Retail News & Media
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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Beyond the kiosk: How AI is reshaping automated retail
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Industry expert Ray Friedrich discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on automated retail, covering personalization, job displacement, data privacy and…
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Stop & Shop offers free muffins to promote savings kiosks
February 19, 2025
Stop & Shop will give away free muffins to customers who use its in-store Savings Station kiosks, according to a Fox 61 report. The promotion coincides…
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Partner Tech launches Paula, an AI-powered self-service kiosk
February 19, 2025
Partner Tech USA Inc. unveiled Paula, a compact tabletop kiosk designed for self-checkout and self-ordering in retail and quick-service restaurant…
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Checkout-free shopping comes to University of Nebraska–Lincoln
February 17, 2025
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will open its Herbie's Market on February 21st, featuring Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, according to a 1011 Now report.
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First vending machine-only convenience store opens in Ireland
February 14, 2025
A 24-hour convenience store, E-Kiosk, has opened in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland, claiming to be the first of its kind in the country, according to an RTE…
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