Self-service highlights new United concourse at Logan Airport

May 1, 2014

Self-service facilities are a main feature of United Airlines' new concourse at Boston's Logan Airport, which opened on April 30, 2014.

Railway system in Poland now using NFC ticketing kiosks

April 30, 2014

On Track Innovations Ltd., a.k.a. oti, a global provider of near field communication and cashless payment solutions, has expanded the capabilities of the 8…

Pilot finds new touchscreens increase kiosk sales

April 29, 2014

Adding touchscreens to snack-dispensing kiosks increases sales, according to a pilot by VendScreen, a Portland, Ore.-based provider of retrofit touchscreens.

US market for intelligent vending machines set to grow

April 29, 2014

The availability of secure and user-friendly cashless payment options in retail stores has made the U.S. the leading country in the global market for…

Millennial travelers prefer digital shopping

April 29, 2014

Millennial travelers are willing to spend their money and loyalty points on purchases for ancillary items at self-service kiosk and mobile devices, according…

Open letter to retailers: Go digital

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Shop.org, the online arm of the National Retail Federation, has shared recommendations with their audience in an "Open Letter to Retail CEOs." Their…

Naturals2Go kiosks greet customers using facial recognition

April 29, 2014

U.S. healthy vending machine provider Naturals2Go is using facial recognition to offer quick-pick suggestions to its repeat customers.

DSG Systems installs self-service bag-drops at Copenhagen Airport

Lørenskog, Norway-based DSG Systems is installing 31 self-service bag-drop kiosks at Copenhagen Airport.

Moki, North American Bancard partner on mobile POS

April 29, 2014

Moki, a provider of mobile app security and operations, announced it has partnered with North American Bancard to secure and manage its mobile point-of-sale…

3M offers personal protective equipment kiosk

April 28, 2014

3M Vending Solutions is marketing a kiosk that dispenses essential safety products for mining and other industries such as oil, gas, construction…

Prepaid data SIM card kiosk arrives at Osaka airport

April 28, 2014

Osaka's Kansai International Airport has become the first Japanese airport to introduce a prepaid data SIM card vending machine.

Breakroom Provisions integrates micro markets fraud prevention from ECRS

April 28, 2014

To address the problem of theft from micro markets, Breakroom Provisions is introducing an anti-theft solution from its technology partner ECRS.

Panera 2.0 picks up self-service speed

The Panera Bread chain is embracing digital, kiosk and mobile ordering to speed in-and-out times, improve service.

AirVend helps Fresh Healthy Vending machines comply with school food regulations

April 28, 2014

U.S. healthy vending franchisor Fresh Healthy Vending is adding touchscreen cashless payments devices from AirVend to its Combo machines.

Breakroom Provisions, ECR Software, USA Technologies partner for self-service corporate vending

April 24, 2014

A single cashless payment and rewards program across all kiosks, vending machines and POS terminals in a corporate facility is being offered by micro market…

Tweeting vending machine informs on candy purchasers

April 24, 2014

A vending machine in the U.K. has been customized to tweet candy purchases by users, reports the AFP-Relaxnews newswire.

NJ Transit kiosk helpline turned out to be phone sex number

April 24, 2014

A transit kiosk in New Jersey mistakenly advertised the telephone number for a sex hotline, instead of a customer service number, reports News 12 New Jersey.

DFI TECH intros new Intel NUC-based engine for digital signage and interactive kiosks

April 24, 2014

DFI TECH recently announced the availability of its latest solution to power digital signage and kiosks in challenging environments. The new F80 is designed…

Self-service fuel and RFID payments on tap in Dubai

April 23, 2014

All gas stations belonging to Emirates National Oil Company and its subsidiary, Emirates Petroleum Products Company, in Dubai are offering self-service…

China introduces automated self-service bag-drop

April 23, 2014

An automated system that combines self-service bag-check and bag-drop is being trialed at China's Tianjin airport, reports Chinese state-run radio station CRI.