Category Archives: Self-Checkout

NACS 2026: Connected technology reshapes c-store operations; 10 takeaways

Convention Report, Takeaways, Exhibitors Published reports call the U.S. c-store business a mature industry in terms of growth, but technology offers big opportunities to gain share of consumer spending. That much was obvious at this past week’s NACS 2026 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. System integration emerged as a central technology theme: exhibitors connected checkout, payments,… Read More: NACS 2026: Connected technology reshapes c-store operations; 10 takeaways »

Tiger Report offers multi-faceted insight on self-service kiosk industry’s double-digit growth

Report Overview The self-service kiosk industry continues to expand at a fast pace, driven by evolving automation technology and growing customer acceptance of self-service in nearly all venues. Companies and organizations seeking to understand this technology-intensive sector now have a comprehensive and easy-to-understand resource, the Tiger 2026 Market Report, courtesy of the Kiosk Manufacturer Association and The Industry… Read More: Tiger Report offers multi-faceted insight on self-service kiosk industry’s double-digit… »

Technology drives vending use cases, tasks equipment service teams

Service and Vending Much has been reported about new capabilities of self service equipment thanks to technology, but when it comes to vending, one maxim has never changed since the time Hero of Tesibus is believed to have invented a coin-operated machine to dispense sacrificial water in ancient Egypt: Service makes the difference. In vending industry parlance, “service”… Read More: Technology drives vending use cases, tasks equipment service teams »

LAX Metro Transit Center deploys VenHub robotic smart store

VenHub launches Smart Retail Store at LAX/Metro Transit Center at Los Angeles International Airport June 6, 2025. Photo provided by VenHub.

The launch marks VenHub’s first deployment in partnership with LA Metro, with additional locations planned VenHub Global, Inc., a provider of an autonomous, AI-powered retail store, unveiled its flagship Smart Store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month, the company announced in a press release. The Smart Store brings secure, frictionless, and… Read More: LAX Metro Transit Center deploys VenHub robotic smart store »

Self-Checkout Systems – Advantages and Disadvantages

Self Check-out Systems Overview In the not-so-distant past, a trip to the grocery store involved casually chatting with a cashier as they scanned your items and packed your bags. Today, an impersonal yet efficient self-checkout machine is replacing familiar interaction. As these sleek, touchscreen hybrid POS kiosks become a standard fixture in retail environments, one can’t help but… Read More: Self-Checkout Systems – Advantages and Disadvantages »

Self Checkout Trends for Walmart and Target

Self Checkout is Getting Second Wind Thanks to Retail Theft From article at MRCTV May 2024 Summary of the key points: Rising Retail Theft: Major retailers like Walmart and Target are closing self-checkout terminals due to a spike in shoplifting, leading to a loss called “shrink” which surged nearly $20 billion in a year Self-Checkout Evolution: The self-checkout (SCO) technology is evolving with the… Read More: Self Checkout Trends for Walmart and Target »

Kroger Checkout Supermarket Goes To Cashier Line Mode

Self-Checkout Supermarket News From EatThis August 17th Excerpt When it comes to checking out at the grocery store, most places allow customers the choice between a self-checkout or a cashier lane. For a trip with a lot of items, the small area provided can be difficult when trying to scan them. At least until now. Kroger has finally unveiled… Read More: Kroger Checkout Supermarket Goes To Cashier Line Mode »

Vending Checkout – AI-Powered Self-Checkout and Vending Charlotte Airport Kiosks – Grab and Go

Grab and Go Smart Vending Airports HMS Introduces Smart Vending press release — HMSHost Smart Vending for Touchless Food and Beverage Experience. Dynamic Vision Recognition Captures Purchased Snack Items While Automated Blue Light Cleans Vending Machine Between Users. Editors Note: HMS Hosting announcing deployment of AI Self-Checkout Smart Vending in Charlotte. The language is odd such as “Just… Read More: Vending Checkout – AI-Powered Self-Checkout and Vending Charlotte Airport Kiosks… »

Walmart Testing Self-Checkout ONLY at Arkansas Store

From the Kansas City Star Jun2020 Going full self-checkout only has pluses and minuses. It has critics and fans. The pandemic has sensitized buyers towards other people handling their food (after they have handled 200 other persons food). A lot more Walmart employees now get to assist and make the experience better, rather than acting as checker. Bagging… Read More: Walmart Testing Self-Checkout ONLY at Arkansas Store »