Swiss watch retailer taps blockchain to deliver authenticity

September 9, 2021

Max Finkel Moment, a Swiss watch maker, is using blockchain technology to provide buyers with a digital duplicate of the watch as proof of authenticity.

Florida butcher shop installs vending machine to serve customers 24/7

September 9, 2021

A Tampa, Florida butcher shop, the Boozy Pig, has installed an outdoor vending machine to offer meat 24/7, according to a WFLA report.

‘Just Walk Out’ heading to Whole Food stores

September 8, 2021

Amazon's cashierless technology, called Just Walk Out, will be part of two Whole Foods Market stores opening in 2022.

Hy-Vee teams with online retailer on eyewear kiosks

September 3, 2021

Hy-Vee Inc. is teaming with online retailer Pair Eyewear to bring in-store Pair Eyewear kiosks to select Hy-Vee locations across the company's eight-state…

Mesmerize adds TVs to 165 Giant Eagle pharmacies

September 2, 2021

Mesmerize, an OOH media company specializing in patient education at the point of care, has expanded its pharmacy network to include 165 Giant Eagle Pharmacy…

Singapore vending machine verifies alcohol purchases with digital ID

August 31, 2021

Cellarbration, a Singapore alcoholic beverage retailer, has launched an alcohol vending machine in its store that uses Singpass, the country's digital…

Surging self-service innovation responds to tech-empowered consumers

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

Semtech's Blue River powers American Dream mega complex

August 30, 2021

Semtech Corporation, a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, has developed the BlueRiver platform, which will drive…

How convenience services operators deploy touchless technology

August 30, 2021

COVID-19 has created a demand for touchless interaction due to health concerns, and as customers become more comfortable with the technology, that demand will…

Casey's General Stores teams with Momentive to fuel customer, employee experiences

August 27, 2021

Casey's General Stores Inc., a Midwest-based chain of 2,300 conveniece stores, is deploying Momentive's technology to measure employee feedback, gauge product…

Save Mart taps Swiftly to drive digital experiences forward

August 27, 2021

The Save Mart Companies, which operates 202 stores under several grocery store brands, is partnering with Swiftly, a digital platform provider.

Amazon Fresh arrives in Maryland

August 27, 2021

Amazon has opened a first Amazon Fresh grocery store in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

The shifting retail landscape brings challenges to convenience services

A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the recent NAMA show in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…

Alphabet drone service nears 100K deliveries in Australia

August 26, 2021

Wing, a drone company operated by Alphabet, is getting close to the 100,000 item delivery mark in Australia.

Global smart retail market to hit $39B by 2024

August 25, 2021

The global smart retail market is expected to reach $39.6 billion in three years, according to a Global Industry Analysts market study. The report presents…

Pandemic spurs vending machines in retail

August 25, 2021

Retailers offering a wide variety of products have embraced vending machines in an effort to sustain sales during the pandemic, according to a feature article…

Chinese food retailer launches vending machines

August 24, 2021

Missfresh Ltd., a Chinese fresh food e-commerce and physical retail chain, recently deployed vending machines at more than 5,000 businesses in Beijing, such as…

Neiman Marcus Group appoints digital strategy leader

August 23, 2021

Renée Paradise has been appointed as senior vice president of digital business and customer strategy for the Neiman Marcus Group.

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Algonomy to drive personalized search capability

August 23, 2021

Home furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tapping Algonomy, a provider of algorithmic customer engagement technology, to provide customers…

Real world examples of how AI works to answer retail customer questions

Bob Grohs, director of marketing at Solvvy, some real-world examples of how AI-powered chatbots are answering customer questions and the value proposition…