Stockholm, 24th of November 2025
THE MOST EXPENSIVE PROBLEM IN GROCERY RETAIL
Walk into any grocery store at 17:10 on a weekday.
Someone needs assistance at self-checkout.Someone is searching for help in the dairy aisle.Someone is wandering the store trying to find an employee.And a staff member - doing their best - is running between tasks hoping to be everywhere at once.
A minute pas
Turnpike Whitepaper. Stockholm. 10 November 2025.
Retail is full of friction - the invisible force that steals time, drains energy, and frustrates customers. Turnpike was born to remove that friction and return flow to everyday work.
This is our story, our vision, and our proof that Human Tech is the future.
Chapters;
1) The War on Friction
2) The Information Gap
3) The Frictio
How a powerful partnership transforms the self-checkout experience from efficient to effortless.
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“Our Net Promotor Score is reaching the highest level it has ever been,” says Anne Sorensen, Sales & Service Manager at Magasin.
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A Bold Leap for Retail: ITAB and Turnpike Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine the In-Store Experience
Turnpike, a pioneer in real-time workforce management and smart communication solutions, is joining forces with ITAB — a global leader in creating immersive physical retail environments — to reshape the future of retail. This long-term strategic partnership marks a major step forward in
