Retail Video Analytics News And Information
FEATURED VIDEO ANALYTICS CONTENT
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Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers
"Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.
U.S. consumer spending is declining, with a shift from goods to experiences like travel and dining out, potentially impacting the retail sector and signaling an uncertain economic future.
As a response to global sustainability commitments and the pressing need to combat climate change, apg is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint through a number of green initiatives.
The debate over the future of cash centers on technology advancements, but neglects the social and economic implications of excluding those without digital access.
Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.
ARTICLES FROM INNOVATIVE RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES
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5 Game-Changing Technologies Leaders Will Rapidly Adopt
To succeed over the next decade, retail and consumer goods leaders will need to have a laser focus on which technologies increase the value add for consumers, weighing those benefits against their costs. Doing so will help retailers thrive in the new age of retailing by competing on what matters most — customer engagement and wallet share.
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The Case For A Voice Strategy3/1/2018
I’m willing to bet decent money that you’ve come across articles to the effect of “Top X Technologies and Trends in 2018,” and that voice technology has ranked high on those lists. Some articles on voice and its impact on the retail industry deliver a terrifying and threatening sense of urgency, especially for CPGs. While retailers (and CPGs) need to have their finger on the pulse of voice technology, let’s take a big, collective deep breath. There’s only one way to compete in voice shopping, and that’s to develop a solid strategy.
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Paving The Way For Retail In Washington3/1/2018
Retailers’ challenges remain, but continued emphasis on public policy and regulatory reform efforts will help retailers face economic and political threats.
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What You Need To Know About The General Data Protection Regulation3/1/2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union’s new regulation on data and cybersecurity that will become law in the EU on May 25, 2018. It’s designed to legally strengthen data protection for everyone living in the European Union and create a single data protection regime for businesses and consumers to rely on.
FEATURED VIDEO ANALYTICS PRODUCTS
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Arlo Cash Drawer
The Arlo cash drawer delivers uncompromising performance and quality, providing a low cost of ownership for light cash use environments. Purpose-built for the entry-level market, the Arlo cash drawer is easy to use enabling efficiency throughout the checkout process.
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Minota Cash Drawer
Designed with a clean, stylish molding and steel construction that is both secure and light weight, the Minota Cash Drawer is a reliable, low cost robust cash drawer.
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Retail POS Guardiant Countertop Shield
The retail Guardiant™ is ideal for grocery, convenience and retail settings and is built to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly spread by coughing or sneezing. Create a protective shield in any place of commerce that requires direct interaction between employees and customers in close proximity such as POS checkouts.
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Merchant SecureAssist
PCI compliance, simplified. Merchant SecureAssist™ makes it easier to achieve and maintain PCI compliance. We guide you through the compliance process, step-by-step, and provide monitoring and reporting to help protect your business from a breach.
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PR2/PR3 Durable Mobile Receipt Printers
PR2/PR3 durable mobile receipt printers are ideal for invoice printing and secure payment capture capabilities within the direct store delivery, field service, mobile point of sale and electronic citation markets.
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CV41 Fixed Vehicle Mount Computer Maximize every minute with the CV41--the world's first vehicle mount computer with integrated Vocollect Voice support.
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CV61 Fixed Vehicle Mount Computer When making an IT investment, two considerations are vital in determining the best-fit device: how will it integrate with the infrastructure in place today, and how will it grow with evolving business needs in the future?
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SG20 General Duty Imager The checkout process is all about speed and efficiency. The SG20HP features the industry’s fastest bar code reading technology, providing more than 50 times the motion tolerance of typical scanners.
VIDEO ANALYTICS NEWS
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NuORDER By Lightspeed Extends Partnership With Nordstrom As Retailer Invests In Data-Driven Wholesale Strategies10/29/2025
NuORDER by Lightspeed, a leading global commerce platform that enables retailers and brands to connect, collaborate, and make smarter buying decisions, today announced Nordstrom is strengthening its partnership with NuORDER by Lightspeed.
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Epson Thermal Receipt Printers Bring Streamlined Buying Experience To OnQ Retail Displays10/29/2025
As customers look for streamlined buying experiences and retailers strive to engage them more effectively, Epson today announced OnQ is successfully integrating its point-of-sale (POS) thermal receipt printers into its Converge Take-a-Ticket retail display platform.
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Lightspeed Commerce Unveils Q2 Product Innovations, Including AI Showroom, Designed To Empower Independent Businesses Globally10/28/2025
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) ("Lightspeed" or the "Company"), the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, today announced a broad suite of Q2 product innovations designed to help merchants adapt faster, sell smarter, and delight customers in a competitive marketplace.
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Lula Commerce Raises $8M Series A To Power The Next Generation Of Digital Retail10/28/2025
Lula Commerce, the leading provider of AI-powered digital commerce technology for convenience retailers, today announced it has raised an $8 million Series A round led by SEMCAP AI, with participation from Rich Products Ventures, GO PA Fund, NZVC, UP.Partners, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures, and Outlander VC.
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Equativ Launches Shoppable Ads To Bring Brands Closer To The Point Of Purchase10/28/2025
Equativ, the leading independent media platform, today announced the global launch of Equativ Shoppable Ads to all retailers, advertisers and media agencies as a unique ad format designed to bridge the gap between inspiration and transaction.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Partners With Shopify To Reimagine Digital Beauty Commerce And Elevate Consumer Experiences10/28/2025
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Shopify Inc., a leading global commerce platform, to modernize its digital technology infrastructure and deliver best-in-class omnichannel consumer experiences.
VIDEO ANALYTICS MULTIMEDIA
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Introducing, The Architect™, An All-In-One Point Of Sale Cable Management Solution
For more than forty years…people like you have trusted apg® for high-quality, best-in-class, cash management solutions at the point of sale. AND again, we’re at the point of something good. Introducing The Architect™ by apg®… An all-in-one point-of-sale cable management solution—giving you the clean and professional counter you’ve dreamed of.
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RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 65: No-Nonsense Customer Service For VARs And ISVs
In Episode 65 of “The Trusted Advisor,” the RSPA’s Jim Roddy talks with Randy Gunter, one of the principals at VAR Spark Solutions Group, and Jeff Sanders, the President of VAR Southwest Point of Sale, about customer service best practices for retail technology solution providers. Among the topics discussed are reactive and proactive customer communication strategies, the importance of an annual customer survey, how to win over an upset customer, and the biggest customer service mistake many resellers make.
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RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 68: Rebranding Lessons For The Retail IT Channel
In Episode 68 of “The Trusted Advisor,” the RSPA’s Jim Roddy sits down with Paul Griffiths and Stephen Bergeron of apg (formerly APG Cash Drawer) to discuss rebranding lessons for VARs, ISVs, and vendors in the retail technology channel. They discuss rebranding principles and processes, how to best engage employees and customers during this journey, and why resellers with “cash register” in their company name are likely candidates for a rebrand of their own.
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RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 69: The Changing Retail IT Channel
In Episode 69 of “The Trusted Advisor,” the RSPA’s Jim Roddy sits down with Mike Monocello, the co-founder of DevPro Journal and XaaS Journal, about his perspective on the ever-changing retail technology channel – both the past 15 years and what’s ahead. Monocello and Roddy also break down an RSPA-exclusive chart analyzing current and emerging business models in the retail IT channel including VARs, ISVs, ISOs, PayFacs, and DISDs (Direct Independent Software Developers).
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RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 70: How To Leverage The Unconventional To Recruit Talent
In Episode 70 of “The Trusted Advisor,” the RSPA’s Jim Roddy talks with Tracey Lande, Vice President of Strategy and Growth/Business Development Lead at VAULT, about her unconventional – and highly successful – employee recruiting strategies. Lande shares how her personal journey back to the retail IT channel is influencing her hiring plans at VAULT, the importance of personalizing open positions and creating outcome-based job descriptions, and how to leverage your network and social media to build a strong team fast.
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RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 56: Opportunities And Challenges For Women In Today's Retail IT Channel
Episode 56 of “The Trusted Advisor” features 2021 RSPA W2W Leaders of the Year Nell Alverson, the Director of Channel Marketing at ScanSource, and Breanna Brown, Global Marketing Manager for APG. Alverson, Brown, and the RSPA’s Jim Roddy discuss opportunities and challenges for women in today’s channel, actions both men and women can take to avoid bias and promote inclusion, and changes the retail IT industry should embrace to accelerate progress.
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COVID-19 Communication Guidelines – Addressing Employee and Customer Questions
This 55-minute session features RSPA Legal Counsel Bob Goldberg and RSPA Board Chair/North Country Business Products HR Director Chelsey Paulson sharing communication best practices.
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Commerce Of Caring: Season 01, Episode 01: Liberia
From heartbreak to hope: The remarkable journey forward of a community in crisis and the volunteers who are helping to pave the way.
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Interactive Retailer STORY Gains Insights Into Customer Behavior With Video Analytics
STORY is a 2000 square foot retail store in New York with a unique approach to floor plans and store design. Every four to eight weeks the entire showroom is torn down and rebuilt with a completely different theme to tell a different ‘story’. STORY wanted to better understand how to optimize their ever-changing floor plans based on its customer’s behavior and began looking for a video analytics solution. Check out this full video case study now to discover STORY’s chosen solution and results!
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LBMA Weekly Podcast Episode #160
Welcome to episode #160. On the show: We are LIVE from MoDevEast in Washington DC. University of California Berkeley tests image-based indoor location; Qualcomm’s Gimbal sensors hit the street; Westjet surprises and delights the world; Mojiva partners with Retailigence; Tetley tests holographic help; Argo Tea uses Twitter for barista tips; Pitney Bowes partners with Twitter. Our Mobile Minute with Chuck Martin looks at what we do with our phones while in the store.