Automated Retail

Automated Retail
The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
February 03, 2024

Self-service technology is bringing us full-circle — the automat seems to be making a comeback around the world.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Mini Melts Leverages Automated Kiosks to Drive off-Hours Concessions Sales
September 05, 2023

As the food service industry looks for ways to meet demand amid ongoing labor challenges, many companies are turning to automated channels to boost their capacity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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How Hybrid Work Is Driving B2B Self-Service Tech
February 10, 2023

New forms of catering have emerged in response to the rise of hybrid working. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Offering Choice Boosts Grocery Shoppers’ Comfort With Cashierless Checkout
February 10, 2023

As computer vision enters the grocery industry, consumers may not be ready for the change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Robots Fill Prescriptions at Walgreens Automated Fulfillment Centers
October 02, 2022

Drug store chain Walgreens is expanding a system of huge fulfillment centers — some as large as a city block — where robots package prescriptions for patients, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Commerce Automation Turns Retailers Into Omnichannel Marketplaces
March 25, 2022

There’s a difference between setting up a digital storefront and making it truly … work.  There’s a difference between simply being “findable” online and existing as part of a fully-fledged ecosystem that brings retailers, marketplaces and brands together — and lures the consumers in droves....

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Groceries Enlist Robots For Stocking, Deliveries
April 08, 2020

With the coronavirus’ multi-faceted threats to health and funds for people everywhere, grocery stores have tried to mediate the former by introducing more robots in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Helpful Robots Of Automated Retail
March 31, 2020

High-level market intelligence about the $18 billion expected to be invested over the next three years is a major focus of the March 2020 Automated Retail Tracker™ from PYMNTS, which serves as a bimonthly breakdown of developments in this rapidly growing business sector. Get the Full...

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Farmer’s Fridge On The Importance Of Digital Upgrades
March 27, 2020

Vending machines have increasingly moved beyond salty snacks to offering a variety of fresh food options, something that CEO Luke Saunders, of fresh meal vending solutions provider Farmer’s Fridge, tells PYMNTS represents special inventory challenges. In the Automated Retail Tracker, Saunders discusses how cloud-based tools...