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How is “Just Walk Out” technology progressing? Discover developments and trends in AI, (artificial intelligence) RFID (radio-frequency identification), computer vision and more that are enabling frictionless checkout at retail stores. We discuss self-checkout, retail shrink, the latest news from Amazon, and more.

This report is part of our RetailTech series, which explores developments, insights and implications related to established and emerging technologies that are shaping the retail landscape.

Data in this research report include:

• US market size for checkout and payment technology, 2017–2027E
• US shrink rates for transactions via self-checkout versus cashier, according to Grabango

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, AiFi, Aldi, Grabango, Sensormatic, Target, Trigo, Uniqlo, Walmart

Other relevant research:

• Retail Shrink and ORC: Is Self-Checkout on the Way Out? US Retailers Scale Back To Fight Theft
• The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping Experience
• Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions
• More research on physical retail
• Read the previous report in the RetailTech series, on connected TV.
• Retail 2024: Top 10 Trends in Retail Technology
• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.