Walmart testing new personal shopping experience

December 28, 2017

Walmart is reportedly tapping text to provide a new personalized shopping experience for the wealthy busy mom.

Self-serve order pickup robot expands for U.S. retailers, supports smart locker technology

December 18, 2017

Bell and Howell announced the 100th U.S. installation of the PackRobot, a 16-foot-tall, automated package pickup system manufactured by Cleveron, a European…

Amazon Go stores may be close to a full 'go'

November 17, 2017

Amazon is gearing up to establish a roster of Amazon Go stores, the cashierless retail strategy the mega etailer has had in pilot for just about a year…

United Airlines secures EZ Access certification for self-serve kiosks

October 24, 2017

United Airlines has incorporated EZ Access technologies into its self-service kiosks to better ensure that the kiosks are accessible to all travelers.

Ikea vending machine offers kitchen tools

October 23, 2017

Ikea has installed a vending machine at a Stockholm subway station to sell small kitchen items such as a garlic press, an egg slicer and other tools, according…

Has automated retailing's time finally arrived In the US?

Paul Schlossberg, president DFW Consulting, talks automated retailing and why, despite challenges and failures, the concept just won't die.

CVS Pharmacy launching health, wellness vending machines nationwide

September 18, 2017

CVS Pharmacy is introducing automated retail vending machines stocked with convenient, on-the-go necessities including over-the-counter health products…

Google veterans launch smartphone activated self-serve convenience concept

September 15, 2017

Google veterans Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan are launching a new concept called Bodega, a 5-foot-wide pantry box filled with non-perishable convenience…

Boulder County, Colorado installs vehicle registration kiosk

September 15, 2017

Residents of Boulder County, Colorado can now renew motor vehicles registration at a self-service kiosk in the lobby of the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's…

Wisconsin city installs parking kiosks

September 5, 2017

Parking kiosks installed in Stevens Point, Wisconsin become active today, September 5, according to The Stevens Point City Times.

Leverage these retail IoT options to drive growth

Sara Sugar, a contributor to ShopKeep, explains why Internet of Things technology is something every retailer should be considering. While solutions vary…

Consumers hungry for contactless checkout at Whole Foods and hope Amazon delivers

July 25, 2017

Consumers are hoping that once Amazon acquires Whole Foods, the online mega retailer will provide cashier-free checkout and a much improved grocery store…

Rolling out the robots: The next tech transformation

The main benefit of robots is often described as automating repetitive tasks. Robots are perfectly suited to such tasks, they can check over and over without…

How AI plays into every step in the retail customer journey

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Artificial intelligence isn't just about having a chat bot. As a leading women's wear retailer is discovering, AI offers a way to solve a slew of retail…

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

Future of retail is robotic and not just in the supply chain

While augmenting human labor in the supply chain with robots enables increased productivity, this advancement is rendered ineffective when the back office acts…

USA Technologies teams with Vendors Exchange on kiosk offering loyalty rewards and promotions

April 21, 2017

USA Technologies, a provider of payment technology, has partnered with Vendors Exchange International Inc., a provider of solutions for the convenience…

Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.

IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

Robots not a job killer, claims Trump treasury chief

March 30, 2017

While robotics is taking deeper root within the business realm, from warehouses to stores to everyday home life, the White House administration doesn't seem to…