retail technology

AI and same-day delivery are now the two forcing functions reshaping U.S. ecommerce operations

From Lululemon's AI rollout to DoorDash's Shopify tie-up, enterprise retailers are betting on automation and speed to close the gap with digital-native rivals.

How PayPal Fastlane Helps Retailers Deliver the Magic of Effortless Buying

In today’s digital marketplace, the competition for customer attention doesn’t end when a shopper clicks “Add to Cart.” In fact, that’s often where the real challenge begins. For many retailers, the guest checkout process—once designed as a convenience—has become a conversion killer. Endless form fields and repeated data entry drive shoppers away, leading to…

Self-Service BOPIS and Other Retail Trends

In a recent episode of the Intelligent Logistics Podcast, hosted by Position Imaging, Greg Brantner, Director of Marketing and Matthew Knopf, VP of Partnership, discuss the shift in consumer buying habits, the rise of omni-channel shopping, and the evolving technology trends in retail. Retail Landscape and the Rise of Omni-channel Shopping Online shopping in…

The Global BOPIS Market

Buy Online, Pick Up In Store, or BOPIS, is a retail revolution sweeping across the U.S., underscoring a key trend in consumer habits. With shoppers having spent over $95 billion via BOPIS in 2022, it’s clear this is not just a minor blip on the retail radar. What’s even more striking is that this…

Lead the Retail Evolution: Implement Self-Service Solutions for Enhanced Retail Operations

The retail landscape is witnessing a significant shift towards self-service solutions for pickups, drop-offs, and returns, driven by consumer demand for more convenient and efficient shopping experiences. This trend is underscored by a 30% projected growth rate in the adoption of self-checkout systems and a clear preference from 73% of shoppers who…

Revolutionizing Retail: The iPickup Point System Enhances the Returns Process

The iPickup Point system from Position Imaging is revolutionizing the e-commerce returns process by offering a seamless self-service solution. Customers begin by submitting an online return form and receiving a QR code, which they scan at the iPickup Point kiosk in-store. They then attach an “iClip” to their returned item and place it on…

EY-Shopify Global Alliance with Warren Tomlin

On this episode of the What Just Happened? podcast, host Christine Russo speaks with Warren Tomlin, Managing Partner at EY, on the new alliance his company just made with Shopify. It might seem strange for a company like EY to team with Shopify, but Warren makes a case for it. “It’s not about how it…

What Robots are up to in the Nike House of Innovation in Shanghai

Nike stores are known for their interactivity and innovative sportswear, and now robots are even getting in on the action. This video comes from Stephen Hekman, Vice President of Retail Services at Kingsmen Projects U.S. The two robotic legs simulate the running motion and give prospective buyers a look at the sneakers in their…

MarketScale Live At NRF 2019

This Live Blog was last updated January 15th at 2:30pm. With NRF 2019 in full swing, our own Geoffrey Short is in New York City to bring you all the latest from the show. We will be updating this post throughout the day with all of his interviews, products demos, and insights from the show. You…