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.

L'occitane taps AI alerts for faster digital experience response

January 21, 2019

Cosmetics retailer L'occitane en Provence is using Contentsquare's AI Alerts for faster response to digital experience anomalies.

Coinstar kiosks at Safeway, Albertsons to sell bitcoin

January 21, 2019

Bitcoin users can now buy bitcoin at select Coinstar kiosks in Safeway and Albertsons stores in California, Texas and Washington, according to geekwire.com.

Long Island outlet operator giving gift cards to furloughed workers

January 21, 2019

The Tanger Center outlet on Long Island, New York is providing gift cards to federal workers not getting paid during the government shutdown.

AI leading the retail tech charge, claims report

January 18, 2019

Artificial intelligence is the focus of the most pilots and leading the technology pack when it comes to future adoption, according to a survey conducted by…

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Microsoft team up to drive delivery, retail innovations

January 18, 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft have signed a seven-year commitment to develop new technology, retail innovations as well as healthcare delivery models…

NRF study: Online shoppers want free shipping

January 17, 2019

"Buy online, pick up in store" (BOPIS) and free shipping are big consumer wants, according to a National Retail Federation report.