Unattended Retail

The rise of unattended retail – from yesterday's vending machines full of candy and soda to quick meals. Offering two-day delivery is the new standard — yet, even that isn't fast enough for most retailers.

More Than Half of Gen Z Consumers Would Switch Retailers for Self-Checkout
More Than Half of Gen Z Consumers Would Switch Retailers for Self-Checkout
June 12, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

Early stumbles in self-checkout are giving way to a new era of self-service commerce powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, reshaping retail...

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Inside Cantaloupe’s Big Bet on Frictionless Retail for the TikTok Generation
Inside Cantaloupe’s Big Bet on Frictionless Retail for the TikTok Generation
June 02, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

For decades, brick-and-mortar stores, loyalty programs and flashy eCommerce sites were sufficient to engage consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Lori’s Gifts Launches Checkout-Free Hospital Retail Stores
Lori’s Gifts Launches Checkout-Free Hospital Retail Stores
May 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Lori’s Gifts, one of the nation’s largest operators of hospital gift shops, rolled out fully automated, checkout-free stores as the next step of its expansion...

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Cantaloupe Adds ‘Smart Aisles’ to Self-Service Commerce Stable
Cantaloupe Adds ‘Smart Aisles’ to Self-Service Commerce Stable
May 05, 2025  |  Retail

Self-service commerce company Cantaloupe is debuting new products designed to promote frictionless retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves
Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves
April 14, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

The pressures facing retailers were in place long before tariffs and the specter of rising inflation dominated headlines. They’ve been dealing with theft (also known...

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Self-Service Payments Firm Cantaloupe Reportedly Weighs Sale
Self-Service Payments Firm Cantaloupe Reportedly Weighs Sale
February 26, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Self-service payments technology and software company Cantaloupe is reportedly considering putting itself up for sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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How Self-Service Technology Is Helping Physical Retail Take Back Sales
How Self-Service Technology Is Helping Physical Retail Take Back Sales
February 26, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

The brick-and-mortar retail model is in flux. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Unattended Payment Growth Spurs Debate on Balancing Convenience, Security
Unattended Payment Growth Spurs Debate on Balancing Convenience, Security
February 04, 2025  |  Unattended Retail

Consumer preferences favor convenient, autonomous transactions, sparking the growth of self-service solutions across various industries. Unattended payments are driving this trend, providing customers with efficient,...

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Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
December 10, 2024  |  Unattended Retail

Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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