U.S. retailers are increasingly focused on enhancing in-store productivity, with technology playing a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency.
The U.S. grocery industry is a cornerstone of the nation's economy, employing three million people with revenues of $829.9 billion (IBIS World) and contributes significantly to GDP. Yet, the sector is at a crossroads.
This report examines the challenges U.S. supermarkets face and explores how ESLs and other data-driven innovations address these issues, supported throughout with original research.
What you will learn in this report:
- Understanding the productivity puzzle, such as labor costs, regulatory compliance, inflationary pressures and personal preferences.
- Consumer expectations - While consumers continue to prioritize low prices, their service expectations have evolved, encompassing both personal and impersonal dimensions.
- Consumer preferences for product information and sustainability - This highlights the importance of digital solutions like ESLs, which can display dynamic and comprehensive product information, including sourcing, ingredients, and sustainability.
- Direct insight into ESLs from U.S. Retailers
- The financial case for ESLs - Investing in ESLs delivers measurable ROI