Retail articles
Dive into the world of retail - from consumer behaviour and shopping habits to articles about the latest retail innovations!
The Retail Technology Glossary
As the retail industry has changed rapidly over the last decades, new words and concepts has emerged. In our glossary you will find several words and terms that might be useful to know in a retail context. Have a look!
Self-scanning – not only for grocery stores?
As self-scanning has grown in popularity, most consumers are not surprised to encounter this type of retail technology when visiting their favourite grocery store. But self-scanning has proved to be useful in other retail settings as well. Learn more about self-scanning in other stores here!
Implement smartphone self-scanning using an API
Self-scanning using the BYOD (bring-your-own-device) approach can raise several concerns among retailers, as to how this additional software can and will interact with the existing systems. . But are these concerns valid, and how can a BYOD solution be implemented?
RFID self-service checkout - How does it work?
There are several ongoing retail trends, with the aim of making the shopping experience more convenient for the end customers. One of these emerging checkout-solutions is the use of RFID tags. But how does this work, and what are the implications of implementing such technology in the store? Learn more here!
How does it work to use the phone as a scanner?
Some years ago, being able to use a phone – even a stationary one – for scanning would have seemed like an impossible and ludicrous idea. Nowadays being able to scan is a set standard for most new phones, but how does it work? Moreover, what could it be used for? Learn more about smartphone scanners here!
The benefits of self-scanning for the retailer
Self-scanning provides benefits both for the retailer and the shoppers, but in different ways. Learn more about the benefits of self-scanning for retailers here!
Self-scanning vs. Self-checkout
Both self-scanning and self-checkout solutions has gained popularity among retailers in the last decade. . While they share similar features, the two concepts are different, both in terms of usage and benefits. Learn more about the differences here!
The benefits of self-scanning for the shopper
By using self-scanning, customers gain greater control over their own shopping experience. Learn more about the shopper benefits of self-scanning here!
Bring your own device – for self scanning
A self-scanning alternative that has recently increased in popularity is the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) solution. Learn more about bring-your-own-device self-scanning here!
Retailer-owned devices for self scanning
Using retailer-owned devices is a popular way to offer self-scanning to the customers. But what are the benefits of using dedicated self-scanning devices, and how does it work in action? Learn more here.