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Rethinking self-checkout amid the risks of shrink
Bo Ebbrecht, VP at HFA Architecture + Engineering, details three tips for retailers to achieve balance in their approach to self-checkout.
How unified commerce can help retailers boost revenue by 16%
Every shopper interaction – from the busiest shopping moments of the year to special occasion gift giving – allows retailers to offer a personalized and rewarding experience.

Klarna launches monthly subscription plan in U.S.

A global payments network and shopping assistant is entering into the U.S. subscription service market.
NRF 2024: Cole Haan links all channels in-store with unified commerce

Lifestyle footwear brand Cole Haan is ensuring availability of merchandise for brick-and-mortar shoppers.
Instacart expands SNAP, health initiatives

Instacart is increasing its efforts to accept federal benefit payments and promote food as medicine.
Amazon Mexico offers buy now, pay later option

Shoppers on the Amazon Mexico e-commerce site can now split their payments into installments.
PayPal pilots AI-based personalization features

PayPal Holdings Inc. is introducing six new artificial intelligence (AI)-based customer engagement solutions.
Build-A-Bear transforms in-store customer engagement

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is focusing on the end-to-end store experience.
Amazon expands cashierless checkout to hospitals — with a new feature

Amazon has adapted its “Just Walk Out” cashierless shopping solution to the hospital sector.
Salesforce: Global online holiday sales reach $1.17T

Online holiday shoppers spent more than $1 trillion during the 2023 season.

Rethinking self-checkout amid the risks of shrink