When it comes to point-of-sale innovation, the number of ways that we're seeing new technologies seamlessly integrated is astonishing; from wearables to NFC, shopping has gone digital to the delight of consumers on a worldwide basis. As the shift towards more economical ways of keep track of purchases, point-of-sale innovations are placing simplicity front and center, but also ensuring the experience is as fun as possible.
The rise of eCommerce has lead to a shift in the real life buying habits of shoppers; while they might want something now, they could be more likely to hold off to get it online at a better price. As such, retailers are scrambling to incorporate point-of-sale innovations that are putting consumers back in the mood to buy.
21 Point-of-Sale Innovations

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Dynamic Payment Option Cards
This All-In-One Card Lets Users Pay However They Want with One Swipe

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Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions

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Touchscreen Tabletop Menus
Order Food Conveniently From Your Seat with Draqie Interactive Table
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Suave Payment Suits
The Power Suit Lets You Pay with the Wave of a Hand
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Digital Price Tags
Self-Updating BitTag by Samuel Cox Shows Value of Goods in BitCoin
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Instant Shopping Scanner Apps
The Powatag App Lets Users Buy Items Wherever They Are
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Crossover Wallet Apps
Starbucks' Mobile Payment May Soon Let You Make Other Purchases with Its App
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Vein-Scanning Payment Systems
The Quixter Vein Scanner Reads the Unique Patterns on Your Palm
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Vein-Scanning Checkout Systems
The Fujitsu PulseWallet Lets You Pay Using Your Palm
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Touchscreen Credit Cards
The MasterCard Display Card Allows People to Create One-Time Passwords
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Startup Tablet Giveaways
GoPago is Offering Merchants a Free Motorola Xyboard For Using Its App
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Emotion-Scanning Checkout Tablets
The Simplate Platform Customizes Deals by Scanning Faces
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Wrist-Replacing Wallets
The Pulse Wallet That Launched at CES 2014 Uses Palm Readings as Payment
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Palm Print-Scanning ATMs
The New Chase Bank Electronic Banking Kiosks Could Use Biometric Scanning
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Wearable Coffee Payments
Wearbucks is a Wearable Way to Pay for Coffee at Starbucks
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Interactive Register Tablet Stands
The 'Stand' iPad Register Makes Business Transactions Simpler
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Tablet Retail Integrations
As Prices Fall, iPad Cash Registers Become More Common
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Tablet Payment Processors
PayWare Mobile Enterprise for Tablets Lets You Pay With Your iPad
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Phone-Tapping Payments
Bump Pay Allows You to Transfer Money to a Friend with a Tap of the Phones
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Biometric Buying Systems
This New Payment System Lets You Buy Things with Your Face
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Digital Tip Jars
Tipping has Become Easier With Digital Tipping
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ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
AI-Assisted Aisles
The Cantaloupe Smart Aisle Supports Frictionless Retail Experiences
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Enhanced In-Store Inventory Management
Old Navy Enters into a Strategic Partnership with RADAR
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
AI-Powered Payment Systems
Mashgin Introduces a New AI-Powered Checkout System with Verifone
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
In-App Retail Expansions
Garmin Allows You to Buy Apps & Watch Faces Through the Connect IQ Store
AI Retail Innovation Platforms
HyperFinity Introduced AI Data-Backed Pricing Optimization
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Holographic Fragrance Installations
The Perfume Shop Stores Incorporate Holographic Technology
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
Automated AI Shopping Assistants
Visa Intelligent Commerce Supports Shoppers with the Power of AI
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
TODAQ's 'TAPP' Micropayments Improves Healthcare Privacy
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Record-Breaking Autonomous Supermarkets
Sensei Debuted a Groundbreaking Supermarket at NRF 2025
Elevated Delivery Merchant Features
These New DoorDash Real-Time Features Empower Merchants
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
In-Store AI Stylists
Skechers' Luna Helps Customers Choose What to Buy
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
AI-Powered Pickup Systems
Pickpad is a Modular Solution Powered by Sensors & Machine Learning
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
AI-Native Commerce Platforms
Glance AI Swaps Search for an Inspiration-Led Discovery Experience
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Digital Try-On Solutions
Bariano Uses Try with Mirra Technology for its New Virtual Fitting Rooms
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Lidl GB is Rolling Out Electronic Shelf Labels to All Its Stores
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Customizable Retail Mobile Apps
Lightspeed Promotes On-the-Go Sales with its 'Lightspeed Scanner'
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Smart Shopping AR Glasses
Meizu Launched the First Offline Payment Function for AR Glasses
AI-Powered Exit Technology
Sam's Club's AI Exits Speeds Up Customer Receipt Verification
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
England-Based PoS Upgrades
East of England Co-op Introduces EDGEPoS for its Forecourt Sites
User-Friendly Online Checkout Solutions
Aurus & Early Warning Launch Secure Checkout System
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Cohesive POS Platforms
The Genius POS Platform from Global Payments is Powerful
Convenient Portable POS Devices
Square Released a $399 Handheld POS System for Retail, Foodservice
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
AI-Powered Selling Tools
OnBuy is Using Artificial Intelligence to Power its Innovations in 2025
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
IPP-Focused Finance Updates
Adyen is Improving the IPP Sector with New Product Expansions
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Advanced Grocer Shelf Labels
Co-op and VusionGroup Partnered for Smart Shelf Labels
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is Bringing Samsung Kiosks to Locations
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Dominant Point-Of-Sale Systems Providers
EPOS Serves More Than 6,000 Businesses Across Singapore
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Streamlined POS Experiences
Instacart, DUMAC and TRUNO Enhance AI-Powered Smart Cart Adoption
Gamified Cashback Platforms
ShopBack is Bringing Mobile-First Cashback Experiences to US Shoppers
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
AI Shrink Reduction Tools
Groupement Mousquetaires Debuts a Partnership to Address Checkout Fraud
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
Insightful Fraud-Battling Initiatives
TPAY Addresses Fraud in Mobile Payments
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Automated Inventory Replenishment Features
Lightspeed Commerce Upgrades Its E-Commerce Platform
Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments
Amazon is Using Artificial Intelligence to Read Customer's Palms
Loss Prevention AI Checkouts
Vynamic Smart Vision Shrink Reduction Addresses Self-Checkout Issues
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Multichannel Wayfinding Solutions
TouchSource and Imaginuity Have Collaborated
Direct Engagement-Focused AI Platforms
ShopSight Taps Generative AI to Improve Retail Experiences
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Digital Retail Mapping Solutions
Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre
Enhanced EV Kiosk Experiences
Nayax Has Introduced a New State-Of-Charge Feature for Its EV Kiosk
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Inventory Optimization-Focused Features
Lightspeed Insights Now Boasts Seasonality Forecasting
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Welcome Point Assistance Systems
East Midlands Railway Tests the Effectiveness of a New System
Pie Vending Machines
Intuit QuickBooks Installed a Large-Scale Pie and Mash Dispenser
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Consumer Insights Partnerships
Paytronix is Working with Ovation to Improve Feedback Acquisition
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Cloud-Based PoS Tools
Oroton Launches its New PoS and Order Management Solution
Online Tip Collecting
Tipsme Changes the Way Individuals and Businesses Collect Tips
Flexible Payment Features
Jifiti Has Introduced Tap Now, Pay Later™ Technology
Hospitality-Focused Pos Leather Cases
AgozTech Launched a Genuine Leather Case with a Belt Clip
Small Retailer EPoS Systems
The ShopMate 360 EPoS is Great for Convenience Stores and More
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Digital Cash Payment Systems
Apple Cash is Planning to Offer a Virtual Card Number in Update
Comprehensive Indian Payment Tools
BharatPe Unveils the Country's First All-in-One Payment Device