Fujitsu creates self-checkout solution to fit 'any retailer's environment'

January 20, 2012

Fujitsu recently launched its U-Scan Compact self-checkout solution to enable retailers to offer customers efficient and flexible check-out experiences…

Sainsbury's signs up for NCR's predictive services for POS and self-checkout

January 17, 2012

NCR Corp. recently announced that U.K.-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's has entered into a five-year managed service agreement which will see Sainsbury's…

Retalix 10 Store Suite now available in the cloud

January 16, 2012

Retalix Ltd., a global provider of software and services to retailers, announced today that Retalix 10, its next-generation store suite, is available as a…

Wincor Nixdorf 360 Scan Portal speeds consumers through the checkout line

January 15, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf Inc., one of the world's leading providers of total IT solutions for the retail industry, has introduced its 360 Scan Portal, a fully automatic…

Tesco to begin deployment of the Retalix 10 Store Suite

January 15, 2012

Retalix Ltd. announced today that Tesco Plc. will commence the deployment of its next-generation store platform following a successful initial pilot of the…

AisleBuyer announces mShop version 2.0

January 15, 2012

AisleBuyer LLC, a provider of in-store mobile commerce solutions for retailers, restaurants and brands, today released a major update to its commerce platform…

NRF12: Day One launch news round-up

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Highlights from a very busy opening day for "Retail's BIG Show," which saw a heavy emphasis on mobile POS.

Toys "R" Us intros new mobile solutions

November 21, 2011

Toys"R"Us shoppers have more ways to stock up on gifts this holiday season. In addition to updates made to store's iPhone and Android apps, Toys R Us has…

IBM launches improved self-checkout system

November 13, 2011

IBM has launched a checkout solution allowing retailers to provide customers with third-party products and services at checkout.

CETW11: 3 ways self-service enhances the customer experience

Attendees learned about three successful self-service deployments.

Checkout system ShelfX allows shoppers to skip lines

ShelfX will eliminate long lines and the need for cashiers, but how adoptable is the platform?

QThru demo: Self-checkout via mobile phone

QThru is a new shopping platform which allows consumers to shop and checkout without standing in line, scanning product as they move through the store.

Apple to provide self-checkout via app

October 30, 2011

Apple is launching an update to its retail store iOS app to allow consumers to use self-checkout to buy accessories and other shelf-stocked items at the…

Study: Self-checkout is mainstream

October 30, 2011

The global market for self-checkout has continued to thrive despite a difficult retail environment, according to new research conducted by by London-based…

California bans self-service alcohol sales

October 16, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of alcohol via self-service or…

Tesco stores add to fleet of NCR self-checkout systems

September 19, 2011

Tesco customers throughout Central and Eastern Europe can now scan, bag and pay for goods themselves.

Study: Self-checkout is the favorite retail tech among customers

August 25, 2011

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced the results of its 2011 Consumer Insights Panel survey of more than…

Summit: Helping customers find themselves

A new kiosk/digital sign from Lo-K can show customers the way to specific products as well as perform many other functions.

Four Benefits for Retailers and Customers from Self-Service Kiosks

Deployment of the technology yields benefits on both sides of the counter.

The only end in sight for self-checkout is 'the end of the beginning'

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Top retail self-service suppliers and analysts say self-checkout's in no danger.