Automated Retail Tracker

Inside the March Tracker

Automated Retail Tracker

A look at how a new checkout technology could power a multibillion-dollar market
The latest developments from the automated retail space, including 7-Eleven’s testing of cashierless convenience stores and Nordstrom’s efforts to digitize vending machines
An interview with Luke Saunders, founder and CEO of fresh meal vending company Farmer’s Fridge, on how his business is upgrading customers’ experiences at its self-service smart vending machines

Inside the August Tracker

Automated Retail Tracker

Bhushan Mehendale, vice president of engineering at Esper, on designing software that allows retailers to remotely change automated kiosks’ functions and use them for various sales applications
Notable news from around the space, including Kroger and Ocado’s new automated order fulfillment centers and McDonald’s experiment with robotic fryers
A Deep Dive examining how automated buy online, pickup in store solutions help stores compete against eCommerce giants

Inside the July Tracker

Automated Retail Tracker

An interview with Jake Galler, chief operating officer and co-founder of Polycade, on designing arcade consoles that offer modern, intuitive payment experiences and data insights
Notable news and trends from around the space, including Waitrose’s in-home grocery delivery offering and new data about travelers’ airport automation preferences
A Deep Dive examining how brick-and-mortar grocers are using high-tech approaches to manage inventory and keep shelves stocked

Inside the June Tracker

Automated Retail Tracker

An interview with Farmhouse Market co-founder Kendra Rasmusson on designing a secure, 24/7 self-serve organic grocery store
A Deep Dive examining obstacles hindering U.S. mobile payment uptake, potential benefits of the technology and strategies for encouraging adoption
Notable news and trends, including Stora Enso’s smart connected retail cabinets’ debut and Costco’s self-checkout plans

Inside the May Tracker

Unattended Retail Tracker

An interview with Tina Consola, first deputy director of Chicago’s Department of Finance, on the city’s self-serve kiosks for municipal payments — and why it’s crucial they accept cash
A Deep Dive examining how taxis are embracing app-based solutions to stay afloat in a market now dominated by Uber and Lyft
Notable news and trends, including Generation NEXT’s Print Mates acquisition and Menorca Airport’s new biometric boarding process

Inside the April Tracker

Automated Retail

An interview with ID TECH’s Justin Ning on how retail kiosks and vending machines can help strengthen customer loyalty and relationships
A Deep Dive examining how unattended retail operators are working to combat attempted theft and fraud at their machines
Notable news and trends, including Civic’s approach to age-regulated beer vending and Shanghai-based café Ratio’s adoption of a robotic barista