Magnet Analytics stakes its claim with personal electronics kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Eduardo Alvarez was quick to realize how a retail kiosk serves a customer need. Developing a product and a business model to meet that need has been a gradual…

365 Retail Markets adds touchless checkout kiosk

June 26, 2020

365 Retail Markets has added its v5 kiosk as its latest touchless checkout solution, according to the company's website.

PAX Technology introduces Android-based kiosks

June 26, 2020

PAX Technology, Inc. has launched its newest line of Android-based SmartKiosks, the SK600 and SK800. The PAX SmartKiosks offer integration of both order and…

Saks Fifth Avenue partners with NuOrder on merchandise strategy

June 25, 2020

Saks Fifth Avenue aims to streamlining the buying process and its merchandising approach using NuOrder's B2B e-commerce retail assortment platform.

Samsung integrates thermal mirror in temperature check solution

June 25, 2020

Samsung has integrated Creative Realities' thermal mirror into its thermal temperature solution, according to a press release. This no-contact solution helps…

7-Eleven pilots Siri voice for contactless fuel

June 25, 2020

7-Eleven Inc. has launched a pilot to test contactless fuel purchases at its gas stations using voice commands at select stores in North and South Orlando…

7-Eleven pilots Siri voice commands for contactless fuel

June 24, 2020

7-Eleven Inc. has launched a pilot to test contactless fuel purchases at its gas stations using voice commands at select stores in North and South Orlando…

Amazon launches an assistant to help with employee social distancing

June 17, 2020

Amazon, in a quest to keep employees healthy, is using a newly developed assistant technology to help workers adhere to social distancing rules.

The PT2600 Wide Screen POS Terminal Makes Great Customer Service Simple

The PT2600 Wide Screen POS Terminal Makes Great Customer Service Simple

Walmart goes self-checkout at Arkansas store

June 15, 2020

A Fayetteville, Arkansas Walmart store is deploying self-checkout counters to provide a quicker transaction experience as well as a safer one for consumers in…

Pivoting to meet immediate demands in the QSR, fast casual industry while planning for the future

Julie Hoffman, travel and hospitality head of industry for Adobe, shares valuable insight on how QSRs and fast casual brands can not only hurdle challenges in…

Automated retail veteran develops small footprint kiosk for impulse sales

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk veteran Eduardo Alvarez has developed a concept building and operating small footprint kiosks in high traffic locations that do not typically have a lot…

Las Vegas debuts QR payment codes, touchless ticket kiosks for parking

June 11, 2020

The city of Las Vegas has introduced touchless payment options as gaming reopens in Nevada, according to a news3lv.com report. Motorists will be able to scan…

ParTech adds SynergySuite to Brink POS ecosystem

June 9, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added SynergySuite to its Brink POS…

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A free on-demand informative webinar, sponsored by LogMeIn, offers critical insight for retailers getting back to business in the wake of COVID-19.

Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option

June 4, 2020

Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is partnering with Klarna, a payments and shopping provider, to offer its U.S. e-commerce customers a buy now, pay later…

Lowe's launches video chat to help its pros manage jobs

June 3, 2020

In an effort to help keep its roster of professional craftsmen and women working, Lowe's Home Improvement is launching a free video chat service called Lowe's…

Self-service gains traction among consumers

June 3, 2020

A good majority of consumers, 83%, will use self-service options when available, reflecting a spike of 7% from 2019.

Robotic digital signage tackles COVID-19

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As the world continues to battle the coronavirus, many technology companies are finding innovative ways to combat the virus, such as digital signage hand…