POS/PAYMENTS

Amazon is pulling the plug on retail use of a groundbreaking biometric customer payment solution it rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TPS Group Holdings is deploying unified commerce solutions across more than 100 stores.

Cineplex is utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence in an effort to make online promotions more relevant to customers.

ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC is offering digital, seamless savings on beer, wine, and spirits for rewards members.

Pacsun is continuing its digital innovation effort in a new partnership with the parent company of e-commerce platform BigCommerce.

A global quick-service chain specializing in premium acai and smoothies is leveraging cloud-based omnichannel capabilities in its new U.S. stores.

The Shoe Palace and DTLR banners of JD Sports North America are digitally placing orders and performing checkout with mobile devices at more stores.

Amazon is launching a portable cashier-free shopping experience that can go on the road with events and pop-ups.

Etsy is expanding its capability to let customers shop and make purchases within AI agents.

The annual NRF "Big Show" will once again serve as a bellwether for the direction retail technology will take in the coming year.