Retailers shaking up self-checkout offerings as deployments increase

The global installed base of self-checkouts will nearly double within five years, an RBR study finds.

Italy's Coop Group deploys self-scanning by Datalogic

July 18, 2013

The Italian consumer cooperative Coop Estense is rolling out a self-scanning shopping solution by Datalogic. The Coop Group deployed 600 Joya terminals and the…

In-aisle self-scanning enters the Middle East

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A concept store in Abu Dhabi implements in-aisle scanning to go with the area's modernization project.

AVT enters propane market with tank exchange, purchase kiosk

July 17, 2013

The automated retail systems manufacturer AVT Inc. announced the development of a self-service kiosk for the sales and exchange of propane tanks.

State grant helps Illinois library deploy self-checkout

July 9, 2013

The Morton Grove Public Library in Morton Grove, Ill., is turning to self-checkout to improve customer convenience, according to an article on…

From connectivity to smart infrastructure, Motorola prepares for retail's future

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A look at how shoppers, retailers and stores are using tech to smarten up. 

3M debuts new SelfCheck features during Chicago library conference

June 28, 2013

3M Library Systems unveiled a re-imagined interface for its 3M SelfCheck system at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition taking…

Motorola shows off retail kiosk at Innovation Showcase

June 26, 2013

Motorola Solutions Inc. held its annual Innovation Showcase last week, touting its latest inventions to technology analysts and the press, dailyherald.com…

Digital imaging scanner released by Datalogic

June 20, 2013

Datalogic, providers of retail checkout scanning technology, has announced the availability of the Magellan 9800i scanner-scale, a fully digital, multiplane…

Fujitsu updates U-Scan self-checkout software

June 18, 2013

Fujitsu today announced its next generation of the U-Scan self checkout with features that the company said will benefit retailers in a competitive market.

NCR named top global supplier of self-checkout tech

June 14, 2013

NCR Corporation has been named the world's largest supplier of retail self-checkout technology, according to new research published by consulting firm RBR.

Costco to eliminate self-checkout from stores

June 10, 2013

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek announced last week the company's plans to eliminate self-service checkout from its stores.

New study reveals a growing appetite for self-service among consumers

June 5, 2013

Personalized automation may be the ticket to winning the wallets of global consumers, according to the Cisco Customer Experience Report released today.

Economy of action: The No. 1 consideration before a self-service deployment

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

My last blog detailed a poorly developed kiosk solution that was in an Ann Taylor retail store, and it got me thinking about some of the main considerations…

RFID-based self-checkout system targets specialty shops

May 13, 2013

The Nestlé Nespresso boutique in Munich, Germany, is testing an RFID-based self-checkout kiosk by French manufacturer IER. The Expedited Self Payment kiosk is…

NCR outperforms with double-digit bump

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

NCR posts a solid start to 2013, with first quarter revenues up 13 percent year-over-year.

Frustrated mother creates Swift Shopper mobile shopping app

April 24, 2013

Naomi Wilson, a mother of four who became frustrated with the grocery store experience, created a mobile shopping application that she says simplifies the…

Snapfinger app adds more mobile options for restaurants

April 23, 2013

The mobile commerce platform Snapfinger announced the launch of its on-premise, self-checkout and mobile payment application that the company said enables…

Retail's new industrial revolution

Self-service technology is permanently changing the landscape for the retail worker.

Walmart expands Scan & Go to 12 more markets

March 20, 2013

Walmart announced it is expanding the Scan & Go checkout app to a dozen more markets, nearly tripling the number of stores involved in the pilot program…