Rhode Island’s Self-Checkout Law Could Become a National Model
As the first state to enact staffing requirements for self-checkout lanes, Rhode Island is becoming a test case for the retail industry. Set to take effect on January 1, 2027, the law requires grocery stores to maintain one staffed cashier lane for every three self-checkout stations. It also mandates that employees assigned to monitor self-checkout […]
The AR/AP Process Is Increasingly Exploited by AI-Driven Fraud
Accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) teams are facing a new generation of fraud. Artificial intelligence now enables criminals to create fake vendors, fabricate convincing invoices, and impersonate trusted executives and suppliers through deepfakes—all at a scale and level of sophistication that traditional controls weren’t designed to detect. According to the Association of International […]
Wherever There’s Friction, Contactless Payments Can Help
Tapping a card or smartphone at checkout has become second nature for many consumers. What began as a convenience feature has evolved into an expectation, with contactless payments now accounting for roughly 60% of U.S. transactions. While the pandemic accelerated early adoption by raising concerns about shared touchpoints like point-of-sale terminals, contactless payments have entered […]