Unilever Canada debuts rewards app

May 15, 2023

Unilever Canada has launched a loyalty app called Leap Rewards aimed at helping consumers save money on purchases of responsibly made brand products while…

China supermarket chain deploys Telpo self-serve kiosks

May 12, 2023

Telpo, a China-based self-service kiosk manufacturer, has deployed its Telpo K7 kiosk in Aeon supermarkets throughout China, according to a press release.

Texas grocer taps NCR for POS

May 12, 2023

Brookshire Grocery Co., based in Tyler, Texas, has selected NCR for its POS technology, according to a press release.

Lexstores intros automated stores

May 12, 2023

Lexstores, a Netherlands-based automated retail technology provider, has introduced its freestanding unmanned stores managed by a cloud-based IT platform and…

Target, Amazon top consumer destinations after Bed Bath & Beyond closing

May 11, 2023

Those who once loved browsing and buying at Bed Bath & Beyond and the retailer's buybuy Baby locations will likely head to Target and Amazon, according to…

Canadian retailer taps Fluent system for order fulfillment strategy

May 11, 2023

The Aldo Group, a Canadian multinational retailer, is deploying the Order Management System, from Fluent Commerce, in a quest to simply the direct-to-consumer…

Rethinking the retail return

Why the overall retail return process could use an overhaul in 2023.

Tuesday Morning shuttering stores

May 11, 2023

Retailer Tuesday Morning is beginning to close stores after filing for its second bankruptcy in three years.

Milan menswear retailer debuts virtual try-on

May 10, 2023

Larusmiani, a menswear store in Milan, Italy, has partnered with tech firm Zyler to provide virtual try-on to shoppers, in partnership with digital technology…

More plan to celebrate moms day than dads day this year

May 10, 2023

While more consumers (88%) will celebrate Mother's Day this year compared to celebrating Father's Day (79%), a greater number of consumers will buy Father's…

Chatmeter Brings Advanced, Generative AI Features to its Brand Intelligence and Reputation Management Platform

Leader in brand intelligence for multi-location brands adds AI review response and social media post-generating capabilities to empower businesses to connect…

Jenny Craig shutters store locations

May 9, 2023

Weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig has shut down its physical stores after attempts to secure financing proved futile.

4 ways rich product content helps boost retail digital sales

by Randy Mercer — VP, Global Products, 1WorldSync

To meet (and exceed) consumer expectations, brands must maintain product content consistency across all channels.

Fort Worth Airport travel store drives convenience with checkout-free shopping

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Fort Worth Magazine Travel Store improves both customer convenience and staff efficiency powered by Zippin's AI-enabled checkout-free technology.

1-800-Flowers launches 'MomVerse' for Mother’s Day sentiment

May 9, 2023

Consumers needing help finding just the right words for Mother's Day now have MomVerse, a consumer experience powered by ChatGPT offered at 1-800-Flowers.com.

Walmart Commerce Technologies teams with Infosys on omnichannel solutions

May 8, 2023

Walmart Commerce Technologies is collaborating with Infosys to provide scalable omnichannel solutions to retailers that promise to simplify customer and…

University tech supply store adds vending machine

May 8, 2023

12th Man Technology, a technology supply store on the Texas A&M University campus, has placed a vending machine in the school's Zachry building to offer…

Consumers craving personalization

May 8, 2023

Nearly half of consumers, over 40%, are hungry for personalization in the customer experience and are willing to provide more data in order to get it.

5 ways to optimize online experiences to reach a new generation of shoppers

As consumers face continued economic uncertainty, punishing inflation, and other disruptive factors, many are changing their buying behaviors again.

Arts, crafts vending machines expand in Washington town

May 5, 2023

Vending machines offering arts and craft items have popped up around Bellingham, Washington in the past year, according to a Cascade Daily report.