Retail News & Media

Merck KGaA, Zebra Technologies partner on product verification platform

March 28, 2025

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Zebra Technologies Corporation have announced a collaboration to develop solutions for enhanced product verification…

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365 Retail Markets updates 365Pay app for enhanced user experience

March 26, 2025

365 Retail Markets has released a refreshed version of its 365Pay app, featuring a redesigned layout and improved user engagement capabilities, according to a…

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Study links self-checkout to increased dishonest shopping

March 26, 2025

A recent study surveying Americans nationwide has highlighted a significant correlation between the prevalence of self-checkout systems and increased reports…

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Pantheon Lab launches metahuman interface with advanced emotional intelligence

March 19, 2025

Pantheon Lab has unveiled its updated Metahuman Interface, featuring enhanced emotional intelligence capabilities. The technology aims to create more natural…

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GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 anticipates strong international attendance

March 19, 2025

The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025, scheduled for April 22-24 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, projects 6,000 buyers and 200 exhibitors, according to a…

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British pensioners boycott supermarkets over self-checkout trend

March 17, 2025

Elderly residents in Bridgwater, England, are boycotting supermarkets like Asda and M&S in protest of the increasing reliance on self-checkout machines…

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Dubai intros 'smart' perfume vending machines

March 13, 2025

Dubai has launched what is being touted as the world's first smart perfume vending machine, developed by Dubai-based The Smart Vendor LLC, according to a Curly…

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Brookfield Mall kiosk selling cannabis, psychedelic mushrooms draws controversy

March 13, 2025

A kiosk selling cannabis and psychedelic mushroom products at Brookfield Square Mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has generated attention and sparked debate…

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Gettysburg man arrested for alleged skimming scheme at Walmart self checkouts

March 12, 2025

Marcus Covaci, 20, of Gettysburg, has been arrested and charged with placing skimming devices on self-checkout registers at Walmart stores in Gettysburg and…

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North Dakota sees first Amazon 'Just Walk Out' convenience store

March 12, 2025

Enerbase Cooperative Resources has opened the Midwest's first convenience store utilizing Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology at its new South Broadway Cenex…

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MulticoreWare, AMD to showcase AI-driven smart checkout system

March 11, 2025

MulticoreWare Inc. and AMD have collaborated to develop an AI-powered smart self-checkout system designed for the retail market, according to a press release.

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Main Event launches "All You Can Play" spring break deal

March 11, 2025

Main Event Entertainment Inc. has announced a limited-time "All You Can Play" deal for Spring Break 2025, offering unlimited access to its entertainment…

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Dave & Buster's unveils extensive spring break 2025 entertainment dining lineup

March 11, 2025

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. has announced its Spring Break 2025 promotional campaign, featuring a range of new gaming experiences, interactive…

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Minnesota library system expands smart locker service to shopping centers

March 10, 2025

The Washington County Free Library has deployed card-enabled smart lockers at local shopping centers, extending its library services beyond traditional branch…

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Aldi UK adds lottery ticket sales to self-checkouts

March 3, 2025

Aldi, a major supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, is partnering with National Lottery operator Allwyn to introduce lottery ticket sales at its…

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Next gen kiosks innovate across industry applications

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kiosks are transforming with AI and diverse inputs, offering personalized experiences beyond touchscreens.

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VikingCloud, Fiserv expand cybersecurity for small, medium businesses

February 26, 2025

VikingCloud and Fiserv, Inc. have come to a multi-year agreement to expand their partnership, focusing on providing cybersecurity solutions to small and…

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RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart food fridge

February 25, 2025

RedyRef Interactive has deployed its Smart Food Fridge, an RFID-enabled refrigerated vending machine, at Aquila Commercial's Hartland City Club, according to a…

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Washington state bill proposes restrictions on self-checkout

February 21, 2025

A proposed bill in the Washington State legislature, House Bill 1739, aims to restrict the use of self-checkout stations in grocery stores, according to a…

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Wesco expands AI-powered self-checkout to more locations

February 21, 2025

Wesco Inc., a convenience store operator in Michigan, is expanding its use of Mashgin's artificial intelligence self-checkout technology to over 20 locations…

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