Square debuts free debit card for small businesses

January 31, 2019

Square Inc. has announced the launch of Square Card, a free business debit Mastercard that helps businesses manage their cash flow by eliminating the time…

Marriott rebranding contactless credit card, loyalty strategy

January 31, 2019

Marriott International and Chase Card Services are rebranding their co-branded credit card to a contactless card called the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit…

Bitstop introduces Bitcoin ATM

Andrew Barnard, Co-founder of BITSTOP demos the Bitcoin ATM.

5 technologies primed to transform the grocery shopping experience

Rupal Shah, head of shopper research at research specialists, Simpson Carpenter, explains why the grocery shopping experience is on the brink of big change…

Formetco debuts LED displays 430 feet above ground

January 30, 2019

Formetco, an outdoor advertising manufacturer, has partnered with Georgia's Own Credit Union and DeNyse Companies to deploy two digital building-top signs in…

Taco Bell taps Delphi Display Systems for order confirmation boards

January 30, 2019

Taco Bell has selected Delphi Display Systems as its preferred supplier of order confirmation boards for its locations. The quick serve restaurant also tested…

NRF Big Show Report: Amazon Go competitors offer up alternative cashierless approaches

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The NRF Big Show in New York City debuted a host of cashierless checkout technologies hoping to capitalize on the interest generated by Amazon Go.

Cannabis technology provider partners with AR solutions company on educational kiosks

January 29, 2019

Cannvas MetTech Inc., a cannabis technology company, has teamed with NexTech AR Solutions Corp. to enhance the user experience of its digital cannabis…

JDA, InContext partner on retail management platform

January 29, 2019

JDA Software and InContext Solutions are partnering to bring together their respective technology for a virtual reality-based visualization and category…

Sears' demise hurting lower-tier malls

January 29, 2019

A Moody's report reveals that lower-tier regional malls will be hurt the most due to Sears Holdings Corp. shuttering stores.

How the Amazon effect is disrupting e-commerce logistics

Inbal Axelrod, co-founder and CMO at MyRouteOnline, explains why retailers must gear up and prepare for more shift and change in the market, all while adapting…

Consumers want more accessible reward redemption options, reveals study

January 28, 2019

Today's consumers don't want to wait until they hit the $100 mark in order to get a loyalty reward, and prefer to redeem loyalty points at least once a year…

Kustomer raises $35M for expansion plans

January 28, 2019

Customer management platform, Kustomer, has raised $35 million in funding, led by Battery Ventures, for expanding into the enterprise market.

NEXCOM Partners with Microsoft to Debut Smart Facial Access and Self-Service Solutions

NEXCOM has successfully debuted its smart facial-access and self-service solutions. It combines its own AI analytics engine products with Microsoft Face API…

Social media customer care best when humans and bots are at play

Tara Jones, business consultant, Allant Group, offers up five considerations for a mindfully sound social care strategy to help retailers enhance the customer…

How visual analytics is helping Chick-fil-A serve up more chicken, meet customer needs

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Chick-fil-A is using Tableau’s interactive data visualization technology to make better, faster decisions that will lead to increased revenue and higher…

Stanley Security debuts retail reporting, video surveillance for loss prevention needs

January 25, 2019

Stanley Security is launching Trends, an exception-based reporting and video surveillance for retail organizations aiming to reduce retail shrinkage, boost…

Amazon Scout is latest self-driving delivery approach

January 25, 2019

Amazon is piloting an electric self-driving delivery service, called Scout, that can traverse sidewalks to drop off packages.

Retailers and Big Data: How analyzing data can help meet consumer shopper demands

Brahmajeet Desai, director of marketing, Kyvos Insights Inc., offers insight on why creating exceptional shopping experiences is now expected of stores and how…

Autonomous stores coming fast, but is Amazon Go on first?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In many people's eyes, one of the most disruptive retail developments has been the late 2016 launch of Amazon Go, but some observers have questioned its…