Walmart's invisible barcodes crack down on shoplifting

September 11, 2024

Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…

Sainsbury's debuts AI-powered checkouts

September 10, 2024

Sainsbury's is integrating AI across 22,500 checkouts, according to a BelfastLive report. The technology will enable self-checkouts to identify unbarcoded…

Havis, Verifone partner on C18 self-checkout kiosk for convenience stores

September 6, 2024

Havis, Inc., a leading provider of technology mounting solutions, has unveiled the C18 Self-Checkout Kiosk in collaboration with Verifone, a global leader in…

British supermarket Asda to increase staffed checkouts, decrease self checkouts

August 15, 2024

Asda, a British supermarket chain, will be increasing staff on checkouts and admits it has reached a limit with self-service lanes, according to a BBC report.

Morrisons supermarket in the UK doubles self checkouts, cuts staffed lanes

August 14, 2024

Morrisons supermarket in Malton, England has decreased staffed checkout lanes and doubled its amount of self checkouts, according to a Gazette & Herald…

Star Micronics Unveils the SK5-31 Thermal Kiosk Printer: Adaptable & Feature-Rich

The SK5-31 kiosk printer redefines speed and efficiency with a multitude of features found nowhere else in the industry.

MIT develops AI-powered robot that gently bags groceries

July 2, 2024

MIT researchers are making waves with a robotic system designed to tackle a chore many dislike: bagging groceries.

Ikea unveils self-service kiosks to streamline shopping experience

July 1, 2024

Ikea is transforming the way customers shop with the introduction of Upptäcka self-service kiosks across all stores. The kiosks empower shoppers to explore…

Partner Tech Set to Debut Next-Gen Self-Checkout Solution with Advanced AI Features at RSPA

Advanced AI-driven self-checkout software revolutionizes the customer experience and enhances theft prevention.

Is self checkout on the chopping block? 6 major retailers change policies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Major retailers like Walmart, Target and Dollar General are scrapping some self-checkout lanes due to a shoplifting surge. Even with higher wages and worker…

The Future of Kiosks in the Hotel Industry

As headlines continue to publicize self-service technology’s impact on popular markets like QSR, grocery, healthcare, and retail, a quieter transformation is…

Indy goes self-serve: Aramark brings scan-and-pay concession stands to speedway

June 6, 2024

Aramark Sports and Entertainment has installed self-service concession stand kiosks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The "Refreshments Express" concession…

Walmart refunds customers overcharged at self-checkout

June 3, 2024

Walmart is refunding customers impacted by inaccurate self-checkout transactions, according to a report by The U.S. Sun that cited a Bloomberg report.

Up, Up and Away! OEMs are Now Capitalizing on Kiosks - but it’s Only Just the Start

It’s no secret that business has boomed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who’ve embraced the opportunities presented by kiosks of all shapes and…

Several Safeways to remove self-checkouts due to rising theft

May 28, 2024

Safeway, a supermarket chain that operates 918 stores throughout the U.S., will remove self-checkout kiosks at some of its stores in the San Francisco Bay…

Dover Fueling Solution unveils partnership with FLYX

May 17, 2024

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has unveiled a partnership with FLYX, an omnichannel cloud software solution company, aimed at revolutionizing the fuel and…

Self-Service Technologies for the Retail Grocery Industry

When it comes to maximizing sales and minimizing costs, digitalization is gaining in importance in all grocery retail sales channels.

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How restaurants can take tech lessons from retail

by Hope Neiman — cmo, tillster

Retail's tech solutions are solid. Many restaurants rely on a patchwork of technological advancements to help their brands success. Here are some lessons…

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…

Walmart removes more self-checkout lanes as a response to shoplifting

May 3, 2024

Walmart is continuing to remove self-checkout lanes from its branches. The list of locations where self-checkout lanes are being removed now includes…