Augmented reality apps: 5 keys to spur customer retention, enhanced experience

Blair Newman, chief technology officer at Bell One, explains that while augmented reality apps offer endless possibilities to engage customers not all apps are…

Will fashion trucks be the next retail trend?

Taking their cue from their food truck brethren, fashion trucks are mobile boutiques that have the option to travel from one location to another, opening their…

Back-to-school shopping will see an increase this year, reveals survey

July 31, 2018

Consumer confident, the federal tax reform and technology are cited as the reasons consumers are likely to spend more this year on back-to-school shopping.

Amazon expands Whole Foods Market delivery in Florida, New York

July 31, 2018

Amazon Prime members now have access to Whole Food Market delivery service in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and parts of New York City and Long Island, according to a…

Guess? delivers Alipay mobile payments to retail stores

July 30, 2018

Guess? Inc., a global lifestyle brand and retailer, is partnering with Alipay to enable Chinese travelers visiting the U.S. to pay with the Alipay app when…

Mvix debuts digital signage network at Western Michigan University

July 30, 2018

Western Michigan University, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, selected Mvix to deploy a digital signage network at the school. The network consists of 30 displays…

3 best practices for a retail customer experience assessment

Kyle Kennedy, chief operating officer at COPC, explains why conducting a customer experience assessment should be an integral part of the retail operation.

Knowing is half the battle: Common mistakes in tech implementations

Kimberly Berneck, senior vice president, delivery management, BTM Global, explains why knowing about common missteps before implementing new customer…

Georgia county deploys water, sewer bill payment kiosk

July 27, 2018

North Fulton, Georgia, residents can now pay county water and sewer bills at a payment kiosk and walk-up window at the Fulton County Customer Service Center at…

North Dakota launches self-serve vehicle registration renewal kiosk

July 27, 2018

Drivers in Williston, North Dakota can renew vehicle registrations and license plate tabs at a self-serve kiosk installed by the North Dakota Department of…

Ivanka Trump to shutter fashion brand citing work commitments

July 27, 2018

Just one year after leaving her Ivanka Trump fashion house its namesake, the daughter of President Donald Trump, is closing down shop citing her work in…

Thailand bank partners with TNS, INET on POS services

July 27, 2018

Thanachart Bank in Thailand is partnering with Transaction Network Services and INET on point-of-sale services for its merchants and their 30,000 terminals.

IntuiLab now Intuiface, boasting new logo, product

July 27, 2018

As part of a comprehensive rebranding strategy IntuiLab is now Intuiface, has updated its corporate logo, released Intuiface v. 6.3, boosted sales and support…

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, Connect Media

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…