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How to find the perfect combination of self-scanning hardware and software
The amount of self-scanning solutions on the market is steadily increasing – and so is the available hardware! So how can retailers ensure that their retail tech investment is both user-friendly and cost-effective? Let’s dive into the topic here!
Time for an Upgrade? Discover the Benefits of Switching to the New Zebra PS30
When Zebra announced their new PS30 series earlier this year, many retailers were excited to enter the next stage of self-service retail. But which benefits does Zebra PS30 provide compared to its predecessor? Learn more here!
Bridging the gap: Merging the digital and physical shopping experience
Bridging the gap between digital and in-store experiences is essential for retailers aiming to meet the expectations of today’s tech-savvy consumers. Here are some suggestions on how retailers effectively can connect these two worlds!
The next level of self-scanning: Instant payment using NFC
The popularity of self-scanning is steadily increasing, and with that comes more features making the shopping experience even better for the shoppers. One of the latest features is the ability to pay directly through NFC. No external payment tower or checkout area is needed – learn more about the feature here!
RFID checkout vs. self-scanning: The future of self-service technology
Within the realm of self-service technologies, self-checkout using RFID and self-scanning are two of the most popular ones – but which one is the best? Let’s dive into these two types of self-checkout solutions here!
Zebra PS30: Enhancing the self-scanning experience
This January, Zebra Technologies announced their next generation of self-scanning devices: The PS30 Personal Shopper Series.
But what is new with this device, and how does it compare with its predecessor? Moreover, how will the PS30 make shopping better for the end-users? Learn all about the Zebra PS30 here!
Mastering self-scanning: Encouraging continued adoption and satisfaction
Self-scanning has been a game-changer for both shoppers and retailers. The benefits are many, however some retailers are unsure about how to get their customers to use the self-scanning feature continuously. What factors impacts the shoppers’ decision to keep self-scanning? Learn more about it here!
This is why you need high-quality software and hardware when implementing self-scanning
There are many self-scanning alternatives available on the market - both in terms of hardware and software. However, retailers should choose wisely when deciding upon which devices and software to use - in order to maximize the shopping experience. Learn more here!
Are retailer-owned devices still needed?
As our society moves towards using smartphones for everything, some are asking: Are retail-owned devices for self-scanning a thing of the past? Or are there benefits that makes this type of hardware withstand the test of time? Learn more here!
Self-scanning feature: Age verification
Some items may be prohibited to sell to individuals below a certain age, for various reasons. It is thereby important that there are some security features in place – also when using self-scanning. Learn more about the age verification feature connected to self-scanning here!
7 tips for a smooth and easy self-scanning experience
Implementing self-scanning is a great way to enhance your customers’ shopping experience. Nevertheless, there are some factors that can make their experience even better. Discover our insights about how to create a smooth and easy self-scanning check-out here!
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!
Self-scanning – not only for grocery stores?
As self-scanning has grown in popularity during, most consumers are not surprised to encounter this type of retail technology when visiting their favourite grocery store. While it is a good way to improve the weekly (or daily) grocery shopping experience, self-scanning has proved to be useful in other retail settings as well. Learn more about self-scanning in other stores here!
Implement self-scanning using a smartphone 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?
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.