SML Group sells Clarity software, refocuses on RFID, data solutions

September 11, 2025

SML Group, a global provider of retail technology, has announced the sale of its Clarity software business to Omegro, a software acquisition firm. The…

Illinois man sues Home Depot over facial recognition at self-checkout

September 10, 2025

A Chicago man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot, alleging the company is illegally using facial recognition technology at its self-checkout…

Instacart partners with Morrisons to bring AI-powered shopping carts to UK

September 10, 2025

Instacart and Morrisons have forged a partnership that will introduce Instacart's Caper Carts, AI-powered smart carts, to the UK, according to a press release.

Fiserv expands Clover with acquisitions of CardFree, AIB Merchant Services

September 10, 2025

Payments technology company Fiserv has announced two strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding the capabilities of its Clover point-of-sale system and…

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Lean, smart, scalable: Fast Casual Executive Summit panel explores the future of self-service

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

This panel will explore cost-effective self-service options, menu optimization, staff training and strategies for guest adoption, all with a focus on keeping…

Sign In Solutions intros AI-powered features to streamline enterprise security, visitor experience

September 9, 2025

Sign In Solutions, a provider of visitor management and experience solutions, announced a suite of features for its enterprise platform. The updates, which…

Trip.com Group partners with Cityline to enhance event ticketing for travelers

September 9, 2025

A strategic five-year partnership between Trip.com Group and Cityline was officially launched in Hong Kong, with the aim of transforming the event ticketing…

Sheetz rebuilding store near Hagerstown

September 8, 2025

Sheetz has begun a rebuild of its store and gas station at Huyetts Crossroads, near Hagerstown, MD and expects the new location to open in early 2026. The…

Ex-cop sentenced for stealing $2,200 in groceries at self-checkout

September 8, 2025

A former police officer, Gary Lee Gerdes, 75, has been sentenced to probation for felony theft after he was accused of stealing over $2,200 worth of groceries…

USConnect granted US patent for Theft Detective technology

September 5, 2025

USConnect, a leader in convenience services and technology, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its "Theft Detective" system, a technology designed to combat…

GameChanger Systems secures 2nd round of series A funding

September 5, 2025

GameChanger Systems, the company behind a fully automated video game buyback kiosk, has successfully completed a second round of Series A growth capital…

IDEMIA launches enhanced kiosks for background checks

September 5, 2025

IDEMIA Public Security North America has started deploying enhanced self-service kiosks to improve civil applicant processing and criminal background checks…

EcoATM names Matt Furlong as CEO

September 5, 2025

EcoATM, a global provider of smartphone trade-in and re-commerce, has named Matt Furlong as CEO, effective Sept. 3, according to a press release. Furlong, a…

Convious Kiosks cut queues, boost sales at Zoo Osnabrück

September 4, 2025

Zoo Osnabrück in Germany has implemented the Convious Kiosk self-service ticketing machines, which have resulted in faster entry, shorter queues and a boost in…

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Centerville dry cleaner adds 24/7 kiosk service

September 3, 2025

Fox Cleaners, a long-standing local dry cleaning business in Ohio, has introduced a 24/7 dry cleaning and laundry kiosk at its Centerville location, according…

Long Beach mandates staffing for self-checkout stations

September 2, 2025

Beginning Sept. 21, Long Beach will enforce an ordinance, "Safe Stores are Staffed Stores," which requires grocery and drug retail stores to have a dedicated…

Certify Health honored as a Red Hot Company by DCA Live

August 29, 2025

Certify Health has been named a 2025 "Red Hot Company" by DCA Live, an organization that recognizes fast-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. area…

Simbe brings real-time visibility to fresh departments, tackling shrink, food waste

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…