People Counting Blog

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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U.S. Shoppers Want More Seamless In-Store, Online Experience

Posted by Paul Fulton on Jun 11, 2015 2:13:10 PM

U.S. shoppers plan to make more purchases from brick-and-mortar locations, but retailers need to improve the in-store experience and be consistent across channels, according to a recent study by Accenture. Nearly 28 percent of the respondents say they plan on increasing their in-store purchasing – up from 21 percent in 2014 – but want stores to offer the same convenience of online shopping.

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See You at NRF 2015 Jan. 11-13

Posted by Paul Fulton on Dec 18, 2014 1:55:00 PM

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Retailers Are Embracing Omnichannel Shopping Experience Strategy

Posted by Paul Fulton on Sep 5, 2014 5:18:00 PM

More than 70 percent of U.S. retail executives say they are adopting omnichannel strategies to link shoppers’ in-store experience with websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms, according to the KPMG 2014 Retail Outlook Survey. 

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UK Increases Brick-and-Mortar Retail Technology Investments in 2014

Posted by Natasha Gingles on May 16, 2014 6:32:00 PM

Two-thirds of the UK’s top retailers predict their businesses will grow this year, and many of them believe retail technology is a key strategy in achieving that growth, according to “The Retail Growth Strategies Survey 2014,” commissioned by law firm TLT.

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Make 2014 Count: Industry Group Forecasts 4.1% Retail Industry Growth

Posted by Natasha Gingles on Feb 17, 2014 9:47:00 PM

The National Retail Federation projects U.S. retail industry sales will increase 4.1 percent in 2014.  That growth – higher than last year’s 3.7 percent – presents a timely opportunity retailers can seize to grow and, more importantly, sustain a wider base of loyal customers.

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Black Friday Draws Large Crowds but Low Sales as Shoppers Head Online

Posted by Natasha Gingles on Dec 5, 2013 2:37:00 PM

The official start to the holiday shopping season drew bleak numbers for retailers pushing the big Black Friday buildup.

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Irisys Retail Technology Helps Alleviate Privacy Concerns of In-store Consumer Tracking

Posted by Natasha Gingles on Oct 24, 2013 6:00:00 PM

Analytics can provide retailers with the ultimate insight into their customers. Monitoring in-store movement can yield specific information about consumer behavior, shopping habits and patterns.

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Grocers Could Soon Face Amazonian-sized Online Competition

Posted by Danielle Martin on Jun 7, 2013 7:16:00 PM

Amazon.com is planning a large-scale launch of online grocery sales, according to a report from Reuters. It brings with it the first serious online competition for traditional grocery chains.

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Irisys Highlights Partners, Thermal Solutions at NRF Retail’s BIG Show 2013

Posted by Brette Bennett on Dec 21, 2012 4:36:00 PM

Irisys will again be supporting our partners at the NRF Annual Convention & EXPO Jan. 14-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. Visit Booth #1953 to see the thermal technology difference – and the value thermal people counting and checkout management solutions deliver to retailers:

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Using Occupancy Data to Re-engage Employees With the Workplace

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