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Survey: Cash is number one in Europe

01.12.2023

According to a new survey cash is the most frequently used payment method in Europe. On average, one out of four respondents see the digital euro as a supplement to cash.

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DTEK.ai revolutionizes retail with SWIFT

31.10.2023

DTEK.ai, a leading provider of innovative retail technology solutions, officially launched SWIFT at North Star, one of the world's most disruptive global startup events in 2023. The revolutionary technology leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision to transform the retail checkout process.

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Mercedes-Benz and Mastercard: in-car payments

28.09.2023

Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fuelling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint. Drivers can now leverage convenient payments to enhance the in-vehicle experience.

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Emerging fraud schemes in retail and eCommerce

18.09.2023

Visa released the Fall 2023 edition of its Biannual Threats Report which highlights emerging fraud schemes targeting the global economy. This edition showcases a significant rise of phishing schemes proliferated through generative AI tools, and a marked increase in enumeration and ransomware.

A REWE Pick and Go store in Cologne from the inside; Copyright: Michael Breuer | photokonzept.de

Self-checkout: Smarter ways to pay

08.08.2023

Companies the world over are both collaborating and competing to develop self-service systems and self-service checkouts that enable an autonomous shopping experience.

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Retailers' demand for cash automation solutions surges

16.02.2023

Despite the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and cash usage, investment by retailers in devices that count, verify and store banknotes is increasing worldwide.

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Easy charging – quick payment

01.02.2023

2023 is the year in which the new charging station regulation comes into force. The aim of this regulation is to make it easier for drivers to charge their electric vehicles in the future. Then all newly installed public charging stations will have to accept debit and credit cards.

An autonomous Zabka Nano Store; Copyright: Zabka Group

Autonomous stores: Grab&Go concepts multiplying

03.01.2023

The autonomous store, which enables shopping with an automated payment process in the background, represents a major leap forward in innovation in the retail sector.

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All-In-One POS Solutions

08.06.2022

Digital solutions in retail and hospitality - "Yet they remain an enigma for many businesses," says David Feichter, Chief Product Officer at orderbird AG.

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Machine vision: Cameras observe and "think along"

08.03.2022

Machine vision has recently made great strides. It is also being used in the area of checkout control in retail.

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Checkout-free and unmanned stores

31.07.2020

Completely cashierless or staff-free stores are still rare, but there are successful examples. Will they soon become a serious alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar stores?

Different sweet pastries can be seen on a screen, the computer frames them automatically; copyright: beta-web GmbH

Retail Technology for hands-on use

19.02.2020

Digital and with optimized processes – that is how the store of the future will look like. EuroShop 2020 shows all the technologies that make life easier for retailers.