UK mall home to book exchange machine

April 10, 2023

A vending machine in Manchester, U.K. allows users to exchange books for free, according to a bbc.com report. The glassfront machine in the Manchester Corn…

Walmart, Sam’s Club expanding EV charging stations through 2030

April 10, 2023

Walmart and Sam's Club will install EV charging stations at thousands of locations nationwide by 2030, the retailer announced on its website.

GetGo chain to deploy bitcoin ATMs

April 7, 2023

Get Go Café + Market, a convenience store chain with more than 270 locations throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and…

Walmart focusing big on store automation

April 7, 2023

Walmart Inc. plans to have 65% of stores serviced by automation by the close of its fiscal 2026 in a quest to boost online order delivery speed.

Kwik Stop digital signage approach fuels community building

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sean O'Neill's vision for Kwik Stop has fueled a digital signage transformation which has revamped the brand image and customer experience.

Rimi Baltic taps SymphonyAI Retail tech for better communication, efficiency

April 3, 2023

Rim Baltic has deployed the SymphonyAI Retail CPG space platform across its stores in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania and is now working with the technology…

Hughes Receives 2023 Customer Value Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan

Award Identifies Hughes as best in class in the North American Digital Signage Industry.

Globe Life Field launches Amazon cashierless foodservice

March 31, 2023

Sports fans at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, are now able to buy what they want to eat faster and easier, thanks to a pair…

Penguin Random House debuts book vending machine at UK train station

March 31, 2023

Commuters at the Exeter St Davids train station in Devon, U.K. can buy a book from a vending machine installed by Penguin Random House, according to a press…

eyefactive Presents Interactive Signage Software at ISE 2023

eyefactive presents different applications of its Interactive Signage Software Platform at the Integrated Systems Europe 2023 in Barcelona

Consumer sues Amazon over biometric identification notification

March 27, 2023

A customer has filed a class action suit against Amazon for failing to properly notify customers about its biometric identification practices at New York City…

AI vending machine engages users in creating artwork

March 24, 2023

Visitors to the Rundle Place shopping mall in South Australia can engage in conversations with an AI-powered vending machine to create artwork, according to a…

Robotic manicure machine serves customers at NY airport

March 24, 2023

Xwell Inc., a holding company for wellness products, has teamed with Clockwork to install a robotic manicure machine that paints nails at John F. Kennedy's…

Costco kiosk offers free product samples

March 24, 2023

Costco Wholesale has introduced a self-serve kiosk offering free product samples. A photo of the kiosk posted on reddit from a Costco store at an undisclosed…

Micro Markets: How to Win in the Industry

They supplement vending machines with inviting locations stocked with fresh snacks, meals, and refreshments in an open layout. So what exactly are micro…

Retailers focused on automation to cut costs, boost efficiency

March 22, 2023

Retailers are prioritizing investment in technology that will not only improve operational efficiencies but cut costs while increasing profits.

National Retail Solutions offers POS impression measurement option

March 20, 2023

National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale terminal-based platform plus credit card processing for independent retailers, announced that it is…

German retailer taps digital signage for immersive engagement

March 17, 2023

Jack Wolfskin, a Germany-based retail brand specializing in outdoor clothing and supplies, has unveiled a digital transformation project at its flagship store…

Mall of Qatar debuts curved LED

March 17, 2023

Mall of Qatar, along with Daktronics, has introduced curved LED displays to transform its south façade in Doha, Qatar, with forced-perspective 3D content…

University home to Just Walk Out convenience store

March 17, 2023

The first convenience style store on a college campus, powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, is open on the Marymount University campus.