Category Archives: Retail Systems

The automated retail industry is one of the two core technology showplaces today (financial Services being #2).

- Emerging technologies such as robotics, lockers, digital signage, vending and automated vending lead the way. Amazon and Google revolutionize physical delivery. OuterWall has another great idea (or not).
- More mature retail technology includes interactive displays, next-generation POS, mobile interplay, multi-touch, kiosks for self-service, video services, and customer service technology.
- Companion technologies include ATMs, kiosks, Advanced ATMS, NFC and thin client.
- Standards – here we have more regulatory guidelines in play along with more standards than any other industry. PCI, OPOS, JPOS, MPOS, HIPAA, ADA, UL, CE just to name a few.

Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management

Source: www.gartner.com New in-depth report by Gartner on FSMs

Sega Saturn: how one decision destroyed PlayStation’s greatest rival

After the huge success of the Mega Drive, Sega was filled with confidence about its future. But then on this week, twenty years ago, everything fell apart Source: www.theguardian.com

kiosk CTS at HIMSS Antimicrobial Copper UV Light Demo

CTS at HIMSS demonstrated entire line of patient check-in kiosk services as well as new antimicrobial and antibacterial finishes for medical kiosk Source: www.kioskcts.com kiosks with new anti microbial finishes are demonstrated at himss in April. very cool

10 chic Apple Watch stands to fit any style

If you thought your Apple Watch looked fetch on your wrist, wait until you see these stands. Source: mashable.com

VXL Thin Client Solution for QSRs Fast Casual Restaurants

Solution from VXL.net announces that, by sales, it is now the market leader in the QSR (Quick-Service Restaurant) sector/market. Source: thinclient.org VXL.net announces that, by sales, it is now the market leader in the QSR (Quick-Service Restaurant) sector

What’s the future of last-mile delivery? – DC Velocity

Drones get all the headlines, but there are other ways to get orders into customers’ hands quickly without relying on costly parcel services. Source: www.dcvelocity.com

Harvey Nichols customers use iPads to unlock product content in store « Retail Innovation

Harvey Nichols customers use iPads to unlock product content in store Source: retail-innovation.com As well as providing an enhanced shopping experience, it enables retailers to collect data on customer behaviour in store prior to checkout. After leaving the store, predictive models use this data to increase customer engagement and sales. Based on their clients’ objectives, they can drive… Read More »

Pharmabox Rolls Out Automated Drugstore, Filling Void In Underserved Communities

MIAMI — Pharmabox Inc. said it’s shipping the first of its first self-service kiosks that carry more than 140 items typically found in a local pharmacy. Pharmabox creator and company chief executive Alejandro Rodríguez Espinoza said he wanted to find a way to get name-brand products into communities that are underserved by brick and mortar stores. After two years… Read More »

AVT Inc. Files For Chapter 11 Protection Vending Manufacturer Says ‘Business As Usual’ During Reorganization

AVT management said its core vending and automated retailing business remains strong, and blamed the filing on past attempts at diversification into unrelated businesses. Wayne Salvino, the newly i… Source: kioskindustry.org

Omni-channel demand overwhelms retailers

Retailers say costs are growing as they increase their focus on selling across channels. Despite many companies making significant investments to imp.. Source: www.itweb.co.za