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.

Amazon Invites Sainsbury Shoppers to ‘Just Walk Out’

Amazon Invites Sainsbury Shoppers to ‘Just Walk Out’
Amazon Invites Sainsbury Shoppers to ‘Just Walk Out’
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon and the U.K. grocery chain Sainsbury’s have collaborated to offer consumers checkout-free shopping at a London supermarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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80% of Modern Shoppers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks for Faster Checkout
80% of Modern Shoppers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks for Faster Checkout
October 22, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

As much as the pandemic and societal circumstances have brought about an array of changes in the way we shop and transact, consumers themselves are...

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Necessity Is the Mother of Innovation in UK’s Vending Machine Sector
Necessity Is the Mother of Innovation in UK’s Vending Machine Sector
October 05, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

The well-known proverb — necessity is the mother of invention, or in this case, “innovation” — has been the North Star guiding businesses as they...

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3 Friction Points Slowing the Adoption of Self-Checkout for Grocers
3 Friction Points Slowing the Adoption of Self-Checkout for Grocers
September 09, 2021  |  Retail

Across retail categories, consumers are increasingly opting for self-checkout. At the grocery store, rather than waiting in the same long lines multiple times each week,...

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Robot Baristas Invade Singapore Subway Stations To Keep Commuters Caffeinated
Robot Baristas Invade Singapore Subway Stations To Keep Commuters Caffeinated
August 20, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

Singapore’s train stations are being taken over by robots. Robot baristas, specifically. Transit retail and advertising solutions company Stellar Lifestyle and food and beverage-focused Internet...

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Trigo Funding Surpasses $100M As Demand For Autonomous Checkout Grows
Trigo Funding Surpasses $100M As Demand For Autonomous Checkout Grows
June 16, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

Self-service is evolving beyond the kiosk. Israeli computer vision checkout startup Trigo, which creates cashier-free purchasing solutions for grocery stores, announced a new investment on...

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Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Cashierless Tech Goes Big With New Grocery Store
Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Cashierless Tech Goes Big With New Grocery Store
June 15, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

Got social anxiety after more than a year of quarantining at home? Well, those who live in Seattle will soon be able to pick up...

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Bitcoin Daily: Resorts World Las Vegas, Gemini Crypto Exchange To Allow Patrons To Use Crypto Wallets; Cantaloupe To Accept Crypto, Loyalty Points At Cantaloupe’s Unattended Vending Locations
Bitcoin Daily: Resorts World Las Vegas, Gemini Crypto Exchange To Allow Patrons To Use Crypto...
May 06, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Resorts World Las Vegas and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini are now working together to “explore future opportunities” for casino patrons to pay for items using cryptocurrency,...

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