Successful retail means proactive efforts, forward-thinking, and staying ahead of the curve. A large part of that is the technology you implement for your store, and one particular family of devices has been making waves in the industry for a few eventful years now: smart shelf technology.
The Advantages of Smart Shelves
Retail smart shelves combine the power of advanced sensors with interconnectivity to revolutionize a store’s approach to product display. On top of the improvements in looks, these devices also offer all kinds of benefits in both efficiency and security. If your store’s display strategy could use some improvements, here are a few reasons to invest in smart shelves.
Enhanced Customer Experience
Smart shelves are a great first step toward elevating the shopping experience with real-time product information and physical convenience. Many smart shelf setups come equipped with pushers, which move products toward the front of the shelf as they’re removed.
Many shelves come with built-in displays that can display pricing information as needed so your customers are never out of the loop. Likewise, many shelves come with integrated RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which allows employees to better keep track of stock levels so products are always out and available for buyers.
Greater Operational Efficiency
With the use of IoT (Internet of Things) and RFID technology, many varieties of smart shelves can streamline inventory management procedures with real-time insights for your employees. By tracking stock levels and automating alerts, your team can save valuable time on manual checks.
There are also some technical smart shelf setups on the market that take things a step further with data analytics, observing and tracking customer purchase behaviors to give retailers a better understanding of product performances.
Anti-Sweeping Security
Smart shelves can offer a revolutionary approach to store security, especially for those locations plagued by instances of ORC. Smart shelf setups equipped with anti-sweeping measures, which either prevent would-be shoplifters from grabbing many items at a time or sound an alarm if sweeping is attempted.
RFID technology also allows for real-time tracking of individual products, creating further obstacles for those who would steal your valuable merchandise.
Discover Superior Retail Security With PPS
Smart shelf technology represents a game-changing innovation in the realm of retail security. For retailers looking to streamline their processes, improve their bottom lines, and cultivate a competitive customer experience, Product Protection Solutions is proud to offer comprehensive solutions.
Our partnership with IMCo Solutions has given us the technology to provide retailers like you with the smart shelf technology they need. Whatever the scale of your operations, PPS has innovative, out-of-the-box solutions for your business.
Discover the future of retail. Contact PPS today.