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.

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. It’s one of the strategic offerings the company is weighing,...

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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. Stores have been shuttering due to retail theft, staffing shortages abound, items are locked up, and navigating the...

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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. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and...

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McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
September 11, 2024  |  Unattended Retail

McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the...

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Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
July 31, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve...

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Unattended Payments Shape the Future of Retail Transactions
Unattended Payments Shape the Future of Retail Transactions
May 29, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Human interaction used to be essential for finalizing transactions at traditional point-of-sale locations. However, there has been a shift, with unattended payments technologies increasingly becoming...

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365 Retail Markets Acquires Impulsify to Expand Range of Unattended Retail Technologies
365 Retail Markets Acquires Impulsify to Expand Range of Unattended Retail Technologies
May 23, 2024  |  Acquisitions

365 Retail Markets has acquired Impulsify, saying the move will pave the way for 365 to supply more self-service retail experiences. The acquisition adds Impulsify’s self-service retail...

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