News & Media From Elliot Maras

Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the kiosk industry from event cancellations to payment trends.

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Voting machine integrity: Self service is on the line

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the credibility at stake, equipment reliability deserves the self service industry’s full attention, during the current election season and beyond.

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Sports betting: A $150B opportunity?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While casinos have taken the lead introducing sports betting kiosks, major league sports facilities, retailers and third party gaming machine operators are…

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Self service stays top of mind for HR managers in face of 'The Great Resignation'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As HR has taken on more importance, self-serve technology allows HR managers to focus on other tasks rather than assisting employees with routine tasks.

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Digital signage innovation beats the Vegas heat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Las Vegas Convention Center buzzed with innovation activity last week at a level not seen since 2018 as the North and West Halls filled with digital…

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Attendees, sponsors process learning, engagement at ICX Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Summit, held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, gave attendees a chance to see hands-on demonstrations on customer experience technology developed by the…

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ICXA honors 2022 Elevate Award winners at annual Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

ICXA honors 10 Elevate Award winners at the 2022 Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

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Convenience gaming on a roll!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

States are legalizing video gaming thanks to a significant revenue opportunity. A veteran legal observer notes the growth has just begun.

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Self-serve kiosks help rental storage facilities serve a more mobile workforce

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Rental storage facilities have long used self-serve kiosks for after hours customers, but automation is now playing a bigger role.

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How to manage risks with new technology: Experts weigh in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without…

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What will retail’s future look like?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet…

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Unattended retail explodes in response to consumer acceptance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites?

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Technology update for convenience services: AI, contactless payments and cybercrime

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology experts gave attendees a chance to unpack the key tech innovations at the National Automatic Merchandising Association show at Chicago's McCormick…

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McCormick Place 'kills it' with convenience services back on the move

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Vending, micro market, coffee service and pantry service operators converged by the thousands onto the trade show floor for three days, anxious to find new…

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What comes after micro markets?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Looking beyond established convenience services to meet post-pandemic customer needs, a NAMA panel considers "smart stores" and catering.

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PPE surge abates as pandemic softens, but health supply kiosks find a niche

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the demand for PPE kiosks has lessened since the start of the pandemic, it has not disappeared and is not expected to.

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Evolving cashless tools bring challenges, and cash isn't dead

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cashless continues to gain support among consumers, making it more important for self-service equipment operators to offer cashless options. Knowing what…

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Self-order kiosks come in handy for Jersey burger/milk shake bar

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This burger/milk shake bar found self-order kiosks helpful streamlining both walk-in traffic and pickup orders.

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Amusement Expo packs record attendance to meet post pandemic customer demand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The trade show floor remained buzzing with attendees non-stop, one of the best attended Amusement Expo trade shows ever.

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Circle K taps crypto ATMs to ride cryptocurrency’s rising popularity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Circle K has installed more than 700 crypto ATMs since partnering with Bitcoin Depot in 2020, offering a new customer convenience as interest in cryptocurrency…

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