Category Archives: AI retail

National Restaurant Show 2026: In search of the unified tech stack – 10 takeaways to consider, exhibits review

National Restaurant Show 2026 AI makes it easier to get things done faster. But putting it in place to work right in an operation with hundreds (if not thousands) of moving parts like commercial foodservice can be overwhelming.  This week’s National Restaurant Show 2026 at Chicago’s McCormick Place showcased technological strides in every aspect of foodservice operations: ordering,… Read More: National Restaurant Show 2026: In search of the unified tech… »

National Restaurant Show 2026: Will self service drive the AI restaurant ecosystem?

National Restaurant Show, May 16-19, McCormick Place, Chicago The race is on in the restaurant space. Consumers, time pressed and increasingly tech savvy, rely on commercial foodservice for their daily meals, inflation notwithstanding.  To meet this demand, foodservice operators cannot take a breather in acquiring the most cost efficient tools at their disposal. No small feat for an… Read More: National Restaurant Show 2026: Will self service drive the AI… »

 Amusement Expo International 2026 boosts personalization, management

Trade Show Report It’s never a dull moment in the amusement business, but last week’s Amusement Expo International show in Las Vegas pushed the industry’s excitement into a higher gear. Attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center indulged in a barrage of gamification innovations – personalization technologies such as immersive reality, AI holograms and  avatars – that augment… Read More:  Amusement Expo International 2026 boosts personalization, management »

NRF Big Show 2026: Top 10 takeaways on push to self service, exhibitor highlights

Photo provided by the National Retail Federation. NRF Big Show 2026 Report One would be guilty of hyperbole to say that the NRF Big Show in New York City has become the largest self-service technology show in the world. But a veteran attendee can certainly say the number of unattended service exhibits has surged every year, driven by… Read More: NRF Big Show 2026: Top 10 takeaways on push to… »

Retail AI: Meet the education challenge

AI on the move RetailNow panel calls tech players to action Anyone active in the retail space knows that AI, in addition to improving the customer experience, is changing many if not most retail functions. In order for retailers to adapt to this new reality, they need the support of technology providers and a game plan for introducing… Read More: Retail AI: Meet the education challenge »

Retail tech innovation sizzles at RetailNOW show

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Keeping Up With Expanding Retail Technology AI revolution calls for vendor/reseller partnerships Keeping up with retail technology has never been more challenging. Tech innovators continue to improve management tools at an alarming pace, making it harder for retailers to decide what tools to invest in.  Big thanks to OptConnect for providing the KMA booth with wonderful WiFi! As… Read More: Retail tech innovation sizzles at RetailNOW show »

AI Assisting Retail with Revenue

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AI Useful Results for Retailers Article on retailtouchpoints July 10th on AI and Retail. Quick Brief / Summary AI is coming Retailers exploring and new startups like Verneek have formed. We’ve covered Verneek and their terrific pilot they finished with Sprouts. Very successful. They include some nice data predictions — Global ecommerce sales, representing 22% of all retail sales, could increase to $5.4 trillion… Read More: AI Assisting Retail with Revenue »