Technology News & Media

How IoT connectivity data can empower retail pharmacists

by Danny Keough — Vice President of Customer Success, SmartSense by Digi

The implementation of IoT connectivity represents a strategic shift toward a more efficient and data-centric future for retail pharmacies. Harnessing the power…

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Cashierless supermarket arrives in Argentina

June 3, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan groceries using a mobile app…

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Pet vending machine ignites debate in China

June 3, 2024

The sale of live animals, such as cats and dogs, via a vending machine has ignited debate in China, according to a Turkmenportal report.

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Automated Retail Changing the Shopping Experience

Automated retail, characterized by self-service kiosks and intelligent vending machines, is redefining the traditional shopping experience. This technology not…

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Micromart launches smart stores boasting cold, hot vending options

May 31, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores has launched autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

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Georgia Kroger now home to vehicle registration kiosk

May 31, 2024

The Union Grove Kroger grocery store in Henry County, Georgia, has installed a motor vehicle registration kiosk in partnership with ITI Technologies, according…

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The untapped power of checkout: 5 things retailers didn’t know checkout can do

by Peter Karpas — CEO, Bold Commerce

Just because checkout is the last step of the shopping journey doesn’t mean it should be stripped of all its potential to drive revenue and profitability.

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Rocket convenience chain teams with HappyOrNot to fuel customer satisfaction

May 20, 2024

Rocket, the largest privately-held convenience store and gas station chain on the West Coast, has deployed HappyOrNot's feedback management solutions in all…

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Robots in retail: Automation revolution in play

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

Autonomous robots deployed in retail cover millions of square meters a week with inventory scanning robots capturing 26 million images a day. Brain Corp CEO…

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Fender teams with Bluecore to drive customer growth, retention

May 16, 2024

American guitar and amplifier maker Fender Musical Instruments Corp. is partnering with Bluecore, a retail shopper identification and customer movement…

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5 reasons retailers should consider self-checkout

by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)

In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. They can reduce checkout lines and waiting times and offer more ways to pay for consumers.

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Tops Friendly Markets expands into western New York

May 15, 2024

Tops Friendly Markets, a Northeast Grocery Inc. division, has announced an expansion into Western New York, and the launch of individualized customer…

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At the Watercooler with Keith Gorney

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

Keith Gorney, supply chain professional services head at Pivotree, walks the journey with clients to drive world class frictionless experiences for their…

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3 recommendations for reducing the clearance section with AI

by Donna McGuckin — VP of Customer Advisory, Digital Wave Technology

Retailers need to invest in AI to reduce the size of the clearance section by incorporating AI into every step of the product lifecycle, from product discovery…

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Manchester retailer offers shoppers interactive fitting room, self check-out

May 8, 2024

River Island's expanded store in the Arndale Center, in Manchester, England, offers an integrated shopping experience boasting interactive fitting rooms and…

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Understanding shopper behavior drives big wins for jewelry retailer

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

Daniel’s Jewelers is enjoying robust return-on-investment in deploying RetailNext technology to measure shopper behaviors, predict traffic counts, analyze…

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A look at new trends in CMS, cloud-based digital signage

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Upcoming trends include growth in cloud-based digital signage, AI driving automation, dynamic content via integrations, and personalization for employees and…

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Walmart pulling self-checkout lanes due to shoplifting

May 6, 2024

Walmart is removing more self-checkout lanes from store locations including Shrewsbury, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio and Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a…

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Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit tech at 120-plus locations

May 3, 2024

Sam's Club has deployed AI-powered exit technology at more than 120 locations.

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Houston Airports debuts smart vending for feminine products

May 2, 2024

Houston Airports is teaming up with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure free feminine products remain…

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