AI powered vending machine engages users in creating artwork

March 20, 2023

Visitors to the Rundle Place shopping mall in South Australia can engage in conversations with an AI-powered vending machine to create artwork, according to a…

Toshiba teams with Panther, Premier Print on thermal printer

March 20, 2023

Toshiba America Business Solutions has teamed with Panther and Premier Print & Services Group Inc. to create a thermal printer that prints on both sides of…

The smart safe: the next generation in enhanced retail cash security for all point-of-sale systems

by William Stutzman — Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventus Global Network Solutions

Smart safes make retailers more efficient, flexible and secure through IoT infrastructure and bleeding-edge authentication technology.

Robotic manicure machine serves customers at JFK Airport

March 20, 2023

Xwell Inc., a holding company for wellness products, has teamed with Clockwork to install a robotic manicure machine that paints nails at John F. Kennedy's…

Blink to provide 41,500 EV charging stations to US postal service

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Postal Service has awarded Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, a…

Singapore launches vending machines to provide waste recycling boxes

March 17, 2023

Residents of Singapore will be able to access a household recycling box at vending machines installed from March 19 to April 30 as part of the country's…

University home to Just Walk Out convenience store

March 17, 2023

The first convenience style store on a college campus, powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, is open on the Marymount University campus.

Electrify America expands EV charging network to Hawaii

March 17, 2023

Electrify America, an open DC fast charging network for electric vehicles, opened its first electric vehicle charging station in Pearl City on Oahu, Hawaii…

Kardex Solutions teams with SVT Robotics on supply chain automation

March 17, 2023

Kardex Solutions, an intralogistics solution provider of automated storage, retrieval and material handling systems, has teamed with SVT Robotics, an…

Wisconsin cannabis dispensary launches vending program

March 17, 2023

Ethereal Gold Dispensary, a Waukesha, Wisconsin-based cannabis dispensary, has launched its cannabis vending machine program, according to a press release.

National Retail Solutions offers POS impression measurement service

March 16, 2023

National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale terminal-based platform plus credit card processing for independent retailers, announced that it is…

Nayax to intro EV charging solution to North America

March 16, 2023

Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, will launch EV Meter, its electric vehicle…

Florida hospital system deploys Narcan machines despite opposition

March 16, 2023

SMA Healthcare, a Palatka, Florida based health care system, has installed Narcan vending machines throughout Putnam County despite some concerns that the free…

Sri Lanka bank installs multi-functional kiosk at clothing factory

March 16, 2023

DFCC Bank in Sri Lanka installed its newest banking kiosk at the MAS Fabric Park at MAS Intimates Thurulie, a clothing factory, according to a press release.

Kleen-Rite Corp. acquires drop-shelf vending machine maker Laurel Metal Products

March 16, 2023

Kleen-Rite Corp., a Columbia, Pennsylvania-based distributor of car wash parts and supplies, has acquired Laurel Metal Products, a Skokie, Illinois-based…

1U Network Appliance Supports Up to 16 GbE Ports

IBASE Technology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of embedded computing and networking solutions, today announced a 1U Enterprise Network Appliance…

Crane Holdings names SVP/general counsel/secretary for Crane NXT

March 15, 2023

Paul Igoe Crane Holdings, Co., a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products, has named Paul Igoe as senior vice president, general…

SumUp introduces self-order kiosk

March 15, 2023

SumUp, a U.K. based provider of point-of-sale and payment solutions, has introduced a self-order kiosk for retailers and restaurants, according to an…

2023 Kiosk Marketplace Census: Post-pandemic recovery delivers 2nd consecutive growth year in 2022

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Growth in 2022 was driven by a convergence of rising consumer acceptance of self service, a recovering supply chain, a growing labor shortage, improving…

Nebraska considers lottery ticket vending machines

March 15, 2023

Retailers in Nebraska voiced support at a legislative general affairs committee meeting Monday for a proposal to allow state lottery tickets to be sold in…