Emerging technologies revolutionizing the shopping experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI is here to stay, but it’s moving so fast, it’s hard to know where it’s going. From our daily lives as consumers to our operations in business, it’s hard to…

Reducing self-service downtime with remote power management

System crashes and frozen equipment can be costly for kiosk deployers. Switched PDUs can help better manage those challenges.

Aldi shoppers warned: Discounts require staff help at self-checkout

October 14, 2024

Aldi shoppers are being warned to check their receipts carefully after it was revealed that discounts and promotions are not automatically applied at…

Boscov’s prepping to pilot self-checkouts

October 14, 2024

Department store Boscov's is getting ready to push out self-checkout and said the technology is not replacing store employees.

A Guide to Your Future Kiosk Solutions - Implementation Challenges and Benefits

Successful deployment of kiosks involves a complex mix of technological, operational, and financial considerations. Businesses must navigate challenges such as…

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Grabango ceases operations

October 11, 2024

More than a year after Grabango laid off workers across several departments, the checkout-free retailer has permanently closed down, according to a CNBC report.

Michigan parking kiosks violate ADA, removed two weeks after launch

October 11, 2024

Parking kiosks in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan have been removed two weeks after installation due to technical error as well as ADA violations, according to a…

ICX Summit: Inclusivity is all about making the store welcoming to customers, employees

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

An inclusive customer experience must also reflect an inclusive workforce experience, according to panelists at the recent ICX Summit held in September.

Market Harborough Building Society installs banking kiosk

October 10, 2024

Market Harborough Building Society in the UK is bringing banking services back to the town center with a self service kiosk at its branch on The Square…

Ikea kiosk helps customers find perfect mattress

October 9, 2024

Ikea's Upptäcka kiosk allows customers to find the perfect mattress based on their sleeping patterns, according to an Insight DIY report.

Interactive kiosk market to reach $64.5B by 2032

October 9, 2024

The interactive kiosk market is projected to reach $64.51 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.05% from 2024 to 2032, according to an SNS Insider Report.

Smart lockers revolutionize Rider University campus dining

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The partnership between Apex and Rider University is a prime example of how innovative technology can be used to enhance the student experience and improve…

Cathedral of St. Thomas Morel home to interactive information kiosk

October 8, 2024

The Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Virginia has installed an interactive touchscreen kiosk to serve as an educational resource for visitors…

Vandalia rec center hosts CPR training kiosk

October 8, 2024

A recreation center in Vandalia, Ohio has begun hosting a self-service CPR training kiosk, according to a WDTN 2 report. The kiosk is the result of a…

Walmart's AI catches shoplifter at self-checkout

October 7, 2024

A Walmart shopper found herself on the wrong side of the law after being caught shoplifting by the store's AI surveillance system, according to an…

SiteKiosk online version 1.5 released

October 4, 2024

SiteKiosk Online, a cloud-based kiosk and digital signage software, has released Version 1.5, offering significant improvements for managing and deploying…

Harm reduction vending machine available in New Brunswick

October 4, 2024

A vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free public health and harm-reduction items is now available at the Unity Square…

Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US

October 4, 2024

U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…

Shanghai robot baristas brew coffee at the touch of a button

October 3, 2024

Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology's Cofe+ kiosk has launched in Shanghai, offering a fully automated, self-sufficient solution for café owners, according to a Tech…

NCR Voyix named global leader of self-checkout tech

October 3, 2024

NCR Voyix Corp. has been recognized by RBR Data Services, a research and consulting firm, as the world's largest provider of self-checkout tech.