The Power of VEN-U Sensors

Restaurants, Warehouses, Tech Firms and other businesses can benefit from a 24/7 remote monitoring solution.

How email can help retailers stay customer focused

Will Devlin, senior director of marketing for MessageGears, offers up three ways retail marketing leaders can tap email to drive growth.

Self-serve pharmacy kiosks arrive in Arizona cities

July 26, 2018

MedCenter self-serve pharmacy kiosks have been deployed in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, under a pilot program, according to a press release. Six of the kiosks…

Consumers still wary about security with mobile banking, payments

July 26, 2018

Nearly 6 in 10 consumers pay bills on line, but half of this group have concerns about the security of doing so, according to Expectations & Experiences…

Walmart mulling streaming service, claims report

July 26, 2018

Walmart may be looking to get into the streaming service realm and mulling a subscription program of $8 a month.

LinkNYC kiosks improving quality of life in the Big Apple

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Link shared its feedback on how its digital signage kiosks aren't just providing services, they are also boosting quality of life for residents.

Wirecard debuts wearable payment options to Europe via Mastercard deal

July 25, 2018

Wirecard and Mastercard are expanding an existing strategic cooperation with the aim of making digital, contactless payments via wearables accessible to more…

Despite challenges kiosks, digital signage well worth the effort

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Global food service operator, Sodexo, and travel plaza operator, Love's, told an audience at the recent Dallas ICX Summit that even though there are…

How edge technology is transforming retail

Nick East, CEO, Zynstra, explains why there is more at play with the in-store experience than just optimizing efficiencies. Innovation, he writes, is playing a…

Touch Dynamic adds widescreen "All-in-One" display to product line

July 25, 2018

Touch Dynamic has launched the Surge 22-inch All-in-One capacitive touchscreen, widescreen LCD supporting portrait and landscape orientations.

UPS mulling hefty package delivery service option

July 25, 2018

The United Parcel Service is reportedly in talks with a trucking outfit regarding an at-home delivery option for big, bulky products.

Why retailers must be an authentic, trustworthy organization

by Chip Bell — Customer Loyalty Consultant/Author, Chip Bell Group

Blogger Chip Bell offers up insight on why a retailer must become a trusted organization that treats customers like valued neighbors and finds ways to do…

British supermarket goes quiet to boost CX for autistic patrons

July 24, 2018

Supermarket Morrisons, in the United Kingdom, is lowering the lights and piping in music for one hour on Saturdays to provide a quiet hour of shopping for…

Target prepping faster delivery for New York customers

July 24, 2018

New York-based Target consumers will soon have faster delivery options as the retailer is expected to offer same-day delivery on thousands of items by the end…

Walmart teams up with Microsoft to drive digital innovation

July 24, 2018

Walmart and Microsoft are teaming up in a five-year partnership to drive digital transformation across Walmart, boost shopping speed and empower Walmart retail…

Standard Cognition raises $11.2M to develop autonomous checkout

July 23, 2018

Standard Cognition, developer of an autonomous checkout system for retailers, has raised an additional $5.5 million in seed funding from CRV, bringing the…

Study: UK adults want innovative, digital payment experiences from banks

July 23, 2018

Online security and fraud prevention are top of mind with U.K. adults when it comes to bank services with 60 percent of them wanting 'peace of mind' when using…

Operating in a customer-driven economy

Andy Tow, managing director of Retail Marketing Group, explains why in-store retailers should be encouraging customers to 'play and stay' rather than 'grab and…

How hourly workers are changing the retail customer experience

Derek Jones, vice president, business development at Deputy, offers up ways retailers can work toward cultivating loyal workers to best serve customers.

Value retailer to call Fifth Avenue home

July 20, 2018

Five Below, a discount retailer with 600 stores nationwide, will open a flagship location on Fifth Avenue in New York City.