On the leading edge? Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The annual Summit has gained a following as a global brainstorming session for everyone and everything having to do with self-service technology.

Wayfair app taps AI for room design feature

August 2, 2023

Wayfair's new app, Decorify, uses generative AI to let users create photo realistic room images for design purposes.

Walmart, Rubi team on manufacturing process for textile creation

August 2, 2023

Walmart and Rubi, which offers on-site reactor technology, are teaming up on pilot projects to convert captured carbon emission from manufacturing waste stream…

AI denim? Soorty launches HumAIn Chapter 2 collection

July 28, 2023

AI may be the hottest buzzword in tech right now, with ChatGPT and similar products revolutionizing everything from content creation and technology to areas of…

Safeway installs slide-out security gates at self-checkout kiosks

July 28, 2023

Two Safeway supermarkets in San Francisco have installed automated slide-out security gates at the self-checkout kiosk section to prevent theft, according to…

UK department store launches virtual try-on

July 27, 2023

John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…

AI in retail requires cause-and-effect reasoning

The next generation of AI will deliver to retail leaders KPI optimization platforms that look at a business as a whole, including understanding causal…

Fabletics gets personal with customers in-store and online

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

Activewear brand Fabletics has deployed Salesfloor's customer engagement platform to personalize the customer experience and creating connected conversations…

Must-have features for a modern restaurant POS

When researching the right POS for you, it’s important to make sure it includes the features you need while offering benefits that separate it from other…

Tesco taps Givex for self-serve kiosks

July 24, 2023

Tesco Café, a subsidiary of Tesco PLC, has teamed with Givex to introduce self-service kiosks, kitchen automation, inventory control and menu management to…

Gen Z consumers want technology-enabled, self-service options

July 21, 2023

The plugged-in Gen Z consumer demographic is the most likely to seek tech-enabled self-service solutions compared to other consumers and seem to prioritize the…

Consumers like self service but have concerns

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumers prefer self service over in-person purchases, but have a few concerns about declining personalization.

The promise of bots will take more than ChatGPT

by Daniel Rodriguez — Chief Marketing Officer, Simplr

ChatGPT, while incredibly powerful, has been shown to have a number of fundamental flaws when put in customer-facing situations.

Why and how ChatGPT will drive a better customer experience

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

Learn why the richness of data sets will play a defining role in how ChatGTP integrates into the customer experience.

Sam's Club leveraging data to boost customer shopping experience

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

Sam’s Club knows real-time insights make for better-informed decision making and, ultimately, boost the customer’s shopping experience.

Customer Story: 6X Training

6X Training, sought to modernize their fitness studio and engage members with digital signage. Mandoe's solution provided two displays to greet customers…

Customer Story: Stone Real Estate

A multi-award-winning agency in Victoria, Australia, sought a more dynamic solution to showcase their listings and promotional videos in their sales office.

How retailers are embracing AI

by Kosta Popov — CEO, Cappasity

Here's a look at how top retailers are embracing AI technology.

Havis shares insight with retailers on new security standards

July 11, 2023

Havis Inc, a manufacturer of technology mobility and mounting solutions, has sent out a notice advising retailers of the need to meet new PCI SSC standards…

Call for nominations for Automation & Self-Service Awards

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Awards, the Automation & Self-Service Awards will be presented during an awards ceremony at the Self-Service…