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.

Old Navy vending machines dispense free flip flops

June 26, 2014

In the run-up to its annual $1 summer flip-flop sale on June 28, Old Navy has been dispensing free flips from vending machines in locations around New York and…

U.K. supermarket plans evening class for self-service checkout

June 20, 2014

The manager at the Attleborough branch of U.K. supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is to hold an evening advice and guidance session, with coffee and biscuits, to…

Motorola upgrades mobile personal shopping device

June 12, 2014

Motorola has launched the fifth generation of its MC18 Personal Shopping device, which enables shoppers to scan items in a store and receive offers. Once they…

Tesco extending 'Scan-as-you-shop' program to 100 more stores

June 11, 2014

Self-service technology provider Re-Vision has announced that after completing a successful 200-store rollout during 2012–13, Tesco have made the decision to…

China’s Rainbow Department Store chain pilots self-checkout tech, UK's Tesco trials high-speed self-checkout

May 30, 2014

NCR has won a contract for a self-checkout pilot project from China’s Rainbow Department Store chain, according to a company announcement. After an initial…

Coinstar sweepstakes to celebrate one billionth transaction

May 30, 2014

Coinstar announced it will soon celebrate its one billionth transaction. To date, Coinstar said it has processed 649,963,558,659 coins, weighing approximately…

Access to the world via public Internet kiosks

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

Public internet kiosks can be customized or standard, and can be ruggedized in order to accommodate the demands of heavy usage.

How Automated Retail Can Increase Profits and Improve the Customer Experience

Traditional retailers are facing challenges from a hose of new channels, and it's critical for them to adapt to survive.