Study: Retailers set to lose $71B in CNP fraud in next 5 years

June 22, 2017

New Juniper Research data reveals retailers stand to lose $71 billion globally from fraudulent card-not-present transactions over the next five years…

1 in 4 retail associates don't have needed tools and tech

June 19, 2017

One out of four retail store associates say they are not properly equipped with the right digital tools and tech to do their jobs, and oftentimes leave the…

ICX panel: Internet of Things offers new capabilities, but new technology requires preparation and commitment to change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to utilize new technology to remain competitive, but they must be aware of all the changes that a new technology will bring to their operation…

Retail tech investment expectation bodes well for tool makers

June 15, 2017

A new Accenture Strategy report reveals greater tech investment by retailers could lead to $2.95 trillion in sales for technology makers.

Tackling the challenges of remote branch IT

Today's retail space is evolving rapidly, driven by changing customer demand and increasing competition. While technology should be the enabler of this shift…

AEVI, Tanda partner up on POS collaboration

June 5, 2017

Australian-based Tanda, a cloud-based payroll and rostering provider, is partnering with AEVI and its Global Marketplace, a B2B app store for smart POS.

ICX Summit: Speakers, keynotes are all 'A-list'

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

A lineup of kiosk experts will share their insights at the ICX Summit June 5-7, offering a bird's eye view of what's in store for interactive customer…

Furniture retailer taps apps to boost customer experience, empower associates

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

City Furniture is reaping big rewards on three customized iOS apps developed by the retailer, IBM and Apple. The apps and IBM MobileFirst solution is spurring…

Contactless retail payments to top $1T worldwide by 2019

May 23, 2017

New data from fintech analysts at Juniper Research forecasts that the global value of contactless transactions made via payment cards, mobile devices and…

Retailers still face EMV issues

Recognizing merchants have encountered difficulty integrating EMV compliant payment equipment, credit card issuers have postponed chargebacks for fraudulent…

Clearant intros Quick Chip solution for faster EMV processing

May 19, 2017

Payment processor Clearent has launched Quick Chip technology for EMV, a solution that significantly speeds up chip card transactions to make them just as fast…

Digital, physical worlds collide at Amazon Books

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Amazon’s new bookstores partly leans on mobile technology, but could use some improvements with something like beacons.

CardFlight launches 2 new mPOS devices

May 4, 2017

CardFlight, a mobile point-of-sale provider, is launching the Swift B200 and Swift B250, a new series of mobile card readers that use Bluetooth Low Energy…

Hungry for more conversions? There's an app for that

With the inherent convenience of ordering favorite specialty items online, come new demands from consumers, namely: the expectation of finding their favorite…

Crate & Barrel leader talks mobile tech and designing a seamless customer experience

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

Understanding the consumer is just one part of the equation for Crate & Barrel. The key, as a top leader explained, is knowing what a consumer is looking for…

It's the same old song and dance for mobile payments adoption

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Stop me if you;ve heard this one before: You're more likely to go back home to retrieve your smartphone than the wallet you left behind.

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.

TouchMate introduces new point-of-sale technology

March 28, 2017

TouchMate has unveiled its next-generation point-of-sale technology with the S-Line II, Cyprus and Dash-T3 models, according to a press release. TouchMate…

Amazon Go store hits some glitches

March 28, 2017

The public unveiling of Amazon's Go store, which features no cashiers, is being delayed due to some technical glitches, according to a Market Watch report.

Synchrony Financial plans to broaden mobile scope with GPShopper acquisition

March 20, 2017

Synchrony Financial has announced that it has acquired GPShopper, a developer of mobile apps that offer retailers and brands a full suite of commerce…