Self-service machines find waiting market in cannabis bellwether California

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This cannabis vending machine tackles the biggest friction point faced by most cannabis dispensaries: people waiting in line to make a purchase.

How to use IoT devices to boost customer experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The Internet of Things and edge computing have a wide array of applications that can improve the customer experience, and digital signage vendors are beginning…

Save the Date! Self-Service Innovation Summit to Convene In-Person on December 14–16 in Hollywood, FL

The Self-Service Innovatoin Summit will integrate the collective intellectual power of self-service industry stakeholders.

Self-service helps fuel cannabis dispensaries nationwide expansion

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology will continue to play an important role in the expansion of cannabis related products — medical use, recreational use and non-THC and…

Colorado cannabis dispensary automates purchases with vending machines

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kind Love, a Glendale, Colorado dispensary,, opted for a cannabis vending machine that dispenses the product at the machine instead of requiring the customer…

Self-order kiosks help customers, boost efficiencies for Illinois cannabis dispensary

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Since opening its first dispensary in January 2020, Consume Cannabis has expanded to seven stores in Illinois and Michigan, with three more planned by the end…

How a tool management kiosk makes Missouri job shop more efficient

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Davis Tool & Die believes that its investment in a tool vending machine several years ago was a worthwhile endeavor as the company grew.

How kiosks and digital signage support mental health during the pandemic

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The mental health crisis has only gotten worse during COVID-19, and many people don't know how to address mental health issues with their loved ones. Suicide…

San Diego restaurant taps facial recognition kiosk as part of COVID recovery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This San Diego restaurateur believes facial recognition technology will help him recover after being closed for 10 months on account of COVID-19.

California Thai chicken specialist finds niche with self-order

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After deploying a self-order kiosk shortly after discontinuing dine-in, The Chicken Hawkers has managed to surpass pre-COVID business.

Self-ordering positions Rise Southern Biscuits for success amid pandemic

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service kiosks and online ordering have proven especially helpful to Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken during the coronavirus pandemic.

Diebold Nixdorf retail VP Arvin Jawa: 2021 success strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Arvin Jawa, vice president of global retail strategy and regional VP, Americas Retail, at Diebold Nixdorf, offers an inside look at the strategies deployed by…

Self-service plays key role in Ike’s Love & Sandwiches continuous growth

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks are delivering higher sales, improved accuracy and greater efficiency for Ike's Love & Sandwich. The brand expects to hit its goal of 10…

2021 Kiosk Marketplace Census Report: 2020 – a year of challenge and innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While much of the technology that went into action in 2020 already developed pre-COVID-19, innovations such as touchless transaction and biometric identity…

How facial recognition kiosks are redefining tourist photography

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Digital photography allows visitors at tourist attractions to view their photos on digital monitors. Facial recognition kiosks allow them to choose and print…

Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…

Touchless makes big strides in self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

If there is any technology that made a big splash in the self-service industry, it's touchless. From gesture control to virtual keyboards, these individual…

How to monetize DOOH advertising with self-service devices

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Marketing and media advertising leaders at Redbox, Coinstar and Five Star Food Service shared insight on how their enterprises are deploying a monetization…

Talking With: Coinstar's Michael Jack on expansion into digital advertising

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Coinstar, a provider of coin-counting kiosks, has leveraged its technology to expand into digital advertising.

COVID-19 jumpstarts touchless adoption in self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…