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…

Ralph Lauren may launch in-store shirt dye experience

November 2, 2021

Come 2022, Ralph Lauren shoppers may be able to have their polo shirt choice dyed the color of their choice right in the store.

C-store chain to deploy Skip’s self-checkout kiosks

November 1, 2021

Huck's Market, a Carmi, Illinois based convenience store chain, will install Skip's new self-checkout kiosk to the 124 locations it operates across Illinois…

Coaching Remote Customer Service Teams

With remote work likely to be a fixture of customer service teams going forward, effective coaching is key to ensure the team is performing at the highest…

Fight for the Future takes aim at Amazon palm scan tech

October 29, 2021

Fight for the Future, an organization dedicated to defending what it considers basic human rights in the digital age, has urged Red Rocks Amphitheater, its…

Automated retail tech firm Aeguana raises $1.66M

October 29, 2021

Aeguana, a firm specializing in automated retail technology, has experienced record-growth following a £1.2 million ($1.66 million) growth capital investment…

C-store chain deploying NCR self-checkout kiosks

October 28, 2021

Royal Farms, a privately owned chain of convenience stores throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, will equip all…

C-store chain deploys unstaffed store

October 28, 2021

R-kiosk, part of the Norway based Reitan convenience store chain, has introduced an unstaffed R-kiosk Go! at Viikki campus at the University of Helsinki, in…