Retail Technology
44% of UK shoppers want best-before date discounts to help cut grocery bills
65% said supermarkets removing best-before dates will help reduce food waste 84% think retailers should still offer markdowns on fresh food that is past its best 44% of price-sensitive consumers wanted retailers to reinstate...
A quarter of shoppers will now only shop with retailers offering loyalty member pricing, according the Retail Technology Show research
21 FEBRUARY 2024 — London, UK — With supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, M&S and Coop following Tesco’s lead, launching discounted prices exclusively for loyalty scheme members, the popularity of these programmes has risen among price-conscious...
Technology doubles down on food waste
The days of the paper label in retail are numbered as new uses are found that serve both retailers and their customers, says Pricer’s Country Manager, Peter Ward. Adoption of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) in...
Upmarket Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale, rolls out Pricer’s in-store automation solution to its London stores
19 February 2024 – Leading high-end Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V), has selected Pricer, the leading solution for digitally connected stores and the world’s most trusted electronic shelf label (ESL) vendor, as its provider of in-store...
Despite fast-paced AI adoption, 73% of UK shoppers say human roles will always be needed in retail, research by Retail Technology Show reveals
74% believe no matter how good AI becomes at improving customer experience (CX), there will always be a role for human interaction in retail A quarter (25%) of UK shoppers agree AI is already...
Unveiling a Stellar Lineup for #NRF2024: Decoding Gen Z through Digital Strategies
By James Frear In a much-anticipated session set to kick off this Monday at NRF 2024, industry leaders from global giants McDonald’s, H&M, and Spotify will converge to unravel the intricacies of digital strategies...
Revolutionising Retail: Amazon’s Successful Integration of RFID with Just Walk Out Technology
By James Frear In the ever-evolving landscape of retail technology, Amazon continues to lead the way with its innovative approach to enhancing the shopping experience. One such groundbreaking advancement is the seamless integration of...
What is Customer Centricity in the Digital Age?
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of customer centricity has become more than just a buzzword – it’s a strategic imperative for success. Traditionally, businesses focused on placing their products and services...
Supermarkets checkout stations of the future
The future of checkout technology in grocery stores is likely to see continued advancements, aiming to enhance efficiency, speed, and customer experience. Here are some potential trends and technologies that may play a role:...
While Boxing Day delivered a +39.2% week-on-week boost to store footfall, shopper traffic dipped marginally year-on-year
Total retail saw +39.2% improvement on Boxing Day (26 Dec 2023) footfall as bargain-hungry shoppers headed in-store Cost-of-living pressures increase consumer appetite for discounting days, such as Boxing Day and Black Friday However, visitors...