RETAIL ENVIRONMENT
What does the future hold for retail?
The high street was already going through a period of unprecedented change prior to the Coronavirus pandemic, with stores looking for ways to counter their online competitors and improve their in-store experience. And while the current situation has put retailers under even more immense pressure, many are using it as an opportunity to supercharge their digital transformation and ensure they’re ready to succeed in the future.
At Checkpoint Systems, our range of intelligent hardware and software solutions are designed to help stores sell more merchandise and minimise losses, and we work with our partners to solve the most pressing issues faced by the retail industry. We have developed our newest solution, SmartOccupancy, to ensure that retailers are superbly placed for the future, by ensuring in-store occupancy levels are optimised to meet impending regulations.
Ensuring occupancy levels are upheld
Our innovative SmartOccupancy solution helps retail associates or security guards accurately view and limit the number of shoppers in a store, in real-time.
SmartOccupancy counts the number of people entering and exiting a store, and sends an alert to staff when the store is close to its maximum capacity. Managers can set and change threshold levels and create different zones with distinct entry/exits, such as concession areas or toilets. This way, it gives a clear view of multiple areas, alongside the overall store capacity.
Employees and managers can access the information online or via an in-store tablet and react in real-time to live occupancy numbers. Visual colour indicators enable staff to instantly recognise when a breach in the occupancy threshold is about to occur, and an additional alert is sent to store staff so they can respond appropriately.
SmartOccupancy uses the most accurate overhead people counting sensor in the Checkpoint range - Visiplus 3D, which connects to Checkpoint’s cloud-based software portal HALO. This enables retailers to access reports on occupancy levels in stores across an estate and monitor store compliance.
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As businesses around the world respond to the growing need to protect staff and consumers, technology that provides managers with actionable insights will enable brands to position themselves as highly responsible and give their customers peace of mind. For more information on how we could support your stores contact ukinfo@checkpt.com
