Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Avanti Markets

SILVER SPONSOR Avanti Markets is leading the way in unattended retail. We invented the micro market breakroom in 2009 and continue to innovate unattended…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Sophatar

GOLD SPONSOR Sophatar's Proxi.VIP SaaS platform blends digital signage, data analytics, proximity marketing and payments to bridge physical and online…

Will self-service kiosks support today's retail environment?

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

One day the pandemic will be a memory, but as with most historical events, it’ll leave a wake of change in its path. For retail, this may mean a new lineup of…

SATO America introduces PV3 mobile thermal printer

November 2, 2020

SATO America, a provider of Auto-ID solutions, has introduced PV3, the newest addition to its mobile thermal printer line, according to a press release. The…

Robotic self-serve coffee machine debuts in Toronto

November 2, 2020

Dark Horse Espresso Bar and RC Coffee have partnered to launch a robotic, self-serve, contactless, outdoor espresso bar that delivers made-to-order coffee in…

West Virginia town installs kiosks commemorating local history

November 2, 2020

Residents and visitors in Hancock, West Virginia, can view historical pictures on kiosks recently installed on a Main Street sidewalk, according to a Morgan…

Canada mall operator cited for consumer privacy violations, pulls facial recognition cameras

October 30, 2020

Cadillac Fairview in Toronto — one of North America's largest commercial real estate companies — has removed the embedded cameras inside its digital…

Cannabis vending machines evolve, but face hurdles

October 30, 2020

A new cannabis vending machine, called Anna, has hit the market in Colorado, with other states on the horizon, but the automated dispensers must overcome a…

Thales Gemalto MRZ and MSR Swipe Reader CR100M

The Thales Gemalto MRZ and MSR Swipe Reader CR100M​ offers the ability to read code line data from passports, IDs and other Machine Readable Travel Documents…

Thales Gemalto ID Verification Solution

Thales' Identity Verification Solution allows you to quickly and easily enroll customers while simultaneously validating and authenticating government issued…

Gemalto Double-Sided ID Card Reader CR5400

The Gemalto CR5400 helps you to comply with laws and protect your business from fraud, allowing you to quickly and accurately collect information and determine…

Worldline acquires Ingenico Group

October 30, 2020

Global payments provider Worldline has acquired Ingenico Group for an undisclosed sum, creating the largest European payment services provider, according to a…

Tray DineSafe offers contactless automated locker, virtual drive thru

October 30, 2020

Tray, an enterprise restaurant management platform, has launched DineSafe, a suite of contactless self-service features that enables a safe post-COVID…

Thales introduces AI identity verification service

October 30, 2020

Thales, a provider of digital security, has launched its identity verification suite in response to the rising need of remote client onboarding, according to a…

Australia airport introduces touchless passenger check-in, bag drop

October 29, 2020

Avalon Airport in Victoria, Australia, has introduced touchless passenger check-in and bag drop systems using speech, gesture and eye gaze technology provided…

Florida city to install smart Wi-Fi kiosks

October 29, 2020

The city of Fort Pierce, Florida, will soon have interactive kiosks and light poles downtown that will offer free Wi-Fi and allow residents to access…

Mobile order and pay vs. self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The outlook for self-service technology remains strong as retailers need to provide customers ways to order and pay any way they want.

Dunkin’ opens store with digital kiosk ordering

October 28, 2020

Dunkin' has opened a restaurant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that offers a digital kiosk that allows guests to order with or without the help of a crew member…

Coinstar debuts in-store advertising platform for kiosks

October 28, 2020

Coinstar is introducing adPlanet, a digital advertising platform that sits atop Coinstar kiosks in grocery stores, according to a press release.

PayRange files second patent infringement suit against KioSoft

October 28, 2020

PayRange, which provides a mobile payment solution for unattended retail machines, has filed an additional patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…