#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Zebra Technologies

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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Ventus

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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Bitcoin Depot

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The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds

by Kevin Williams

The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…

Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

Why smart lockers are the future of order pickup

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

With locker systems helping restaurants and retailers focusing on customer satisfaction and addressing operational challenges, now is the right time for many…

Self-ordering kiosks: The perfect solution to the labor shortage

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

The pandemic brought to light just how vulnerable the food and beverage sector is to outside variables. Self-ordering kiosks can resolve the problem of…

Gesture, voice, haptics enhance touchscreen experiences; To what end?

by Gene Halsey — Vice President, Product and Business Development, TES America

All of the technology needed to enhance touchscreen user experiences with new features is now available, ushering in a new era of interactive innovation.

10 robots automating restaurant operations

by Chen Feller

The automation revolution has begun in the restaurant industry.

Why retailers must rethink their reverse logistics strategy

by Mo Cheema — Director of Omnichannel Solutions Design, Position Imaging

The pandemic has demonstrated that a better omnichannel shopper experience and improved fulfillment processes are needed for many retailers.

New strategies boost demand for crypto ATMs

by Akshita Pacholi

As more people use cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency ATMs offer a hassle-free way to exchange cryptocurrencies. Crypto ATM market players are focusing on…

Self-order kiosks complete The Chicken Shack’s digital transformation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This restaurant chain was able to deploy self-order kiosks in a timely manner thanks to the seamless integration with existing software, positioning the…

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How to boost c-store self checkout adoption

by David Wilkinson

Self-checkout systems can be an affordable gateway for convenience stores to offer faster, more flexible and more reliable service.

Top 5 reasons to use thermal paper for printing

by Jamie Thorsa — Content Writter, Graphic Tickets & System

Today, everyone has made debit and credit cards their preferred payment mediums. Thus, businesses have to have the ability to process and accept electronic…

Domino’s director of digital retail innovation headlining #ElevateICX virtual event

by David Drain

Executives from Domino's, Behr Paint, Under Armour, Verizon and White Castle will speak at the Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association's one-day…

BOPIS and BORIS: twin cornerstones of retail survival

by Dean Frew — CTO & SVP RFID Solutions at SML Group, SML RFID

In the post-pandemic era, having an effective omnichannel solution is no longer about getting a competitive edge for retail, it's now a necessity to survive.

How to find the best locations for your kiosks

by Maria Mullen — Strategic Advisor, THinc Partners

A well-informed business location strategy will ensure the best and most profitable place for every kiosk, freeing you to rapidly grow your business with…

The most profitable OEM kiosk opportunities for 2021

by Richard Thompson

For those entrepreneurial kiosk businesses able to move quickly, there are still plenty of opportunities to develop solutions and services with staying power.

How interactive retail displays chart new territory

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Retail displays are an important component of a successful marketing plan, calling attention to a brand's products and building a loyal customer base. With…

NFC and RFID: What's the difference?

by Alan Xiong — Marketing manager, Fdata Co., Ltd

Near field communication and radio frequency identification are closely related, as NFC technology evolved from RFID technology. While there are similarities…