Retail News & Media

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…

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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…

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Stop & Shop expands digital access with in-store kiosks

December 12, 2024

Stop & Shop, a New England regional grocery retailer, is bridging the digital divide for customers by introducing Savings Station kiosks across its 350…

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How self-service technology is revolutionizing the in-store holiday shopping experience

by Misty Berlin — VP of Sales and Partnerships, ACRELEC

The holiday shopping season is underway, with retailers worldwide rolling out enticing deals to drive foot traffic and boost sales. While many consumers…

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Nori founder's Self-Service Innovation Summit keynote addresses socially conscious tech

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dr. Anora Morton, CEO and founder of The Nori Project, a pioneering "Food Equi-Tech" company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Self-Service Innovation…

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Ink'd Greetings offers free personalized holiday cards

December 3, 2024

Ink'd Greetings, which provides self-service kiosks where customers can design and print personalized greeting cards, is spreading holiday cheer by offering…

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission weighs pros, cons of sports betting kiosks

November 26, 2024

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is exploring the possibility of allowing sports betting kiosks in retail locations such as bars and restaurants. This…

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TikTok influencer arrested for Target self-checkout theft

November 26, 2024

A 22-year-old TikTok influencer, Marlena Valez, was arrested this week in Florida after allegedly stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from a Cape Coral…

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Catdi Printing leverages AI for instant quoting, expands kiosk network

November 22, 2024

Catdi Printing, a commercial printing solutions provider, has begun integrating advanced AI capabilities to streamline its quoting process, according to a…

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Self-Service Innovation Summit panel to cover biometrics in ATMs, kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Where does biometric identification stand today in self-service solutions? This is a topic a panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit will cover in detail.

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RJ Julia Booksellers installs book vending machine at New Haven airport

November 19, 2024

Independent bookstore RJ Julia Booksellers has expanded its reach to air travelers. The bookstore recently installed a vending machine at Tweed New Haven…

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Company seeks court order to secure abandoned Redbox kiosks

November 18, 2024

A Murfreesboro, Tennessee company, Discarded Obsolete Machines and Technological Equipment Recovery, is taking action to address a growing security concern…

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Self-Service Innovation Summit: Driving profitable self-service retail in high-traffic locations

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit…

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Saeima introduces self-service kiosk for members, visitors

November 7, 2024

The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, has opened a self-service food kiosk to cater to the needs of its members and visitors, according to a Baltic News Network…

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Why even small businesses should be using digital signage

Whether it's a specialty retail store, mom-and-pop restaurant, or smalltown service provider, digital signage can transform how small businesses communicate…

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Mother's Market & Kitchen sees club member growth thanks to kiosk

October 31, 2024

Mother's Market & Kitchen, a health food grocer in Southern California, has witnessed a 33% increase in mobile club subscribers thanks to a kiosk strategy.

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Fleet Feet leaders talk aligning marketing with the in-store retail experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Victoria Patterson, field marketing manager for the East Coast at Fleet…

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Marks & Spencer to experiment with in-fitting room checkouts

October 28, 2024

Marks & Spencer is set to introduce a novel shopping experience by placing self-service checkouts directly within its fitting rooms, according to a Fashion…

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ecoATM installs kiosks in Aaron’s, Price Rite Marketplace, Northeast Grocery

October 24, 2024

ecoATM is bringing fully autonomous kiosks that allow customers to sell and recycle their old mobile devices to Aaron's, Price Rite Marketplace, Northeast…

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Meijer kiosks help prescripton drug disposal effort

October 23, 2024

In anticipation of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, happening October 26, Meijer aims to continue its strong momentum in properly disposing of…

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