21 Point-of-Sale Innovations

From Digital Tip Jars to Biometric Buying Systems

When it comes to point-of-sale innovation, the number of ways that we're seeing new technologies seamlessly integrated is astonishing; from wearables to NFC, shopping has gone digital to the delight of consumers on a worldwide basis. As the shift towards more economical ways of keep track of purchases, point-of-sale innovations are placing simplicity front and center, but also ensuring the experience is as fun as possible.

The rise of eCommerce has lead to a shift in the real life buying habits of shoppers; while they might want something now, they could be more likely to hold off to get it online at a better price. As such, retailers are scrambling to incorporate point-of-sale innovations that are putting consumers back in the mood to buy.

SCORE
6.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 98%
Freshness 8%

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