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More Than Half of Gen Z Consumers Would Switch Retailers for Self-Checkout

June 12, 2025
Self-Service Kiosks Evolve Into ‘Smart Stores’
Inside Cantaloupe’s Big Bet on Frictionless Retail for the TikTok Generation
Unattended Retail // June 02, 2025

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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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

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 into the healthcare retail market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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

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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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

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 as shrinkage) and the changing expectations of consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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More Than Half of Gen Z Consumers Would Switch Retailers for Self-Checkout

June 12, 2025
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 and unlocking new opportunities for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Inside Cantaloupe’s Big Bet on Frictionless Retail for the TikTok Generation

June 02, 2025
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 article and enjoy unlimited free...

Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves

April 14, 2025
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 as shrinkage) and the changing...

Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption

July 31, 2024
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 accuracy. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Cantaloupe Adds ‘Smart Aisles’ to Self-Service Commerce Stable

May 05, 2025
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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores

December 10, 2024
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 free access to all PYMNTS...

McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’

September 11, 2024
McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

365 Retail Markets Acquires Impulsify to Expand Range of Unattended Retail Technologies

May 23, 2024
365 Retail Markets has acquired Impulsify, saying the move will pave the way for 365 to supply more self-service retail experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...