COVID-19 driving contactless card use, mobile payments despite security, cost worries

August 7, 2020

Safety and health concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is "significantly," increasing use of mobile payments and contactless credit and debit…

Lenovo teams with Instorescreen on touchscreens

August 7, 2020

Instorescreen, a provider of LED screens, has partnered with Lenovo, a technology hardware provider, to introduce touchscreens that feature an antimicrobial…

Vengo teams with National Entertainment Network, launches digital media platform for in-store advertising

August 7, 2020

Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its digital-out-of-home media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with…

DoorDash launches DashMart stores nationwide

August 7, 2020

Delivery player, DoorDash, is debuting DashMart stores, a convenience mart delivering household and local restaurant fare to customers' doorsteps.

Kroger piloting mobile payments strategy

August 7, 2020

Kroger Co.'s QFC grocery division is launching a contactless payments pilot that lets shoppers complete purchases with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay…

Preparing for the post-pandemic environment will test retailers’ flexibility

by Carl von Sydow

Given public health officials' recommendations regarding social distancing and minimizing contact with individuals outside the household, self-service checkout…

Preparing for the post-pandemic environment will test retailers’ flexibility

by Carl von Sydow

Given public health officials' recommendations regarding social distancing and minimizing contact with individuals outside the household, self-service checkout…

Colorado artists sell wares in refurbished vending machines

August 7, 2020

The artists of the Mancos Creative District in Mancos, Colorado, have refurbished snack vending machines to sell works of art in the machines and have already…

On Track Innovations teams with EVO Payments on unattended retail

August 7, 2020

EVO Payments, Inc., a provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, is teaming up with On Track Innovations Ltd., a provider of cashless…

Lowe’s adding tool rental departments with self-serve kiosks

August 7, 2020

Lowe's will begin rolling out tool rental departments nationwide, creating a one-stop shop for all the tools and equipment Pros and DIY customers need to…

NRF economist: Big questions loom regarding economic recovery

August 6, 2020

While there are some broad indicators that the U.S. economy is beginning to recover, the nation's biggest and top retail organization is issuing a cautionary…

Advertima raises $17M for in-store AI learning

August 6, 2020

Advertima, a computer vision platform provider, has raised $17.58 million in a funding round. It will use the funding to develop its machine learning and AI…

California county installs Census 2020 kiosks at COVID-19 testing sites

August 6, 2020

Santa Clara County, California is installing Census 2020 electronic kiosks at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites to allow people to fill out the census while…

How to Choose the Best POS Terminal for Your Small Business

Clientron PT2610 and PST660 are simple to use, handle transactions smoothly, and keep customers’ information secure.

Retail’s contactless future is here: How your organization can put the right pieces into place

by Clay Walton-House — Managing Director, Integrated Loyalty Solutions, PK

Clay Walton-House, managing director, integrated loyalty solutions at PK, shares how retail brands, that find themselves trying to catch up to trends…

Hair care specialists tap e-commerce/self-service retail synergy

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three years after launching their e-commerce business, this entrepreneurial couple began placing vending machines to make their products available to people in…

Does your brand positioning ring true with your customers right now?

by Mary Ann O'Brien — CEO/Founder, OBI Creative

Mary Ann O'Brien, CEO and founder of OBI Creative, explains why retailers can't be afraid to stand out. When a retailer knows what they are, and what customers…

Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy, seeking new owner

August 4, 2020

The latest retailer to falter from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is Lord & Taylor, one of the oldest U.S. department stores.

Vans teams with The Simpsons on footwear brand

August 4, 2020

Footwear and apparel retailer, Vans, has a new product line out and it's all about The Simpsons, a longtime popular cartoon series.

Great Clips makes a commitment to safety

August 4, 2020

In a move to ensure stylists, staff and customers will be safe and comfortable the salon brand Great Clips is launching the GreatCare Promise.