Walmart shuttering stores on Thanksgiving

July 22, 2020

It might just signal the end of what consumers view as the kick-off to Black Friday, and it might just be for one year, but Walmart won't be open Thanksgiving…

Watch out, Amazon. Walmart is back in the game, thanks to Shopify

by Timothy Breslin

Tim Breslin, CTO of O3 World, shares his insight on the Walmart/Shopify partnership and how it will help Walmart stay competitive with Amazon.

American Airlines to introduce touchless check-in kiosks

July 22, 2020

American Airlines plans to introduce a touchless check-in experience, according to a press release. Customers will be able to proceed to the gate…

Rethinking retail in the wake of Covid-19

by Sachin Dev Duggal — Founder, CEO, Builder.ai

Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and CEO of Builder.ai, shares his insight on the 'new' world of retail and offers up avenues retailers can take to get closer to…

Burroughs introduces TransacTec device as a service technology

July 21, 2020

Burroughs Inc., a service and integration provider for payment and transaction technology ecosystems, has launched its TransacTec Device as a Service, a…

7-Eleven launches order ahead, expands delivery

July 21, 2020

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has expanded its mobile ordering capability to allow customers to order ahead.

QR codes get a new life as COVID-19 recovery spurs contactless payments

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rapid demand for safe, contactless merchant payments has led to renewed interest in QR codes, a payment technology that historically dominated Asian…

Research: Coronavirus concerns spurring consumer behavior, buying decisions

July 21, 2020

The key focus for grocery consumers is a safe in-store experience given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and shoppers are most concerned about shopping in…

Amazon Prime Day may happen in October

July 21, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Amazon to once again reschedule its annual Prime Day shopping event.

Retailers struggling with inventory stock, profitability challenges

July 20, 2020

The average order value from U.S. online purchases has dropped to its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic hit at the end of March and it's having a big…

COVID-19 is driving online, mobile payment adoption

July 20, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is driving big adoption of mobile and online payments by consumers, according to a DaVinci Payments national study of consumer…

Macy's execs get hefty bonuses

July 20, 2020

Macy's has handed out $9 million in executive and leadership bonuses, including $3.7 million in stock to its CEO, at the same time it's downsizing its…

New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

Retailers Prepare for the New Normal

As consumers seek to minimize person-to-person contact, they’re choosing new ways to shop.

Why retailers should focus on selling, let experts do the securing

by Christos Kalantzis

Christos Kalantzis, senior vice president of technology at SecurityScorecard, explains why retailers striving to protect customer digital safety and brand…

Instagram Shop launches as Facebook Pay plans rollout

July 17, 2020

Instagram Shop launched Thursday in the U.S., providing members of the social media platform a new destination to shop from a favorite brand name.

Bill seeks to modify PPP loan forgiveness

July 17, 2020

A bill known as the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act has been introduced to the Senate to modify loan forgiveness under the Paycheck…

Target, Walgreens, CVS launch mask requirements

July 17, 2020

CVS, Target and Walgreens are now on the list of retailers requiring consumers to wear facial masks while shopping and the rule impacts all stores nationwide.

How self-service helps a healing products retailer weather COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the company was initially interested in self-service technology to improve customer convenience, the COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated how important…

Payments in retail: The importance of creating integrated solutions amid COVID-19

Rich Aberman, co-founder and chief product officer, Integrated Banking at WePay, maps out the many innovative payment options and systems retailers can tap and…