The journey of Shelf Scout

The journey of Shelf Scout

At the beginning of 2020, a pandemic was on its way, and no one was quite sure how to handle it or what effects it was going to have.  Specifically, for our company, the majority of our customers are in the consumer packaged goods business, and we were starting to see...
Catching the eye: brand blocking and assortment

Catching the eye: brand blocking and assortment

Humans evolved with two forward-facing eyes. What does this evolutionary detail have to do with retail merchandising? Just about everything. When consumers are considering products on store shelves, they typically face forward and focus on one spot directly in front...
Cashierless stores: the future or a fad?

Cashierless stores: the future or a fad?

Cashierless Stores: The Future or a Fad? Retail technology is rapidly advancing to increase productivity and save retailers money. A major change in recent years is the reduction of cashiers by using both self and automated checkout, but retail experts are wondering...
Video surveillance: machines learn shopper habits

Video surveillance: machines learn shopper habits

Video Surveillance: Machines Learn Shopper Habits Video cameras are nothing new to retail stores. They catch shoplifters in the act, provide evidence for in-store crimes, and monitor employees closely; but what does the advancement of this video technology mean for...
Internet of Things

Internet of Things

“70% of retail decision makers globally are ready to adopt IoT to improve customer experiences. #IoT #retail #CX” – @Forbes on Twitter The phrase “Internet of Things” (IoT) is currently echoing around the workplace, becoming an increasingly popular vertical for...