5 reasons for implementing automated BOPIS kiosks

by Lisette Soop — Marketing Specialist, Cleveron AS

By using automated parcel units, retailers can save money and offer customers a reliable safe and convenient delivery option.

Managing green with green: How sustainability, profitability go hand in hand

by Kristin Naragon — Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Akeneo

The rise of sustainability and ethical practices in the retail landscape is not just a trend, but a movement that reflects a growing concern for the…

The foundation for AI in retail

by Allison McCabe — Director of Retail Technology, enVista

AI is a great tool for increasing the value of data within an organization, but without a solid foundation, AI will not be as successful as needed.

4 reasons retailers should consider a managed service provider

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Tim Tang offers up four ways an MSP can help a retailer do more with less as it strives to edge out the competition.

Content creators battling for ‘retailtainment’ VR crown

by Kevin Williams

Retailtainment VR has emerged as a high stakes 'holy grail' for entertainment content creators, and the winner remains to be named.

How digital kiosks are helping to relieve US labor shortage

Businesses, especially retail, are turning to kiosks to attract customers, rely less on employees during a nationwide labor shortage, and hopefully return…

Bitcoin Depot at Circle K: Easy, intuitive buying experience

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

Circle K recently deployed cryptocurrency ATMs that offer Ethereum and Litecoin in addition to bitcoin. Here's what a user experienced buying bitcoin from one…

Self-service upright VR kiosk innovations march on

The upright kiosk remains a popular genre for VR deployment, especially for venues that want to dip into the immersive waters but do not have the space or deep…

Interactive retail displays charting new territory

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Retail displays are an important component of a successful marketing plan, calling attention to a brand's products and building a loyal customer base. With…

Tech look: How kiosks improve the in-store experience

by Ray Ko

The popularity of kiosks has skyrocketed during the pandemic as retailers look for ways to provide the service customers expect in a socially distanced…

Top 5 ways to optimize the ‘post register zone’

by Maria Mullen — Strategic Advisor, THinc Partners

Brick-and-mortar retailers can use kiosks and services to generate incremental profit and promote shopper loyalty, focusing on the areas beyond the check-out…

Preparing for the post-pandemic environment will test retailers’ flexibility

by Carl von Sydow

Given public health officials' recommendations regarding social distancing and minimizing contact with individuals outside the household, self-service checkout…

Preparing for the post-pandemic environment will test retailers’ flexibility

by Carl von Sydow

Given public health officials' recommendations regarding social distancing and minimizing contact with individuals outside the household, self-service checkout…

5 ways physical retail can drive revenue, add value in an era of e-commerce

by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint

If brick-and-mortar stores adjust to these new times and all the technology that comes with it, they will see that they might not only continue to do well but…

You got the PPP — so now what?

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?

How To: Protect your family entertainment center and customers from COVID-19

by Sara Paz

Family entertainment centers can keep guests safe from COVID-19 by following some common sense practices, such as removing cash and card payment, requiring…

Navigating the consumer journey in the digital age

by Scott Robinson — Director of Future Retail Product Line, Kodak Moments

Personalization shouldn't stop at the kiosk or the website. Retailers can enhance their promotions through marketing platforms that promote and influence…

Cashierless stores slowly make inroads

Shoppers can now either use a mobile app, scan a receipt, or text in their payment allowing for a quicker, more efficient way of getting in and getting out.

Why pop-ups may be the retail environment of the future

Melissa Kaan, CS Hudson client development manager, explains why a new approach to face-to-face retail is gaining traction which offers an alternative means…

How to measure impact of 3D, AR e-commerce

Garrett Eastham, chief data officer with Vertebrae, explains why retailers striving to get the full picture of how 3D visualization and AR can impact business…