Another NRF is in the books, and one thing is clear: vision technology is transforming retail. From self-service in stores to automated pill counting in retail pharmacies, computer vision is expanding far beyond traditional use cases. Retailers and healthcare enterprises are embracing vision-based automation to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and enhance customer experiences. At Aila, […]

Picture this: you walk into a busy store or clinic, and instead of waiting in line to check in or fill out forms, you breeze past to a kiosk where all it takes is one quick scan of your phone or license. No waiting, no fuss. Just one scan, and you’re done. This is Aila’s […]

Sign-in kiosks improve the customer experience and streamline operations while improving security and reducing the burden on front-end staff.

Self-service kiosks have provided consumers and enterprises with fast, personalized transactions for decades. From the early days of vending machines to today’s innovative, interactive kiosks, these devices continue to solve everyday challenges like long lines and operational efficiencies with ease. As the kiosk market has evolved, a wide variety of sizes, capabilities, and operating systems […]

Managing retail returns effectively has become a key differentiator for businesses in the highly competitive retail sector. As customer expectations for seamless returns grow, businesses must adopt efficient solutions to maintain profitability and customer loyalty. Poorly managed returns can lead to rising operational costs, reduced revenue, and a subpar customer experience. Leveraging advanced technology, such […]

The retail landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation. As highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article, the push to replace traditional barcodes with QR codes by 2027 is gaining momentum. Major brands and retailers, including Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, and Coca-Cola, are at the forefront of this shift, which promises to […]

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, managing returns has become a significant challenge for retailers. With a staggering $743 billion of merchandise returned in 2023, accounting for 14.5% of total retail sales, processing returns is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and fraud. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that fraudulent returns cost retailers […]

We’ve put together this kiosk best practices guide based on thousands of successful installations across retail, grocery, healthcare, and more. 

We’ve put together this kiosk best practices guide based on thousands of successful installations across retail, grocery, healthcare, and more.