Self-Service Technology for Retailers

Digitalization is gaining in importance in almost all segments of the retail industry. Consumers are much more open to self-service technologies than they were…

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Longtime Kiosk Marketplace, Vending Times editor to retire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Elliot Maras, the editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, will retire Feb. 26. He plans to work on creative writing and travel in his retirement.

What's the future hold for IADs?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Independent ATM operators have taken hits on multiple fronts the past years. With falling cash withdrawals, customer resistance to fees and acquisitions, there…

Wi-Spot 3.0 launches, targets point of sale DOOH with wireless power

February 20, 2024

Wi-Charge, a wireless power delivery solutions firm, has announced the launch of Wi-Spot 3.0, a wirelessly powered screen designed to provide DOOH advertising…

Kentucky holds EV charging station groundbreaking

February 20, 2024

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt and state and local officials at a Circle K in Richmond Monday to…

Guam considers banning tobacco, vape machines

February 20, 2024

Lawmakers in Guam are looking to ban tobacco and vape products from vending machines, according to a Pacific Daily News report.

Oregon secures $10M in EV charging station funds

February 20, 2024

Electric vehicle drivers throughout Oregon will have a more reliable public charging experience over the next few years thanks to $10 million in federal funds…

Next-Gen Digital Signage Solutions with Smart Technologies

IBASE Technology Inc., a leader in digital signage and smart retail solutions, unveils the new SI-663-N and SI-663 digital signage players feature 13th/12th…

California police publicize skimming device on Walmart kiosk

February 19, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

2024: Regulatory dynamics and the rise of crypto ATMs

by Brandon Mintz

As the crypto ecosystem continues to evolve and develop, navigating those regulatory waters will be essential for all companies to thrive and contribute to the…

Ikea Amsterdam expands self checkout, adds in-store pick up

February 19, 2024

Ikea Amsterdam has introduced two vending machines to provide in-store pick-up with the ability to handle 480 orders daily, according to a press release.

Las Vegas hospital debuts bilingual book vending machine

February 19, 2024

Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas has introduced a book vending machine offering books in both English and Spanish, courtesy of the Las Vegas-Clark…

Buffalo Bisons’ Sahlen Field goes cashless for vending, concessions

February 19, 2024

Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, will no longer accept cash in 2024 for concessions, merchandise, vending and at the Consumer's Pub at the Park…

Facial recognition expands at airports despite privacy concerns

February 19, 2024

Facial recognition identification verification at airports continues to expand both domestically and globally, despite concerns about user privacy, according…

Alabama hospital offers vocational assistance kiosk

February 19, 2024

Veterans and others in West Alabama in need of work can get information at a self-serve kiosk provided by the local Chamber of Commerce and the Tuscaloosa VA…

Toast to lay off 550, lifts Q4, FY 2023 results

February 16, 2024

Toast Inc., a digital technology platform for restaurants, plans to lay off approximately 550 employees as part of a restructuring plan, the company announced…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Self-checkout adoption on the rise, reveals NCR Voyix report

February 15, 2024

More retail enterprises are embracing self-checkout with 43% of retailers having mature systems in place and 17% expanding self-checkout deployments.

NCR Atleos boosts Q4, FY sales, suffers earnings declines

February 15, 2024

NCR Atleos, which provides ATM-as-a-service for outsourcing ATM fleets, lifted its Q4 and FY sales over the prior year periods but suffered earnings declines…

Crane NXT boosts Q3, FY 2023 sales, surpasses expectations

February 15, 2024

Crane NXT boosted its Q4 and FY sales and surpassed analysts' expectations. Highlights from an earnings report include: