The automated retail market opened 2020 on pace to easily continue its double-digit growth. The continued adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) is making it easier for merchants to satisfy consumers’ need for speed and convenience in their self-serve shopping...
To help build customer loyalty, eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers have a myriad of tools on hand: Cashiers can sign customers up for loyalty cards at brick-and-mortar stores, and eCommerce sites can send customers special offers and coupons by email. While vending machines and unattended kiosks...
Prepared food vendors are finding a new way to distribute their meals, turning to unattended retail to bring fresh food to on-the-go customers. The reason? Consumers visiting a new area might have a hard time finding a place to pick up a healthy meal. “It’s...
After raising $30 million in a Series C funding round, Farmer’s Fridge has its eyes on doubling its operation in 2019. The startup, which is based in Chicago, offers salads and other meals through vending machines, the Chicago Tribune reported. With the funds, Farmer’s Fridge plans to bolster...
March 26, 2020
The automated retail market opened 2020 on pace to easily continue its double-digit growth. The continued adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) is making it easier for merchants to satisfy consumers’ need for speed and convenience in their self-serve shopping experiences. Amazon Go’s cashierless retail model is also continuing to […]
September 06, 2018
After raising $30 million in a Series C funding round, Farmer’s Fridge has its eyes on doubling its operation in 2019. The startup, which is based in Chicago, offers salads and other meals through vending machines, the Chicago Tribune reported. With the funds, Farmer’s Fridge plans to bolster its workforce in Chicago. At the same time, the company […]
