National Retail Solutions (NRS) and El Especialito Bring Holiday Cheer to Community with Heartwarming Events

National Retail Solutions (NRS) proudly partnered with El Especialito, the largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, and the non-profit organization Save…

Star Micronics Unveils Cutting-Edge Receipt and Removable Linerless Label Printers

Two innovative models, the TSP143IV X4 and TSP143IV SK X4 receipt and linerless label printers, redefine printing for modern retail and hospitality…

NBA Detroit Pistons tap AI for immersive virtual fan experience

January 9, 2025

The Detroit Pistons, an NBA team, is offering fans a unique experience way off the basketball court.

How Philips New Interactive Boutique is Changing Retail at MediaMarkt Hamburg

Versuni implements interactive store concept at MediaMarkt Hamburg. Customers enjoy a seamless omni-channel experience through multitouch tablets and…

Why voice interaction is the future of self-service

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami…

Retail, tech leaders share 2025 retail CX predictions

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

Visual search, compliance issues, tech advancements lead list of 2025 predictions.

Speedy Stop revolutionizes in-store tech with NCR Voyix

January 7, 2025

Convenience chain Speedy Stop has revolutionized its in-store technology infrastructure by partnering with NCR Voyix, a digital commerce solutions provider.

Hallmark gets more personal with greeting card strategy

January 6, 2025

Hallmark has launched Gift Card Greetings, featuring a physical card with a digital gift card for a more personalized gifting experience.

Panasonic, BrightSign leaders talk 2024 customer experience trends, what's ahead in 2025

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

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign, and Michelle Connolly-Capate, director of sales, enterprise product innovation center at…

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

Ulta Beauty taps Glamlab app for virtual hairstyle experience

December 27, 2024

Ulta Beauty is using an AI app, Glamlab Hair Try On, to provide shoppers a virtual hair style experience before committing to a change in hair style or color.

Save A Lot teams with Fabric, Uber for automated grocery delivery

December 26, 2024

Discount grocery chain Save A Lot has partnered with Uber and a robotic storage system from Fabric to attain on-demand online order processing and supply chain…

The Fresh Market, VusionGroup team up on digital signage, inventory management

December 23, 2024

The Fresh Market, a grocery brand, is planning to roll out Vusion 360 digital technology solutions at its physical locations.

Best Buy, Target join list of retailers leveraging AI to help shoppers

December 23, 2024

Best Buy and Target are the latest retailers leaning into AI to help holiday shoppers, using generative AI to help shoppers decide on gift ideas via text…

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

e.l.f. Cosmetics launches luxury digital shopping experience

December 19, 2024

e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched a Virtual Luxe Lounge, a digital immersive shopping experience that features a speakeasy-themed 3-D environment for shopping this…

Franklin Instore debuting Elo-powered digital merchandising platform

December 18, 2024

Franklin Instore is debuting its Elo-powered Instore Digital + Merchandising Ecosystem at the upcoming National Retail Federation event in Jan. 2025.

Marks & Spencer expands First Insight partnership to drive digital transformation

December 18, 2024

British retailer Marks & Spencer is expanding its partnership with First Insight to accelerate its digital transformation.

Twinset attains 54% increase in ad performance with Tealium

December 18, 2024

Fashion retailer Twinset is seeing big gains from deploying Tealium's customer data platform and partner ecosystem.

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…