Vending innovation: Play the guitar for beer

December 27, 2023

A New Zealand brewery, Panhead Custom Ales in Wellington, has introduced a vending machine that is operated by a person playing an attached electric guitar.

Black Rifle Coffee retail stores deploy digital signage

December 26, 2023

Black Rifle Coffee, a coffee brand that has branched into retail coffee locations, has partnered with Creative Realities, which offers digital signage, and…

Telecom intros autonomous store with self-serve parcel robot

December 22, 2023

Etisalat by e&, a telecom provider in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced an autonomous store known as EASE (Etisalat by e& Autonomous Store…

Walmart self-checkout kiosks feature pay-over-time

December 21, 2023

Walmart shoppers will be able to use Affirm's pay-over-time options at self-checkout kiosks at more than 4,500 U.S. Walmart stores, according to a press…

Rite Aid can’t use facial recognition tech for 5 years

December 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has banned drugstore chain Rite Aid from using any facial recognition technology for five years following allegations the…

NCR Voyix tops in new POS installations

December 14, 2023

When it comes to POS software providers NCR Voyix has been recognized as the number one global POS software supplier in both total and new restaurant…

Why ‘tech anxiety’ is keeping retailers up at night

by Nate Ley — Senior Director and Retail Portfolio Lead, Kin + Carta

‘Tech anxiety’ is growing, and with the rapid pace of advancements in technology, retailers are going to have to change how they operate.

Amazon testing a humanoid robot for warehouse operations

December 11, 2023

Amazon is testing Digit, a bipedal robot built by Agility Robotics, in a collaborative work environment in its warehouses.

Pandora partners with o9 Solutions to enhance retail planning processes

December 11, 2023

Jewelry brand Pandora is teaming with o9 Solutions, an AI software platform provider, to improve its retail planning and manufacturing processes.

Home Depot's tech fellow shares computer vision strategy

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

Hari Ramamurthy, technology fellow at The Home Depot, explains how the home improvement retailer is tapping computer vision to prep the retailer’s stores.

Armani Group expands ON partnership

December 8, 2023

Armani Group, a fashion and luxury goods company, is expanding its partnership with ON, a AI chat platform powering generative AI experiences, to include its…

Philadelphia Eagles launch autonomous ‘On the Fly’ Express Shops at home field

December 8, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened two "On the Fly" Express Shops featuring AI-powered computer vision technology for a cashierless experience.

Retailer rolls out in-store robotics to improve operational efficiency

December 6, 2023

Stine LLC is rolling out in-store robotics from Badger Technologies within stores to detect out-of-stock products and improve price-tag accuracy.

Fuel/c-store chain to deploy self-checkout kiosks

December 4, 2023

Kwik Trip, a La Crosse, Wisconsin- based fuel and convenience store chain, will install two self-checkout kiosks at all new locations, according to a wisn.com…

Simplifying the retail shopping experience: A pathway to enhanced customer loyalty

How do you cater to the diverse customer preferences and needs without diluting your brand consistency? Take a look at how major companies are simplifying the…

Reducing friction in customer experience: 6 strategies to boost online retail conversions

Embracing innovation in the customer experience has become a critical determinant of success in today's competitive retail market. Here we share six key…

It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

Scheidt & Bachmann debuts self-checkout kiosk at fuel station

November 30, 2023

Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH, a Monchengladbach, Germany-based manufacturer of ticketing systems, parking solutions, EV charging stations and self-serve kiosks…

Standard AI expands retail platform to cover food, tobacco, beer

November 30, 2023

Standard AI, a San Francisco-based provider of AI powered retail self-checkout technology, has extended its Vision platform to include the tobacco, beer and…

Exploring Generative AI in Ecommerce: A 2024 Primer

Generative AI can revolutionize ecommerce by automating processes, predicting trends, and streamlining operations. Our article explores key applications and…