People Counting Blog

US Retail Sales up 5 Percent Over Last Year, Continuing Upward Trend

Posted by Allen Haynes on Sep 26, 2018 7:25:04 PM

Sales for US retailers improved dramatically to an originally unexpected 5 percent increase in August continuing to surprise store owners after July’s 4.9 percent increase according to a recent report from the National Retail Federation (NRF).

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The Results of our 2018 NRF Retailer Survey!

Posted by Allen Haynes on Feb 5, 2018 2:17:15 PM

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Vector 4D People Counter - height measurement capability

Posted by Jordan Britchford on Nov 7, 2017 11:34:44 AM

With the general release of the Irisys Vector 4D™ people counter now approaching fast, we will be writing a series of blogs about the technology and development of the most advanced and capable people counter ever created, the Vector 4D™.

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NRF Special Series – Irisys’ Experts Q & A with Retail Business Consultant Lorie Fontaine-Demski

Posted by Allen Haynes on Oct 25, 2017 1:58:15 PM

People counting technology and queue management systems are perfectly positioned to help retailers and grocers capture and take actionable data.

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4 Retail Tips - How You Can Put Data To Work

Posted by Jordan Britchford on Sep 11, 2017 10:51:09 AM

Retail is getting more competitive all the time, and like any situation, you can only make the best decisions if you are fully informed. Irisys gives you the data you need to get the best out of your stores, malls, and other retail locations.

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A store within a store – how stores are becoming more like malls

Posted by Jordan Britchford on Sep 1, 2017 1:01:45 PM

A curious thing is happening to the UK high street – more and more retailers are moving in with one another. One of the more prominent examples is coffee chains such as Costa opening in bookshops, clothing retailers, cinemas, and supermarkets.

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Has America Seen Its Last New Mall?

Posted by Allen Haynes on Jul 13, 2017 10:00:00 AM

Twenty years ago U.S. consumers flocked to malls for most of their shopping needs. Department stores anchored these behemoths of retail industry in a time when mobile phones were only used to make phone calls, and the Internet was primarily a resource for academic research.

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UK Retail Sales Surge, Pound at Its Strongest Level in Eight Months

Posted by Allen Haynes on May 22, 2017 4:31:32 PM

Recent warm weather and a later than normal Easter brought shoppers out onto the high streets in April, creating a surprise surge in retail spending, according to a recent report from the Office for National Statistics.

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Customer Satisfaction: Are Bricks-and-Mortar Retailers Closing Gap on Internet Retailers?

Posted by Lorie Fontaine Demski on May 4, 2017 10:00:00 AM

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) gathers customer satisfaction data for six retail industries – department and discount stores, gas stations, drug stores, specialty retail stores, supermarkets and on-line retail. 

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Vector 4D Shortlisted for 2017 RBTE Innovation Trail and Award

Posted by Allen Haynes on Apr 24, 2017 5:18:10 PM

Vector 4D, the world’s most advanced people counter launched by Irisys earlier this year, was named a finalist by an independent panel of judges for the 2017 RBTE Innovation Trail and Awards – an award program showcasing the newest, most innovative retail technology on the market.

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Using Occupancy Data to Re-engage Employees With the Workplace

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