Standard Cognition buys robotic mapping startup

January 31, 2019

Standard Cognition, which provides AI-powered autonomous checkout solutions for brick and mortar retailers, has acquired Explorer.ai, a mapping and computer…

Report: AI will disrupt US job market

January 31, 2019

Those fearing that automation will put the U.S. worker out to pasture won't like the insight from a Brookings Institution report that claims 25 percent of U.S.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

Partteam & OEMKiosks debut smart city kiosk with telephone booth design

January 24, 2019

Partteam & OEMKiosks, a Portugal based kiosk manufacturer, has introduced NOMYU CityLink, an interactive kiosk designed to look like a traditional…

Global AI market to hit $3 trillion by 2024

January 23, 2019

The global artificial intelligence market is anticipated to be worth $3,061.35 billion by the end of 2024, while the combined annual growth rate is projected…

Mvix welcomes Google Analytics, other data sources to signage software

January 23, 2019

Mvix has integrated more than 150 business data sources to its digital signage software through a portal. This portal includes data sources like Salesforce…

Target debuts mobile payment, contactless card options

January 22, 2019

C-store chain to launch AiFi checkout-free technology

January 22, 2019

Zabka, a chain of convenience stores operating more than 5,400 sales points throughout Poland, will introduce stores featuring AiFi's artificial intelligence…

Ingenico debuts AI-based payment chatbot enabled by IBM Watson

January 22, 2019

Ingenico Group launched a messaging chatbot that uses artificial intelligence from IBM Watson to help merchants conduct payment transactions with customers…

Stop & Shop preps driverless cars for Boston delivery

January 21, 2019

Stop & Shop will launch a number of driverless groceries in the Greater Boston area starting this spring.