Self-service upright VR kiosk innovations march on

The upright kiosk remains a popular genre for VR deployment, especially for venues that want to dip into the immersive waters but do not have the space or deep…

Louisiana entrepreneur debuts cosmetics vending machine

November 23, 2021

After selling lashes out of her car and participating in pop up shops for two years, Houma, Louisiana entrepreneur Tierrany Bonvillian has created a cosmetics…

Amazon Fresh boasts ‘Just Walk Out’ tech in California

November 22, 2021

This Thursday, Amazon will introduce its "Just Walk Out" technology at the Amazon Fresh store at 11340 South St. in Cerritos, California, allowing shoppers to…

Frank Mayer display recipient of OmniShopper Award

November 19, 2021

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has received a 2021 OmniShopper Award from the Path to Purchase Institute for its LED+ display for GE Lighting, a Savant…

Travelex debuts self service stores at Amsterdam airport

November 19, 2021

Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has introduced a pair of concept stores featuring self service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

IoT digital signage leads the way for future of retail in Africa

November 19, 2021

One of the most recent retail innovations launched in South Africa is Shoprite Group's trial of Checkers Rush, an automated, cashless, cashier-less concept…

Under Armour taps Amazon Web Services for SAP cloud environment

November 16, 2021

Athletic performance brand Under Armour is moving its business-critical SAP workload to Amazon Web Services in a quest to boost digital transformation as well…

Bala deploys SoundCommerce tech to optimize business operations

November 16, 2021

Fitness accessories brand Bala is deploying SoundCommerce technology for data-driven decision making and to optimize business operations, including first-party…

Philips video walls part of innovative retail store in Warsaw

November 12, 2021

PPDS, an AV, digital signage and professional TV solutions provider, is showcasing its 4K Philips X-Line videowall displays at the Modivo store in Warsaw…

Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

Kroger expanding robot fleet for order picking

November 9, 2021

Kroger is so happy with how robots have helped order picking at a Florida warehouse the grocer is planning to double down on the investment.

Checkout platform Fast tackles cart abandonment with this one-two punch

The answer to your online store's biggest pain point is literally one click away.

Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

Even a moderate supply chain disruption can have a serious impact on a company’s future. An autonomous screening process can help minimize the risk.

Post-COVID, OOH has perfect opportunity to shine in retail

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

How will OOH advertising play a role in the U.S. economy as the nation continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a question many industry experts…

Royal Farms deploying NCR self-checkout to all stores

November 5, 2021

Royal Farms, a privately-owned convenience store chain, is rolling out NCR self-checkout to all of its 250-plus stores.

Busy Beaver store pilots robot to boost CX, inventory management

November 5, 2021

The Busy Beaver store in Irwin, Pennsylvania is running a pilot effort involving autonomous robot technology to boost customer experience and shore up stock…

Some Circle K stores to boast check-out free tech

November 4, 2021

Six Circle K stores in Tuscon, Arizona will serve as the initial rollout of a check-out free option via Grabango technology in a partnership with Alimentation…

Wisconsin grocer taps data management tech to spur growth

November 4, 2021

Wisconsin-based grocer Festival Foods is tapping Symphony RetailAI Master Data Management in order to centralize store-level responsibilities and build a data…

Self-Service Innovation Awards finalists announced

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented during a presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit.

Most consumers excited about AR product interaction

November 3, 2021

A good majority, 85%, of U.S. consumers are excited about augmented reality as a way to interact with products and another 85% are at least somewhat likely to…