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.

North Myrtle Beach selects Watchfire Signs for digital signage at gateway

August 4, 2020

Watchfire Signs recently deployed a gateway digital signage display at the city gateway for North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company deployed a…

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

by Rich Aberman

Rich Aberman, co-founder and chief product officer, integrated banking at WePay, explains why retailers need to figure out how to process payments faster and…

Under Armour earnings healthy thanks to e-commerce activity

August 3, 2020

Under Armour's second-quarter earnings reveal momentum thanks to e-commerce activity, but the athletic apparel seller projects a revenue dip ahead, ranging…

Walmart trimming corporate jobs as part of omnichannel strategy

August 3, 2020

Walmart is reportedly slicing corporate jobs as part of its quest to merge its online and physical businesses and become a stronger omnichannel retailer.

Consumer spend increases, personal income dips

August 3, 2020

U.S. consumer spending rose in June by 5.6%, for the second consecutive month, but was not as robust as the 8.5% spike in May, according to Commerce Department…

Walmart partners with Impossible Foods to offer customers meatless burger

July 31, 2020

Walmart is selling the Impossible Burger, made by Impossible Foods, in more than 2,000 stores as well as online and through its mobile app.

CVS integrates PayPal, Venmo tech into checkout experience

July 31, 2020

CVS Pharmacy is integrating PayPal and Venmo QR code payment technology into its payment operations to provide customers a touch-free contactless option.

How to: Enabling a self-service retail experience

by Eric Prugh — Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, PactSafe

Eric Prugh, chief product oand co-founder of PactSafe, believes retailers need to embrace self-service and in exploring self-service workflow possibilities…