Will Lines at Checkout Counters Disappear?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail
Could this observation from Cherryh Butler actually be happening? “The store of the future will not feature long checkout lines or any lines for that matter, according to retail experts and a recent survey from CompTIA predicting that traditional point-of-sale solutions will soon look archaic.”
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Protecting Your Data from a New Generation of Hackers

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail
As reported by Knowledge@Wharton: “Cybercrime is a rapidly growing threat, and one that businesses and consumers don’t seem to fully appreciate. As more and more business is conducted virtually — on computers and mobile devices — the opportunity for criminals to steal valuable information expands.”
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Groom Stores for the New Manscape

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail
Is it time for retailers to focus more on dads as customers?
According to Supermarket Guru: “Dads get their due on Father’s Day — but it’s time that retailers and CPG [consumer packaged goods] brands focus smartly on the year-round shopping, cooking, and household responsibilities of dads today.”
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