Singapore bakery debuts cake vending machine

February 28, 2025

Uncle Lee Confectionery, a popular traditional bakery in Singapore known for its old-school cakes, has launched a vending machine dispensing its baked goods…

Wayfair debuts AI-powered tool Muse for personalizing shopping experience

February 27, 2025

Wayfair has debuted an AI-powered tool called Muse aimed at inspiring and personalizing the home shopping experience.

Exotec launches next-gen all-in-one robot for warehouses

February 26, 2025

Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has launched the next generation of its Skypod System, that offers higher performance, improved storage density…

Vida Shoes taps Fast Simon tech for e-commerce optimization

February 26, 2025

Vida Shoes International has expanded its partnership with Fast Simon, an AI-powered shopping optimization technology, to deliver e-commerce optimization…

Key-Work Consulting & eyefactive launch Strategic Partnership in Unified Commerce

eyefactive GmbH, a Hamburg-based pioneer in interactive signage touchscreen solutions, announces a strategic investment by Key-Work Consulting GmbH, a…

Australia retailer Coles Supermarkets deploys Instacart’s Caper Carts

February 25, 2025

Coles Supermarkets is the first retailer in the Asia Pacific region to deploy Instacart's Caper Carts.

First vending machine-only convenience store debuts in Ireland

February 21, 2025

A 24-hour convenience store, E-Kiosk, has opened in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland, claiming to be the first of its kind in the country, according to an RTE…

Wesco expanding Mashgin AI-powered checkout tech

February 19, 2025

Wesco, a convenience store brand, is expanding its deployment of Mashgin's AI-powered checkout technology to over 20 locations.

Asda pilots automated free sample vending machine

February 18, 2025

Asda, a U.K. supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program featuring an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location.

EG America deploys Quorso platform across 1,500+ locations

February 18, 2025

EG America, a U.S. convenience store retailer, has deployed the Quorso Intelligent Management Platform across its 15,000-plus locations.

Stinker Stores future-proofs store environment with NCR Voyix technology

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

Since deploying NCR Voyix Edge, which virtualizes the POS system, the convenience store brand has boosted its bottom line and elevated the customer experience.

NCR Voyix names James Kelly CEO, president

February 17, 2025

NCR Voyix, a digital commerce solutions provider, has named James Kelly as its CEO and president, effective immediately, according to a Fintech Futures report.

Veesual bumps up virtual try-on features

February 17, 2025

Veesual, a Paris-based AI-powered virtual try-on platform, has added two features, switch model and multi-sizing, to its platform.

Stop & Shop deploys 'savings station' kiosks

February 14, 2025

Stop & Shop has completed the installation of its "Savings Station" kiosks in all of its 350-plus stores across five states, according to a Chain Store Age…

Instacart leader talks Caper Cart and why it may be the game-changer for grocery retail

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

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Nick Nickitas, general manager, local independent grocery, at Instacart, shares insight with…

Proto, Hologram Media Network ad network debuts at 30 Simon Malls

February 14, 2025

Hologram Media Network and Proto have launched an always-on holographic advertising network via Proto Luma devices at Simon malls nationwide.

At the Watercooler with Johanna Hinkle, product lead at Toshiba's Innovation & Incubation Center

by Retail Customer Experience

Johanna Hinkle, director of portfolio management, at the Innovation & Incubation Center for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, discusses her career path…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

How to leverage AI, automation to prevent common customer experience challenges

by Ed Durbin — Vice president and general manager of industry strategy for retail and consumer goods, Talkdesk

By blending the precision and scalability of automation with the empathy and creativity of human agents, retailers can remain agile, resilient, and prepared to…

Holographic glasses-free 3D displays are next evolution of digital signage solutions

Holographic glasses-free 3D digital signage might seem futuristic, but the technology delivers unparallel communication with visual display technology that…

BJ’s debuts tap and pay at gas locations across 21 states

February 11, 2025

BJ's Wholesale Club is offering a tap and pay option at all of its 186 gas locations in 21 states.