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A look into 2024: What can we expect for self-scanning?
2023 has been an eventful year for the world – also for retailers. New solutions have emerged, and more retailers are seeing the benefits of investing in smart retail technology. But what will happen in 2024? Let’s take a look at some of the expected outcomes here!
How to manage large retail projects
Advanced projects requires skilled Project Managers! As retail technology has become more advanced - while increasing in popularity - modern implementation projects usually means that various stakeholders are involved simultaneously. This adds complexity, and the need for structure is more prevalent than ever.
But what are the common mistakes, and how can they be evaded? Learn from Fredrik, one of our skilled Project Managers!
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!
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 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!
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!
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!