Duo open mom care vending machine in mall

March 25, 2024

A Mama Mergency vending machine has opened at the Dartmouth Mall in Massachusetts, according to a South Coast Today report.

Nominations open for 2024 Elevate Awards

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

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Elevate Awards which will recognize and honor organizations effectively leveraging technology to elevate the…

Target shutters self-checkout in Massachusetts location

March 25, 2024

A Target store in Dorchester, Massachusetts has shut down all shelf-checkout kiosks and is directing customers to a cashier line, according to a report by WBZ…

French lingerie brand deploys Etam Group tech for business agility

March 21, 2024

The Etam Group, an international retailer and lingerie brand in France, has deployed Precisely's Automate Studio technology to support accounts payable…

Deli brand taps Pricer automation tech

March 20, 2024

Prezzemolo & Vitale, a high-end delicatessen brand with stores in Italy and the U.K., is deploying Pricer's in-store automation and communication tech to…

Las Vegas airport piloting TSA self-service screening system

March 19, 2024

The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada is piloting a prototype self-service screen system available to Transportation Security…

Walmart SVP talks AI, digital discovery, omnichannel

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

Ashley Hubka, SVP and General Manager of Walmart Business, shares insight on consumer trends in play and why AI will deliver high-value outcomes.

Exploring Pivotree's Warehouse Management Solution

A look at Pivotree's Warehouse Management Solution.

Creative and innovative ways leading retailers use AI

by Pierre Kremer — VP, Digital Engagement, EPAM Systems, Inc.

It is paramount retailers ensure the way they use AI always helps rather than hinders the shopping experience, whether that’s preventing stockouts through…

St. Louis grocery chain taps Swiftly to drive shopper personalization

March 12, 2024

Dierbergs, a family-owned grocery chain in St. Louis, has partnered with Swiftly, a retail tech and tool provider, to integrate digital and in-store offerings…

'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

Ulta Beauty pilots smart vending for in-store product discovery experience

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

Ulta Beauty is testing a next-gen in-store sampling program via SOS smart vending machines that provides guests with easy and fast product discovery.

Walmart shutters self-checkout lanes in LA

March 7, 2024

Walmart has closed self-checkout lanes at a store in West Hills, Los Angeles amid wider concerns about retail theft in self-checkout lanes, according to a…

Australian retailer taps Appriss Retail to cut shrink

March 6, 2024

Officeworks, a chain of office supplies stores operated under parent company Wesfarmers in Australia, is deploying Appriss Retail's Secure solution to reduce…

Amid tightest labor market in modern history, retailers must rethink growth to scale

by Ziv Fass — Co-Founder & CEO, Package AI

Implementing AI is no longer a retailer choice, nor is it only confined to the realm of routing and delivery speed.

Baby items vending venture debuts in Massachusetts

March 5, 2024

Shoppers at Dartmouth Mall in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, who find themselves in need of baby supplies will be able to purchase them from the Mama-mergency…

California police alert consumers of skimming device on Walmart kiosk

March 5, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

British department store taps Aptos to drive personalization, customer interaction

March 4, 2024

Liberty, a British department store, is renewing its partnership with Aptos, a unified commerce solution provider, to deploy the latest iterations of Aptos…

German flooring retailer boosts showroom experience with digital signage

March 4, 2024

MeinBodenbelag, a floor covering retailer in Germany, has deployed a digital signage network from nsign.tv.

Retailers looking to harness Gen AI must beware of its double-edged sword

by Alexandra Popken — VP of Trust and Safety, WebPurify

By adopting the proper strategies and resources, retailers can look to enjoy the promises that gen AI has laid out for the future