Five tech trends that could impact the retail market in 2023
Manhattan Associates have identified five key technology trends that will impact the Australian and New Zealand retail markets in 2023.
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New forecourt technology set to change refuelling
Digital interface technology company Adverto are set to launch a pilot trial of their first touch to order software at selected petrol sites. The UniFixed and UniTopper models, which can be fitted internally/externally to new and existing pumps, will allow owners to control what is displayed. Including by allowing them to display paid advertising. Consumers …
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Shoppers embrace delivery drones and facial recognition
A new report has found when it comes to digital and mobile technology in retail, shoppers are seeking a faster, more customised experience – but not at the cost of their personal data. The State of Mobility report, commissioned by mobile technology support company SOTI, surveyed more than 4,000 people on how willing they were …
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Coles new technology a win for SMEs
Coles has given its supply chain management and finance and procurement platforms a digital shake up, embracing new technologies in an effort to improve efficiency. The company has rolled out SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba – which it said will cut costs, streamline processes and deliver greater product availability for customers. The rollout is part …
New app EzySt a win for consumers
A new app developed by former Caltex executives is promising to deliver bowser relief to motorists. The EzySt app, described as a ‘digital marketplace for the petrol-convenience industry’, collates cheaper than advertised petrol prices and retailer specials into the free app, which its creators claim could save users up to 30c per litre. Developed by …
Woolworths roll-out ‘safety-robot’
Woolworths has added a robot to its new Gregory Hills store. The newly opened store, has a robot roaming the aisles which monitors hazards and accounts for a more safe store. The store manager told News.com.au that the robot monitors the store and can alert staff members to any dangers or hazards. “We’ve been working …
PAK’nSAVE personal shopper system
Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, announces the popular New Zealand supermarket chain PAK’nSAVE has successfully deployed Zebra’s PS20 personal shopper handheld computers within its SHOP’n GO system across some of its supermarkets (in the lower North Island) to enhance its …
Will ‘shop-and-go’ technology impact stock loss?
Written by SafetyCulture Retailers are experimenting with checkout-free shopping – and while it boosts convenience for customers, it has yet to be seen what effect it may have on theft levels. It was Amazon who started the ball rolling in January with its “just walk out” shopping experience. The first Amazon Go store at the …
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Hi-tech trends assisting supermarkets
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Woolies trials ‘shop and go’ technology
Woolworths is currently trialing a new system of “shop and go” technology in its Double Bay store. Beginning the trial in early September, customers can scan groceries with their smartphones while they shop and then are able to leave the store without having to go through a ‘traditional’ checkout system. Woolworths has invited a slew of …
New technology to make self-serve theft impossible
A new Australian technology has been developed to bring the end of theft at the self-serve checkout.
Australia’s first autonomous smart store
QuiXmart, Australia’s first autonomous smart start has launched.