Asda is launching digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores.  The supermarket has teamed up with Diageo to place digital touchscreens on  shelves or displayed as separate units in alcohol aisles with integrated printers. Shoppers will be asked to prove their age before selecting their spirit. Once selected, the interactive screens will print a ticket to be processed at the checkout. The product will then be picked by an Asda colleague who will authorise the sale following a standard Challenge 25 prompt. The move should offer shoppers a larger choice of products wit ..read more

Bristol-based technology company, Kurve which specialises in providing electronic self-service PoS (Point of Sale) solutions to the hospitality sector, has acquired pointOne, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of both companies. Combining the resources and expertise of both businesses, this strategic acquisition reaffirms the companies’ collective mission to continue supporting businesses, drive innovation and shape the future of the hospitality industry.    Steven Rolfe, co-founder and CEO at pointOne will take over the reins from Steve Boyes as CEO at Kurve, whilst St ..read more

Pierre Gillet, vice president, international sales, BrightSign Digital signage has become an integral part of the modern transportation experience, revolutionising the way passengers navigate and interact with transit hubs. As cities across the world embrace technology, transportation authorities are also recognising its power to enhance passenger experiences and streamline operations through digital signage. From delivering real-time information to passengers to providing more creative wayfinding and building a platform for retailers to share captivating brand experiences, digital signage is ..read more

    The SSE Arena, Belfast has announced a new collaboration with Amazon to implement Just Walk Out technology at the venue, making it the first indoor arena in Europe to offer frictionless checkout-free shopping.  Guests now have the ability to grab their drinks and snacks faster, decreasing time taken to get back to the events. Located on the first floor of the arena the PAY & AWAY store is set to modernise the arena’s food and beverage offering by redefining customer convenience and providing an effortless experience. Once open, guests will enter PAY & AWAY by using ..read more

The SSE Arena, Belfast has announced a new collaboration with Amazon to implement Just Walk Out technology at the venue, making it the first indoor arena in Europe to offer frictionless checkout-free shopping.    Guests now have the ability to grab their drinks and snacks faster, decreasing time taken to get back to the events. Located on the first floor of the arena the PAY & AWAY store is set to modernise the arena’s food and beverage offering by redefining customer convenience and providing an effortless experience. Once open, guests will enter PAY & AWAY by using their c ..read more

The Co-op has introduced 200 secure till kiosks and artificial intelligence (AI) software to monitor self-checkouts. This follows a significant rise in retail crime, with 336,270 incidents of shoplifting, abuse, violence and antisocial behaviour across Co-op’s 2,400 stores during 2023 (a 44% YOY increase).  The Co-op had previously spent £200 million on security measures, including additional guards and a roving undercover team targeting crime hotspots, but has now introduced reinforced till kiosks with secure doors and locked cabinets for bottles of spirits. The retailer says it has no p ..read more

Matthew Drury, sales and marketing directorSaturn Visual Solutions Place-making – it’s far from being a new concept but, right now, the art of turning spaces into places is arguably at a peak. In the post-pandemic, post-lockdown world, people are increasingly seeking out in-person experiences, a renewed sense of community and enrichment through the enjoyment of physical locations. We’re seeing this reflected in the resurgence of brick-and-mortar retail, which is defying previous predictions of an ecommerce wipe-out, thanks to reinvention and repurposing.  Mixed-purpose venues such as mark ..read more

New research has found that three in five frontline workers believe information shared on workplace screens helps them to become more engaged with their wider business (61%), more productive (59%) and more data literate (62%). The research signifies the immense impact access to information has on workplace engagement and productivity.  The study, developed by ScreenCloud and Google ChromeOS, sought to discover insights on the tech equity gap between information and deskless workers, and the impact this has on both engagement and productivity. ‘The State of Digital Signage: 2023-2024’, dra ..read more

Morgans Consult has announced a strategic partnership with Living Map.  This partnership brings together Morgans Consult’s innovative wayfinding solutions with Living Map’s expertise in interactive mapping technology to create better connections between customers and the spaces they inhabit. Living Map excels in creating advanced mapping experiences, combining geospatial data, advanced algorithms, context-aware guidance and user-friendly interfaces.  The company’s dynamic mapping products provide solutions tailored to various industries including transportation, smart spaces, culture ..read more

Daryl Bedford, sales director, Harrison The impacts of theft on the retail industry Businesses face an ongoing challenge: theft. Despite many retailers implementing additional security measures such as extra guards, security barriers, and employee body cams, the issue of stolen goods continues to plague the industry. Alcohol, beauty products, and baby formula are the most common stolen goods, and this is likely to persist in the coming months. To overcome this issue, retailers must adopt point of sale (POS) and display solutions to help combat loss.   The issue of retail theft has be ..read more