Mattress store goes completely associate-free

January 30, 2015

Management monitors the store via web cams, and shoppers can place their orders whenever they are ready on the in-store kiosks.

Belly opts for Moki to drive consumer-facing tablets

January 30, 2015

Cloud-based software provider Moki has announced that Belly, which it says is the country's largest customer loyalty network and marketing solution, has…

Samsung demos assisted-selling kiosk, digital signage displays at NRF BIG Show

January 14, 2015

Samsung Electronics America presented its interactive retail experience at NRF 2015, highlighting a range of solutions for retail environments, from the…

Provision Interactive to deploy promotional kiosks at Rite Aid stores

December 17, 2014

Provision Interactive Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Provision Holding Inc., announced plans for the rollout of Provision's 3D Savings Center digital…

LA kiosk recycles foreign currency into gift cards, charitable donations

December 15, 2014

Los Angeles-based Leftovercash Inc. rolled out its first automated foreign currency conversion kiosk at the Northridge Fashion Center Mall in the San Fernando…

Interactive Customer Experience Summit coming to Chicago in June

December 12, 2014

The conference will focus on technologies such as digital signage, self-service kiosks, mobile and tablets, as well as emerging technologies like beacons…

MTA pilots digital signage shopping on Amazon in NYC subways

November 26, 2014

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, New York City MTA's "On the Go" digital signage information kiosks will showcase transactional Amazon.com ads to…

Retail franchise to install interactive digital experience in 100-plus stores

November 18, 2014

Retail franchise Apricot Lane is planning to feature an interactive customer experience at the 100-plus opened and planned stores across 36 U.S. states.

Whole Foods testing new interactive tech in Georgia store

November 17, 2014

The installations create an informative, entertaining and streamlined shopping experience, including connecting shoppers more closely to the farmers who…

Survey says: 9 out of 10 have been frustrated by self-service tech

November 13, 2014

Many customers report being frustrated by self-service technology; is human interaction still the key to getting customer service right?

Versatile Credit kiosks and Crest Financial to 'simplify' credit app for retailers

November 13, 2014

Draper, Utah-based "no credit needed" financing company Crest Financial has announced a partnership with financial kiosk provider Versatile Credit in an effort…

Rebecca Minkoff debuts first interactive store

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The luxury brand is debuting its new store, featuring "connected walls" and high-tech dressing rooms.

Kiosks among technologies to 'dramatically alter' businesss-to-consumer landscape

November 12, 2014

A new report has been issued from Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communications titled "Business on Demand," a collaboration between the…

Book retailer ERNSTER adds 'Scan2Order' shopping feature

November 6, 2014

ERNSTER - l'esprit livre, Luxembourg's largest book retailer, has installed a new "Scan2Order" feature.

Outerwall wins software innovation award

October 16, 2014

Outerwall Inc. is the winner of the 2014 Software AG Innovation Award in Digital Enterprise for its enterprise management software.

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

DSA extends deadline for entries for annual Crown Awards to Sept. 22, adds Mobile category

September 19, 2014

The Digital Screenmedia Association has extended its deadline for entries for its annual DSA Crown Awards that recognize "outstanding and best-in-class…

Staples updates its omnichannel experience

September 4, 2014

The enhancements include the ability to buy products online and pick them up in-store within hours; an easier way to pay online via Visa Checkout; new in-store…

Fujitsu, OnCue offer in-aisle point-of-information systems

July 28, 2014

Fujitsu has announced an international distribution and license agreement with OnCue Technologies, a developer of in-aisle point-of-information solutions that…

UK shoppers are using less cash

Self-checkout and new ways to pay are leading to a decrease in the use of cash in the U.K., according to a BRC study.