Cantaloupe acquires CHEQ, expanding into sports, entertainment

January 30, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for sports, entertainment and restaurants. The acquisition…

AI-powered self-service: Ethical and privacy considerations

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dr. Jason Corso, a leading expert in computer vision and AI, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, from enhancing self-service…

Stop & Shop completes rollout of savings station kiosks

January 28, 2025

Stop & Shop has completed the installation of its "Savings Station" kiosks in all of its 350-plus stores across five states, according to a Chain Store Age…

Texas university installs Farmer's Fridge kiosks for on-campus dining

January 27, 2025

The University of Texas at San Antonio has expanded its dining options with the installation of two Farmer's Fridge smart refrigerators, according to a UTSA…

Mashgin expands AI-powered checkout to 50 campuses

January 27, 2025

Mashgin, a provider of computer vision and AI-driven checkout solutions, significantly expanded its presence in higher education in 2024. The company added 5…

Extenda, Turnpike team up for frictionless self-checkout

January 23, 2025

Extenda Retail and Turnpike have partnered to launch Frictionless Self-Checkout, an integrated solution that aims to enhance the shopping experience, according…

Melanie Day: Revolutionizing campus hair care with self-service solutions

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how In Living Curls, grounded in accessibility, affordability, and community, is transforming the college experience.

Springfield Hy-Vee stores remove self-checkouts in favor of staffed express lanes

January 22, 2025

Hy-Vee grocery stores in Springfield, Missouri, are removing self-checkout lanes in favor of staffed express lanes with cashiers, according to a Springfield…

Santa Clara County suspect arrested for $11K self-checkout scam

January 21, 2025

A suspect in Santa Clara County, California, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Target stores, according to a…

Self-checkout soars: Speed, convenience drive customer demand

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

A recent survey reveals 77% of shoppers now prefer self-checkout due to speed, despite concerns about theft and job displacement, highlighting a generational…

Kodak Moments launches Edge Order Station for retail photo departments

January 17, 2025

Kodak Moments, a photo products and services provider, has launched a self-service kiosk called the Edge Order Station, according to a press release. The kiosk…

Homechow expands with kiosk launch at Rochester-area malls

January 15, 2025

Homechow, a Rochester, New York-area vending machine kiosk business, is expanding its reach with the launch of kiosks at Eastview Mall, Marketplace Mall and…

AI-powered self-checkout system now available for c-stores

January 15, 2025

NCR Voyix Corp. has introduced an automated, artificial intelligence-powered bulk scanning self-checkout solution for convenience stores. The system, piloted…

Self-checkout popularity grows among shoppers

January 15, 2025

A recent consumer survey conducted by NCR Voyix found that self-checkout options are increasingly favored by shoppers, with 77% citing speed as the primary…

Star Micronics Unveils Cutting-Edge Receipt and Removable Linerless Label Printers

Two innovative models, the TSP143IV X4 and TSP143IV SK X4 receipt and linerless label printers, redefine printing for modern retail and hospitality…

Kroger manager accused of stealing $44K in cash from self-checkout registers

December 27, 2024

A front-end manager at a Kroger Marketplace in Grovetown, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $44,000 in cash from self-checkout registers…

Franklin Instore debuting Elo-powered digital merchandising platform

December 18, 2024

Franklin Instore is debuting its Elo-powered Instore Digital + Merchandising Ecosystem at the upcoming National Retail Federation event in Jan. 2025.

Aldi Australia expands self-checkout options

December 16, 2024

Aldi Australia is rolling out self-checkout options in more stores across the country, as part of its commitment to providing a "Good Different" shopping…

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…

Tencent Cloud partners with BeLive Technology to enhance livestreaming with digital humans, self-service technology

December 13, 2024

Tencent Cloud and streaming media service provider BeLive Technology have expanded their partnership to integrate digital human solutions, leveraging the power…