Target Tests Smartphone Tech to Unlock Secured Items, Following Walmart's Lead

Target tests smartphone tech to unlock secured items, following Walmart's lead

Target is testing a new smartphone-based system to combat theft, but the technology's rollout to shoppers isn't immediate.

Beloved discount chain 'better than Walmart' to open 8 new stores

A BELOVED discount chain has confirmed it is opening eight new locations this summer as part of a mass expansion. Target announced the upcoming stores alongside plans to open more than 300 locations over the next decade. GettyThe retail chain eyeing a major expansion has been called ‘better than Walmart’ by some shoppers (stock)[/caption] GettyTarget will be opening eight new locations this summer with the majority coming in August (stock)[/capt…

Target testing digital shelf-unlocking tech for shoppers

(NewsNation) — Target is testing new technology to allow shoppers to lock and unlock store shelves using their smartphones, an anti-theft solution that has been explored by competitors like Walmart. The tech move was announced during an internal staff call Thursday by Chief Stores Officer Adrienne Costanzo, according to Bloomberg News. The technology would enable shoppers to the ability to quickly access items without the assistance of a store e…

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Target Embraces Mobile Technology to Transform In-Store Security and Shopping Experience

The Mobile Revolution Hits Retail Security Target Corporation has plans to deploy smartphone-controlled locking mechanisms for store shelves. This strategic move represents a significant shift in how retailers approach both loss prevention and customer service optimization. Streamlining Operations Through Digital Solutions The new system promises to address a persistent challenge in retail operations: the inefficiency of manually unlocking secur…

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