Technology News & Media

Tesco debuts scan-free checkout kiosks

November 29, 2023

Customers at the Tesco Fulham Reach Express in London will be able to walk up to a scan-free checkout kiosk and receive a list of the products they have picked…

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Brick, Click, & Beyond: Dissecting Retail’s Hurdles and Designing the Ultimate CX Blueprint

Winning in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape requires an urgent understanding of critical challenges in both brick-and-mortar and online sectors and…

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Kmart Australia piloting 'click-and-collect' self-serve kiosk

November 28, 2023

Kmart Australia has introduced a "click and collect" self-serve service kiosk that uses warehouse robotics to bring orders to customers on a test basis over…

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5 ways QR codes can drive virtualization in the retail customer experience

by Sharat Potharaju — Founder and CEO, Beaconstac

Retailers are embracing virtualization as a strategy to seamlessly merge the digital and physical presence, creating a harmonious customer experience that will…

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UK retailer selects NCR Atleos for ATM network

November 28, 2023

Asda Stores Ltd., a retailer based in the U.K., has selected NCR Atleos to provide its ATM network. In particular, Atleos will deliver more than 1,20…

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Retailers see the value of AI so why aren’t more using It?

by Paul Brenner — SVP of Retail Media & Partnerships, Vibenomics

Retailers may already understand what AI can do for their business, but now is the time to act on it.

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1 in 3 companies will replace workers with AI in 2024

November 20, 2023

One in three companies will replace employees with AI in 2024, with 53% of companies currently using AI, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey.

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Golden Pantry pilots unattended Juxta Nomad store

November 20, 2023

Golden Pantry, a Watkinsville, Georgia-based convenience store chain, has installed a Juxta Nomad unattended store at its Wire Park headquarters on a test…

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Cantaloupe expands Latin America footprint

November 17, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services providers, is expand its presence in Latin America.

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Bakery deploys vending machine in shopping mall

November 15, 2023

Herviovore Patisserie, a South Yarmouth, Massachusetts bakery, has expanded its reach by installing a pink vending machine in the Cape Cod Mall food court. The…

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Entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 13, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

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How ChatGPT can revolutionize retail: Unleashing the power of generative AI

by Scott Wassmer — General Manager, Americas, Appnovation

Artificial intelligence has made remarkable strides in recent years and retailers can take advantage now and enhance offerings in a number of ways.

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Sportsmens store offers self-serve silencer kiosk

November 9, 2023

Customers at Flint River Outfitters, a sportsmens store in Bainbridge, Georgia, can apply for a silencer from a self-serve kiosk that simplifies the extensive…

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Akron University teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

November 9, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

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LightSpeed launching AI-powered platform for retailers

November 9, 2023

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has launched a suite of AI-powered platforms to eliminate mundane tasks that often bog down retailers and restaurateurs.

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The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout a failure

November 7, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

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AI in retail to hit $52B by 2030

November 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence in the retail market, estimated to be worth $6.59 billion in 2022, is on track to hit $52.45 billion by 2030 with a annual growth rate…

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C-store tech transformation: Do's, don'ts, tips, strategies

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

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

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Norway discount chain taps SymphonyAI for greater agility, scalability

November 3, 2023

Rema 1000, a discount grocery chain in Norway, has deployed the SymphonyAI cloud architecture to gain greater scalability, streamline store operations, improve…

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Ulta Beauty piloting smart vending machines in 10 U.S. stores

November 3, 2023

Ulta Beauty is testing smart vending machines within 10 stores across the U.S. via a partnership with SOS.

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