Chat apps gaining favor with consumers

December 2, 2022

Chat apps are fast becoming crucial communication channels for consumers given an 80% spike in WhatsApp usage and a 62% increase in rich communication services…

Make the season merry with mobile CX

by Jonathan Aniano — SVP Product, CRM Applications, Zendesk

For successful holiday sales, one expert recommends trying the CX trifecta: Messaging, AI and self-service.

Walmart unveils Sam Walton hologram

December 1, 2022

Walmart has unveiled a holographic recreation of Sam Walton in preparation of its permanent exhibit at the Walmart Museum, according to a press release.

Michigan mall debuts baby supply vending machine

December 1, 2022

Parents in need of baby supplies will appreciate a Baby Vend machine at the Rivertown Mall in Grandville, Michigan, according to a wzzm13.com report.

Dobot debuts robots for retail tasks

November 30, 2022

Dobot, a robot manufacturer, has introduced collaborative robots for retail customers to handle tasks such as making coffee, cocktails, ice cream, noodles…

Low-Power NXP Machine Learning Platform from IBASE

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a world leading provider of industrial and embedded computing solutions, has expanded its edge computer lineup.

US mulls more regulations to help disabled use self-service kiosks

November 29, 2022

As self-service expands at a fast pace at retail, many machines do not sufficiently accommodate disabled persons, according to a report in The Wall Street…

3 tech tips to improve customer experience

by Kosta Popov — CEO, Cappasity

To stay ahead of e-commerce competition, retailers must provide a convenient and engaging shopping experience.

Clientron Introduces the latest POS System Ares550 with Elkhart Lake CPU

The Ares550 is powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 Quad-Core Elkhart Lake processor with dual SO-DIMM slots, up to 32GB of RAM, and dual trays of M.2 SSDs for…

Love’s Travel Stops deploys 2nd California Jamba by Blendid

November 28, 2022

Jamba, a global lifestyle brand serving on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, bowls and bites, and Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions…

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

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IBASE Received Two Awards at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a global well-known manufacturer in industrial computers and embedded systems, won the 2022 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards…

4 essentials for creating high-quality retail metaverse experiences

by Adonis Celestine — Director, Automation Engineering, Applause

The metaverse is here and for retailers it’s real.

Milwaukee arena launches Amazon Just Walk Out experience

November 17, 2022

The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now home to Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless payment technology at a new store called The Market by Michelor…

Amazon debuts Amazon One at 2 Whole Foods stores in Dallas

November 14, 2022

Two Whole Foods Market stores in Dallas are the first in the state to utilize Amazon One, Amazon's palm recognition payment technology.

Learn how a sustainable, Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service partner can boost your bottom line

In this webinar, learn how your locations can have guaranteed energy savings using Budderfly’s energy efficiency program. We will show you how to get free…

Will Walmart's RFID mandate drive wider industry adoption?

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

Walmart could initiate a chain reaction for a near-universal adoption of item-level RFID in retailers across the U.S., with analysts across the retail sector…

The Ultimate Choice of Self-service POS System for High-speed Rail Companies

In the post-COVID-19 era, high-speed rail companies install self-service POS systems to avoid human contact and prevent the spread of the virus. PST650 is the…

Mapco convenience stores embrace digital signage

November 7, 2022

Mapco, a convenience store retail firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, is partnering with GSP, a digital signage firm based in Clearwater, Florida, to provide…

Marriott Marquis debuts digital signage makeover

November 1, 2022

Host Hotels & Resorts, the owners of the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York City, has partnered with LG Fulfillment (powered by MDM Commercial) for…