4 use cases of AI in the retail industry

When implemented properly and appropriately, AI can transform the way retailers operate and give merchants intelligent tools for streamlining their operations…

City Furniture's shopping experience is all about knowing the customer

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

City Furniture can now identify more site visitors, which means improved targeted offers and greater insight about the shopper.

Walmart launches aisle advertising, demo stations in works

August 8, 2023

Walmart is aiming to grab consumer attention in the store and plans to launch in-store advertising via third-party ads on screens at self-checkout and TV area…

Enabling personalized shopping experiences with interactive labels

by Gary Moskovciak — Senior Vice President – the Americas, SML Group

An engaging and responsive shopping experience remains a critical success factor for retailers.

ICX Summit early bird registration ends Aug. 11

August 7, 2023

Early bird pricing officially ends on Aug. 11 for the Interactive Customer Experience Summit from Sept. 11 to 13. The event is being held in tandem with the…

C-store chain deploys Telpo kiosks

August 7, 2023

Meiyijia Convenience Stores, which operates more than 32,000 stores in China, has begun to install the K106 self-serve kiosk provided by Telpo, a kiosk…

Communication, training kiosk for retail aims to spur engagement

August 4, 2023

Multimedia Plus, a New York City-based provider of communication and training solutions for the retail industry, has introduced its Incite kiosk, which…

XY Retail names CRO, solution strategy leader

August 2, 2023

XY Retail, an omnichannel retail solution provider, has named Alberto Riva as chief revenue officer and Daniele Nizzero as director of solution strategy, EMEA.

On the leading edge? Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The annual Summit has gained a following as a global brainstorming session for everyone and everything having to do with self-service technology.

Wayfair app taps AI for room design feature

August 2, 2023

Wayfair's new app, Decorify, uses generative AI to let users create photo realistic room images for design purposes.

Walmart, Rubi team on manufacturing process for textile creation

August 2, 2023

Walmart and Rubi, which offers on-site reactor technology, are teaming up on pilot projects to convert captured carbon emission from manufacturing waste stream…

AI denim? Soorty launches HumAIn Chapter 2 collection

July 28, 2023

AI may be the hottest buzzword in tech right now, with ChatGPT and similar products revolutionizing everything from content creation and technology to areas of…

Safeway installs slide-out security gates at self-checkout kiosks

July 28, 2023

Two Safeway supermarkets in San Francisco have installed automated slide-out security gates at the self-checkout kiosk section to prevent theft, according to…

UK department store launches virtual try-on

July 27, 2023

John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…

AI in retail requires cause-and-effect reasoning

The next generation of AI will deliver to retail leaders KPI optimization platforms that look at a business as a whole, including understanding causal…

Fabletics gets personal with customers in-store and online

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

Activewear brand Fabletics has deployed Salesfloor's customer engagement platform to personalize the customer experience and creating connected conversations…

Must-have features for a modern restaurant POS

When researching the right POS for you, it’s important to make sure it includes the features you need while offering benefits that separate it from other…

Tesco taps Givex for self-serve kiosks

July 24, 2023

Tesco Café, a subsidiary of Tesco PLC, has teamed with Givex to introduce self-service kiosks, kitchen automation, inventory control and menu management to…

Gen Z consumers want technology-enabled, self-service options

July 21, 2023

The plugged-in Gen Z consumer demographic is the most likely to seek tech-enabled self-service solutions compared to other consumers and seem to prioritize the…

Consumers like self service but have concerns

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumers prefer self service over in-person purchases, but have a few concerns about declining personalization.