Unattended Retail news and trends

Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores

December 10, 2024
Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
Unattended Retail // September 11, 2024

McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the fast-food giant’s restaurants — will be able to take cash and provide change, letting customers skip the register, Bloomberg reported...

Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
Retail // July 31, 2024

As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve accuracy. The company announced in a blog post Wednesday (July 31) that the new multimodal AI foundation model uses advanced...

Unattended Payments Shape the Future of Retail Transactions
Payments Innovation // May 29, 2024

Human interaction used to be essential for finalizing transactions at traditional point-of-sale locations. However, there has been a shift, with unattended payments technologies increasingly becoming indispensable in today’s fast-paced retail environment. Ellie Smith, global head of digital acceptance at Discover® Global Network, pointed to a...

365 Retail Markets Acquires Impulsify to Expand Range of Unattended Retail Technologies
Acquisitions // May 23, 2024

365 Retail Markets has acquired Impulsify, saying the move will pave the way for 365 to supply more self-service retail experiences. The acquisition adds Impulsify’s self-service retail outlets for hotel chains and boutique properties to 365 Retail Markets’ existing range of unattended retail technology, the companies said...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption

July 31, 2024
As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve accuracy. The company announced in a blog post Wednesday (July 31) that the new multimodal AI foundation model uses advanced machine learning techniques, akin to those used in generative AI […]

Unattended Payments Shape the Future of Retail Transactions

May 29, 2024
Human interaction used to be essential for finalizing transactions at traditional point-of-sale locations. However, there has been a shift, with unattended payments technologies increasingly becoming indispensable in today’s fast-paced retail...

80% of Modern Shoppers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks for Faster Checkout

October 22, 2021
As much as the pandemic and societal circumstances have brought about an array of changes in the way we shop and transact, consumers themselves are also playing a driving role...

Self-Service And Retail’s Storevolution™

April 17, 2020
The pandemic is reshaping all facets of physical life. As we space six feet apart in pretty much every physical setting – walking in the park, waiting for groceries, nimbly...

Quick Reads
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores

December 10, 2024
Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and hotel pantries, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 10) news release. Customers present payment at the point-of-sale (POS) to unlock the unit, select their items, and then complete their purchase by […]

McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’

September 11, 2024
McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the fast-food giant’s restaurants — will...

365 Retail Markets Acquires Impulsify to Expand Range of Unattended Retail Technologies

May 23, 2024
365 Retail Markets has acquired Impulsify, saying the move will pave the way for 365 to supply more self-service retail experiences. The acquisition adds Impulsify’s self-service retail outlets for hotel chains and...

Nayax to Acquire Brazilian Automated Self-Service Solutions Provider VMtecnologia

March 07, 2024
As part of a broader push into the Latin American market, Nayax, a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform, announced that it agreed to acquire VMtecnologia. The acquisition heralds an expansion...