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Technology trends 2023: task technology

We outline the five leading technologies shaping retail in the year ahead and highlight those that should be on your radar.

Cashierless stores in the UK

In this report, we review the cashierless stores in London, and give our view about what the industry should expect to see next.

Transforming retail with digital signage

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Kroger is partnering with Cooler Screens to bring its smart screens into 500 stores across the US. This follows a successful three-year pilot that aimed to improve in-store consumer experiences with dynamic, interactive media, and digital merchandising.

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Coinciding with the launch of four new Alexa-enabled devices, Amazon announced that there has been well over half a billion Alexa-enabled devices sold around the world, and customers are using Alexa more than ever. Engagement with Alexa increased more than 35% in 2022. Putting Amazon in your vehicle Amazon also announced that Echo Auto, which brings the convenience of Alexa to your vehicle,...
During 9 th -11 th May, Shoptalk 2023 took place in Barcelona. The event was a highly anticipated retail and e-commerce conference that brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators from various sectors to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the retail industry. Over the three days, there were a wide range of subjects discussed within the retail and e-comme...
Auchan’s corporate headquarters in Lille, France now features a cashierless store. Operating within Auchan’s innovation complex, this new store is named Auchan Go le Lab. The first tap-and-go store Auchan Go le Lab is the first store to enable a contactless tap-and-go experience where shoppers can tap their credit or debit card at the entrance gate. Previously, shoppers in Trigo-powered s...
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