Articles about Retail Technology

Barcodes and RFID tags: Understanding the features and use cases

Choosing between RFID and barcode tech depends on requirements around security, durability, cost and implementation.

Behind the scenes: what it takes to make retail technology work

Retailers can ensure dependable, effective and comprehensive quality by conducting software testing to detect and rectify possible issues, says Leon Lodewyks, CTO at Inspired Testing.

Hybrid retail model spells opportunity for brick-and-mortar stores

As the world struggles back to something like normality, retailers need to look at the role of brick-and-mortar in an increasingly omni-channel world.

Tech helps retailers overcome supply chain challenges

Retailers face headwinds in 2022 on many fronts, with disturbed supply chains and their impact on customers only one such issue.

Heat mapping in retail: know your customer

Heat mapping cameras that show retailers how today’s shoppers move through their store and where they spend the most time can provide the store owner with invaluable data.

Five biggest decisions retail CEOs are facing today

Learn how today’s CEOs are solving their most important challenges and taking advantage of new opportunities in retail.

NCR introduces built-in video banking ATMs

This enables local banks to deliver next-generation self-service banking services, where customers are helped by a live teller right at the ATM.

Retail disruptors take risks on technology: report

Retail disruptors realise that technology is a strategic enabler for business and not just a cost to be managed, says a survey by Retail Systems Research.

Mobile phones revolutionise SA's retail space

A mobile phone is the most pervasive platform for marketing and communication currently available, says Popimedia.

Tech glitz at SA's shopping malls

A number of South African shopping centres and retailers have embraced technology in all its forms.

Hunt for disruptive retail tech ideas

The Attacq Retail Ideas Programme Pitching Platform asks entrepreneurs to think out of the box.

Conventional service models under threat

With the advent of intelligence systems, retail companies have the means to analyse customer data.