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A brief history of self-scanning
The handheld self-scanners have come a long way. Nowadays, the use of touch-sceen technology and seamless wifi-connection has opened for a range of possibilities – but how did it start? Learn about the self-scanning history 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 retailer-owned devices, and how does it work in action? Learn more here.