Iceland makes major change to checkouts

Iceland is installing facial recognition technology in branches in a major change at checkouts aimed at cracking down on theft and violence against staff. Two of the supermarket chain's outlets are testing the cameras, which check customers' faces …

Iceland to roll out facial recognition cameras at checkouts in stores

Iceland is preparing to introduce facial recognition technology at its checkouts as part of a significant change aimed at reducing theft and protecting staff from violence. The new system is being trialled in two stores, where cameras will check customer …

Iceland’s PLAY Airlines to shift operations to Malta, end U.S. flights

Icelandic budget airline PLAY is preparing to transfer its operations to Malta under a new subsidiary, Fly Play Europe, as part of a shareholder-led takeover bid. If completed, the airline will give up its Icelandic operating licence and move its fleet of …

Getting drunk in Iceland: a formal guide

The first Icelander I met worked in the duty-free shop at Reykjavik airport. "We have the highest alcohol prices in Europe," he announced gleefully to the arriving throng. But he was understating things. They have the highest alcohol prices in …

A.F. Blakemore Teaming Up With Iceland On Frozen Food In SPAR Stores

Iceland is making major change to checkouts and 'will expand' to more stores

The cameras check customers faces against a database of known offenders, it then triggers an alert to staff to the store when a match is made Iceland is set to install facial recognition in stores as part of a major change to its checkouts. It comes as …

Iceland Producer Price Inflation Eases To 14-Month Low

Iceland's industrial producer price inflation moderated in May to the lowest level in just over a year, figures from Statistics Iceland showed on Wednesday. The industrial producer price index rose 0.3 percent yearly in May, much slower than the 5.4 …

Iceland to cancel whaling this year

Iceland will not be hunting fin whales this summer, following a decision by Hvalur hf., the only company in the country licensed to hunt the species. CEO Kristján Loftsson, a leading figure in Iceland’s whaling industry for over five decades, confirmed the …

Huge savings on Iceland's Slimming World meal range - with prices from £1

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Iceland is offering a new online-only deal on Slimming World frozen ready meals – four for £14, …

Iceland Eyes Knockout Stage at Fifth Straight Euros

The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship kicks off on Wednesday, July 2 in Switzerland, with Iceland facing Finland in the opening match in Thun. This marks Iceland’s fifth straight Euros appearance, and the team aims to advance beyond the group stage …