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Walmart refunds overcharged self-checkout customers

June 7, 2024

Walmart is refunding customers impacted by inaccurate self-checkout transactions, according to a report by The U.S. Sun that cited a Bloomberg report.

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Erewhon taps Legion for workforce management

June 6, 2024

Erewhon, an organic grocer, is deploying the AI-driven workforce management platform from Legion to boost employee experience.

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Aldi debuts checkout free grocery option in Chicago

June 6, 2024

Supermarket chain Aldi has launched checkout free grocery, called Aldigo, with Grabango, at one location.

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Cantaloupe's Cheq strikes POS deal with Detroit City FC

June 4, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., a self-service commerce solutions provider, announced a multi-year deal with Detroit City FC to be the exclusive point-of-sale platform at…

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Safeway pulls self-checkout kiosks from California locations

June 4, 2024

Grocer Safeway has pulled self-checkout kiosks from several Bay Area locations in California.

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Cashierless supermarket arrives in Argentina

June 3, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan groceries using a mobile app…

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Pet vending machine ignites debate in China

June 3, 2024

The sale of live animals, such as cats and dogs, via a vending machine has ignited debate in China, according to a Turkmenportal report.

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Micromart launches smart stores boasting cold, hot vending options

May 31, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores has launched autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

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Georgia Kroger now home to vehicle registration kiosk

May 31, 2024

The Union Grove Kroger grocery store in Henry County, Georgia, has installed a motor vehicle registration kiosk in partnership with ITI Technologies, according…

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Rocket convenience chain teams with HappyOrNot to fuel customer satisfaction

May 20, 2024

Rocket, the largest privately-held convenience store and gas station chain on the West Coast, has deployed HappyOrNot's feedback management solutions in all…

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Fender teams with Bluecore to drive customer growth, retention

May 16, 2024

American guitar and amplifier maker Fender Musical Instruments Corp. is partnering with Bluecore, a retail shopper identification and customer movement…

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Tops Friendly Markets expands into western New York

May 15, 2024

Tops Friendly Markets, a Northeast Grocery Inc. division, has announced an expansion into Western New York, and the launch of individualized customer…

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Manchester retailer offers shoppers interactive fitting room, self check-out

May 8, 2024

River Island's expanded store in the Arndale Center, in Manchester, England, offers an integrated shopping experience boasting interactive fitting rooms and…

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Walmart pulling self-checkout lanes due to shoplifting

May 6, 2024

Walmart is removing more self-checkout lanes from store locations including Shrewsbury, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio and Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a…

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Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit tech at 120-plus locations

May 3, 2024

Sam's Club has deployed AI-powered exit technology at more than 120 locations.

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Houston Airports debuts smart vending for feminine products

May 2, 2024

Houston Airports is teaming up with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure free feminine products remain…

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Vending machine dispenses hand-crafted micropottery

May 1, 2024

Samantha Marie, of PaperCut Pottery, has launched a vending machine that dispenses her small hand-crafted pottery items in Richmond, California, according to a…

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