Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Simbe brings real-time visibility to fresh departments, tackling shrink, food waste

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 21, 2025

Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.

From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Motion Controls Robotics launches online quoting portal for robotic palletizing systems

August 13, 2025

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. has launched an online portal for its BA Palletizer, enabling manufacturers to get instant quotes for robotic palletizing…

Simbe's robot, sensors tackle grocery's fresh food challenges

August 12, 2025

Simbe, a provider of retail shelf digitization, has launched Store Intelligence capabilities to provide grocery stores with a comprehensive solution for fresh…

Hai Robotics appoints Adrian Stoch as CEO Americas

August 12, 2025

Hai Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation, has named Adrian Stoch as its next CEO for the Americas, effective August 18, 2025.

HomeBase USA deploys Simbe’s Tally robot

August 7, 2025

HomeBase USA has deployed Simbe's shelf-scanning robot in pilot programs at two locations.

Farm thrives with vending machine and robotic helpers

July 28, 2025

Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…

Fusian sushi rolls out success with strategic automation and a human touch

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.

GNC deploys autonomous drones to speed up fulfillment, drive inventory efficiency

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

GNC deploys Corvus Robotic drones and the return on investment is way beyond more accurate inventory.

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Robodog on patrol at Long Island construction site

July 16, 2025

A $100,000 robotic dog, named Spot, is on patrol at a Long Island, New York construction site. Spot is tasked with boosting safety for workers building a…

VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

Amazon deploys 1 millionth robot, launches AI model for robotic fleet

July 2, 2025

Amazon has hit a robotic milestone with the deployment of its one millionth robot in operation.

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…