Megasuper Enhances Shopping Experiences with Toshiba’s Self-Checkout Technology
2024年8月1日 - 10:33PM
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The second-largest retailer in Costa Rica is
one of the first in the country to embrace self-checkout
solutions
Megasuper, Costa Rica's leading retailer, has announced the
installation of the Self Checkout System 7 by Toshiba Global
Commerce Solutions in its stores. This move marks Megasuper as one
of the first retailers in the country to offer consumers enhanced
shopping experiences through innovative self-checkout options.
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Megasuper, a leading retailer in Costa
Rica, announces the installation of Toshiba Global Commerce
Solutions' Self Checkout System 7, becoming one of the first in the
country to offer enhanced shopping experiences through innovative
self-checkout options. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Megasuper needed a trusted solution partner for its
technological advancement journey. Toshiba Global Commerce
Solutions is proud to empower them with agile technology that meets
the needs of today’s consumers and retail environments and can be
adapted and customized to advance with the business changes of
tomorrow,” said Eugene Shvartsman, SVP Americas Sales at Toshiba
Global Commerce Solutions. “Utilizing the Self Checkout System 7
reaffirms Megasuper’s commitment to being a technology leader in
the region.”
Megasuper’s 78 stores place the retailer firmly as the
second-largest retailer in Costa Rica, playing a vital role in
shaping the region's retail landscape. Their recent decision to
implement self-checkout solutions highlights the company’s
dedication to harnessing cutting-edge technology to cater to the
changing preferences of their customers, streamline store
operations, boost sales, and ensure security and fraud prevention.
According to a retail industry report by Incisiv, 97% of retailers
emphasize the importance of innovation in their future growth
strategies. The Self Checkout System 7 enhances the checkout
experience for shoppers and is designed for easy adoption and
operation by store associates.
"Megasuper is a leading retailer in Costa Rica thanks to our
amazing shoppers. We are implementing self-checkout technology to
provide enhanced shopping experiences and better customer service,
which is a top priority for our company. Toshiba’s cutting-edge
technology, trusted consulting guidance, and expert support
services all align with our goals to better connect with our
shoppers and reaffirm Megasuper as a technology-driven retail
leader,” said Jonathan Velasquez, CIO at Megasuper. “Strategic
technology solutions like the Self Checkout System 7 are the future
of retail and will play an important role in delivering an
unparalleled experience to our customers.”
To bring the in-store self-checkout experience to life, Toshiba
teamed with leading regional industry partners Rhiscom and GBM to
provide integration and service support. Rhiscom is a premier
solutions integrator that seamlessly incorporated Megasuper’s
current point-of-sale software into the new Self Checkout System 7
systems. GBM is a leader in technology services. Its highly trained
and committed professionals provide advice, technological solutions
integration, and support services to Megasuper.
About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions:
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retail to thrive and
prosper through a dynamic ecosystem of smarter, more agile
solutions and services that enable retailers to resiliently evolve
with generations of consumers and adapt to market conditions.
Supported by a global organization of devoted employees and
partners, retailers gain more visibility and control over
operations while enjoying the flexibility to build, scale, and
transform retail experiences that anticipate and fulfill consumers’
ever-changing needs. Visit commerce.toshiba.com and engage with us
on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and
YouTube to learn more.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is traded on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange.
About Megasuper:
Megasuper is the premier chain for offers and promotions in the
Costa Rican market. With a network of 78 supermarkets nationwide,
we proudly serve over 1.2 million customers. As the second-largest
market chain in Costa Rica, Megasuper continues to provide
exceptional value and service to our customers.
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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Elizabeth Romero/Amy Gray
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