Automated retail veteran develops small footprint kiosk for impulse sales

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk veteran Eduardo Alvarez has developed a new concept building and operating small footprint kiosks in high traffic locations that do not typically have a…

How self-service equipment helps define the 'new normal' against COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment manufacturers have introduced machines that dispense packaged safety equipment and liquid sanitizers. Some have introduced touchless…

'Smart fridge' helps build Coolgreens brand, offers convenient alternative

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After testing a "smart fridge" last year, Coolgreens established a division that includes a marketing staff and service organization. The alternative service…

Personnel Management Solution kiosk verifies temperature, ID to help locations control visitor access

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One way retailers, restaurants and other establishments are addressing temperature and security concerns is with contactless kiosks that automatically identify…

COVID-19 drives contactless payments; new emphasis on sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus pandemic has driven a preference for self-checkout and contactless purchases. Will the unattended retail industry be able to assure customers…

PPP loan process perplexing: experts offer borrowers guidance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A Tuesday webinar sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association attempted to give guidance to companies trying to navigate the process of applying…

Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans for relief from the coronavirus pandemic have been given a…

Steps to build a COVID-19 recovery plan

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A webinar sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association addressed all the issues involved in preparing a COVID-19 recovery plan.

SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…

Will COVID-19 change consumer buying habits long term?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The COVID-19 outbreak has already shifted consumer buying habits to self-service. Kiosk industry leaders see the changes in customer behavior continuing…

CARES Act to provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law at the end of March, provides new loan programs that vary depending on a company’s…

How to navigate SBA loans to survive COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Small Business Administration has various loans for companies in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…

Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…

Coronavirus jumpstarts self-service innovation worldwide

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus has driven self-service technology entrepreneurs to use technology to allow consumers to order and pay for everyday needs without having to go…

USA Technologies proxy fight doesn't faze new CEO

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Facing a proxy challenge, USA Technologies' new leadership cites recent performance improvement and looks forward to a shareholder vote on the proposed board…

Coronavirus snags equipment supply chains, delays some deployments

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment manufacturers have experienced supply chain disruptions, especially those who source products from China.

Self-service equipment providers adapt to coronavirus woes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Health authorities in several parts of the country are advising people to stay home from work if they think they have symptoms, slowing business activity for…

Answers needed to questions about biometric data in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…

Corporate dining and education: expansion opportunities for self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Corporate dining and education directors are showing more interest in the self-service kiosks they are noticing when visiting limited service restaurants.

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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…