Loyalty Programs: How to Create Emotional Connections with Customers

Learn how modern loyalty programs are evolving to foster deeper customer relationships through personalization, seamless experiences, and value-driven…

The Hidden Value of Consistency in Convenience

Find out how delivering consistent convenience helps retailers build trust, drive loyalty, and keep shoppers coming back. The blog explores strategies like…

2025 State of the Industry: Store Innovation Report

Explore how the 2025 State of the Industry: Store Innovation report outlines the evolution of physical stores into agile, data-driven, and experience-rich…

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VaaS revolution reshaping unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As industries increasingly embrace unattended retail and seek lower-risk formats, VaaS will become crucial for deploying and managing self-service solutions.

Walmart checkout changes in New Jersey

July 1, 2025

Walmart is introducing significant changes to its checkout process in various stores across the United States, with a notable shift towards a "Scan & Go…

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…

Medicap Pharmacy launches 24/7 prescription kiosk in Urbandale

June 26, 2025

Medicap Pharmacy in Urbandale has introduced a self-service prescription kiosk on Douglas Avenue, providing customers with 24-hour access to their medications…

Edeka Beckesepp adopts Diebold Nixdorf AI self-checkout

June 24, 2025

Edeka Beckesepp has integrated self-service checkouts featuring Diebold Nixdorf's AI-powered fresh produce recognition and age verification solutions into its…

At the Watercooler with Eduardo De Azevedo of Amerikiosks and Pharmabox

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

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Walmart reverses course on self-checkout following spike in theft, police calls

June 20, 2025

Walmart has begun removing self-checkout machines from some of its stores, including a Supercenter in Shrewsbury, Missouri, following a significant increase in…

Celerant launches software update 2.8.2, overhauling POS performance

June 18, 2025

Celerant Technology, a provider of retail software and eCommerce solutions, has released version 2.8.2, a significant update designed to enhance point-of-sale…

6 key trends shaping the future of commerce in 2025

June 17, 2025

To meet evolving consumer expectations, retailers and restaurants must prioritize convenience and personalization, according to the 2025 Commerce Experience…

Boyd Gaming extends sports betting technology partnership with IGT

June 16, 2025

International Game Technology PLC and Boyd Gaming Corporation have signed a three-year agreement to continue powering Boyd Gaming's retail and mobile sports…

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

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Cure8, Frank Mayer team up to enhance cannabis retail experience

June 10, 2025

Cure8, a prominent provider of cannabis security and technology services, formed a strategic partnership with Frank Mayer, a leader in custom digital kiosks…

The Connected Customer: Creating Rich Shopping Experiences Online and In-Store

Learn how to elevate customer engagement by blending physical and digital channels into seamless, memorable shopping experiences with strategies like virtual…

The Convenience of Modularity

Discover how retailers can maintain flexibility and respond faster to change by implementing modular technology across their operations. This blog highlights…

How C-Stores Are Redefining the Traditional Shopping Experience

Experience how convenience stores are transforming everyday shopping by fusing digital solutions with speed and personalization. The blog highlights…

Ohio to remove 93% of sports betting kiosks after failed rollout

June 6, 2025

The vast majority of sports betting kiosks located in Ohio's bars, restaurants and grocery stores are being removed by the end of June after failing to…