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June 26, 2023 | Scan 'N' Thru


Many technologies have been introduced in retail, but for many stores, the checkout counter remains a bottleneck. Long queues, overworked staff, outdated POS systems, and missed upsell opportunities still define the in-store experience in far too…

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July 09, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Not every checkout innovation is worth the cost. And in retail, “frictionless” often comes with a tradeoff that’s usually between practicality and complexity. From kiosks to smart carts to AI-powered stores, cashierless store technologies have become…

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July 07, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Theft in retail stores is more common than most retailers realize. Sometimes, it’s quieter. Slower. Hidden inside a jacket or mislabeled at a kiosk. And it adds up fast. Supermarkets, convenience stores, and high-volume retailers lose billions each…

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June 27, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Contactless shopping was once a workaround during the pandemic. But once customers experienced it, they have not looked back. And why should they? Contact-free shopping in retail is all that a modern consumer wants: speed, convenience, safety, and…

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June 20, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Some retailers treat store layout like it’s set in stone. They design it once, lock it in, and hope it works. But in a world where footfall is unpredictable and customer expectations are constantly shifting, that rigidity doesn’t serve anyone…

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June 05, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


We live in a world where a package can arrive in two hours, where mobile wallets have replaced currency coins and notes, and where attention spans stretch only as far as the next scroll or swipe. In-store shopping, while still very much alive, is now…

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May 23, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


In-store shopping isn’t going anywhere, but how your customers want to shop in-store has changed. That means you have to adapt accordingly. Shoppers expect speed, safety, and full control over how they shop. Not to mention that many want contactless…

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May 15, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Most retailers think that mobile self-checkout solutions are just made for grocery stores. If you are one of them, then we don’t blame you. Because it makes perfect sense. These stores are often associated with high foot traffic, repeat purchases…

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May 06, 2025 | Scan 'N' Thru


Most retailers don’t question the way things have always been done. That’s only until the numbers start slipping. Aisles, checkouts, and staffing models still follow decades-old routines, despite how drastically shopper expectations have evolved. Tha…