Retail self-service kiosk market enjoys rapid expansion amid automation push

August 21, 2025

The global retail self-service kiosk market is experiencing rapid growth as retailers increasingly adopt automation to meet evolving consumer demands, address…

Simbe's Tally, sensors tackle grocery's fresh food challenges

August 20, 2025

Simbe, a provider of retail shelf digitization, has launched Store Intelligence capabilities to provide grocery stores with a comprehensive solution for fresh…

Zebra Technologies acquiring Elo Touch Solutions for $1.3B

August 19, 2025

Zebra Technologies, a retail technology company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire interactive screen provider Elo Touch Solutions for $1.3 billion.

Orlando Airport’s animated astronaut making security lines efficient and fun

August 19, 2025

There's a digital ambassador, Annie the astronaut, focused on improving customer experience at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Top players in pharmacy automation

August 18, 2025

360Quadrants has published its latest Pharmacy Automation Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, a report that identifies key companies shaping the industry. The…

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Frank Mayer Joins Retail Solutions Providers Association

Custom kiosk and display manufacturer Frank Mayer has joined the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). According to the organization’s website, the…

Furniture retailer taps DispatchTrack integration tech to drive seamless customer experience

August 14, 2025

Simple Home Plus, a family-owned furniture retailer, is deploying DispatchTrack's integration technology to boost customer experience from point of sale to…

Hibbett renews partnership with Digital Wave Technology to enhance digital shopping experience

August 12, 2025

Fashion retailer Hibbett has renewed its contract for Digital Wave's Product Experience Management solution to achieve a measurable impact on scaling product…

Mall of America deploys AI-powered video analytics

August 11, 2025

Mall of America has deployed AI-powered analytics to boost parking intelligence at the tourist destination.

Scroll, Grab, and Go: The Future of Digitally Led Convenience

Discover how digital-first strategies are transforming convenience into a smarter, more seamless experience that fits effortlessly into customers’ daily lives.

HomeBase USA deploys Simbe’s Tally robot

August 7, 2025

HomeBase USA has deployed Simbe's shelf-scanning robot in pilot programs at two locations.

How Verizon is tapping AI to drive customer experience innovation

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

Verizon has unveiled its most significant customer experience transformation involving every customer channel – from retail stores to its app to its online…

Target ATM explosion under investigation

August 4, 2025

An unknown individual or group used an improvised explosive device on an ATM at a Target in San Ramon, California. The store was closed during the explosion so…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

Costco opening tech center in India

July 30, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corp. is planning to open a technology center in Hyderabad, India.

Wegmans Dewitt debuts Instacart’s Caper Carts

July 29, 2025

The Wegmans Dewitt in Syracuse, New York now offers Instacart's smart carts to shoppers, the first stage of launching the smart carts at Wegmans store.

Lidl takes a leap forward in digital evolution

July 29, 2025

Lidl is launching an enhanced self-scanning feature, integrated directly into its Lidl Plus loyalty app, which the company states will "transform" the in-store…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Completes First Season of "Marty's Minutes," C-Store Educational Series

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services for independent retailers, today announced the release…

Food Lion deployment completes Flybuy integration across Ahold Delhaize stores

July 28, 2025

Food Lion has deployed Flybuy, an AI-powered location engine, to power the grocer's Food Lion To Go, its curbside pickup program.