By Mark Crysell, Ergonomic Solutions.
In the wake of Covid-19, retail is among the sectors that have been particularly adversely affected. Other outlets such as food and pharmaceutical, the doors of most brick and mortar stores have been mandatorily closed until the coronavirus is deemed no longer to be such a major threat to public health.
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The new normal at the point of sale
Apr 15, 2020
Italian fashion industry begins road to recovery with 18% increase in consumer purchases
Apr 15, 2020
The last three months have seen a dramatic drop in purchases from Italian fashion retailers online, but the country’s fashion brands seem to be over the worst. That’s according to new data from ccinsight.org, the daily Covid-19 Commerce tracker from data technology firm Emarsys.
Omron vision sensor enhances retail signage
Apr 15, 2020
Omron Electronic Components has announced that its Human Vision Sensor forms the heart of a new digital signage accessory aimed at retailers, providing the gender and age of viewers. The Nexmosphere X-Eye Gender sensor captures just these specific data points for those standing in front of interactive displays and digital signage, allowing content to be tuned appropriately whilst complying fully with GDPR regulations.
Lucidworks scales up European business for 2020 with an AI powered digital commerce focus
Apr 15, 2020
AI-powered search company Lucidworks enters its fiscal year with several new appointments in Europe. Nick Jones joins as Vice President, Professional Services, Europe, and was previously Managing Director, EMEA, at Cirrus10, prior to the firm’s acquisition by Lucidworks.
Kooomo waives costs to support retailers online during Coronavirus crisis
Apr 15, 2020
Cloud-based eCommerce platform Kooomo has waived setup fees to aid retailers to sell online. Through this initiative, Kooomo aims to help retailers who have faced some of the most difficult trading times in history. This support will enable any retailer medium or large to get their products online without incurring any costs.
With fast-food visits down globally by 50%, why does maintaining employee relations matter, asks GlobalData
Apr 15, 2020
Frontline workers of essential foodservice operators in the US have received minimal ‘reward schemes’ for attending work amid the COVID-19 outbreak. These companies should be wary of what effects misjudgments like these could mean, says GlobalData.
