Digital’s expanding role for brick-and-mortar retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retailers who can create a seamless user experience across both digital and in-store will have a marketing advantage in 2021 and beyond. John Moezzi, of Sharp…

Colorado park installs boot brush kiosk

July 14, 2021

Visitors to Riverside Park in Fort Morgan, Colorado can wipe weeds from their shoes and boots at a kiosk, according to a report in the Fort Morgan Times. The…

Tennessee library installs driver’s license kiosk

July 14, 2021

Rutherford County, Tennessee residents can renew driver's licenses and conduct other transactions at a self-service kiosk at the La Vergne Public Library…

How 10 brands use self-service machines for marketing

July 14, 2021

Brands such as Hyatt, Target, National Geographic, Stellla Artois and others have used vending machines to distribute prizes, promote products, generate social…

Tokyo Olympics souvenirs available at self-service machines

July 14, 2021

Visitors at the Tokyo Olympics don't have to wait in long lines to buy souvenirs, thanks to a row of vending machines enabling them to purchase tote bags, mugs…

Civil rights groups call on retailers to halt facial recognition

July 14, 2021

More than 35 civil rights organizations are calling for retailers to not use facial recognition on customers or workers in their stores, saying that peoples…

Arkansas county deploys earthquake preparedness kiosk

July 14, 2021

Residents of Greene County, Arkansas can learn about protecting themselves during earthquakes at an interactive kiosk recently deployed at the county…

EV charging network Electrify America to expand infrastructure

July 14, 2021

Electrify America's "Boost Plan" will more than double its current electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada, and it plans to have more…

Fastenal Q2 2021 sales slip, earnings rise

July 13, 2021

Fastenal's net sales decreased 0.1% from $1.509 billion in Q2 2020 to $1.507 billion in the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, according to a press release.

MiTAC Computing Technology taps Neonode’s touch sensor solution

July 13, 2021

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp. has developed a contactless touch self-service kiosk solution with a 32-inch display featuring Neonode's touch sensor modules…

How self-service kiosks help make courthouse services available 24/7

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses and organizations conduct daily operations, and courthouses and other government organizations are no…

How facial recognition technology and interactive kiosks improve security to keep your identity safe

Facial recognition technology has been sci-fi movie fodder for decades, from Face/Off’s famous face-swapping plot to Minority Report’s take on Digital Out of…

How ADA compliant kiosks meet accessibility challenges across the country

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to help eliminate the widespread discrimination against people with disabilities in the United States. But…

The Clientron PT2500: Retail Transformation at the Point of Sale

With the Clientron PT2500, sales checkout is intuitive and seamless, with both its hardware and software tailored to meet the needs of busy retailers for scale…

MetLife Stadium reopens with complete cashless capability

July 13, 2021

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will welcome back fans next month with newly implemented safety protocols for all upcoming events including New…

Chemesis taps Cannaballers for sales and marketing

July 13, 2021

Chemesis International Inc., a cannabis grower, manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has signed a sales and marketing partnership with Cannaballers, a…

South Korea c-store chain introduces alcoholic beverage vending machine

July 13, 2021

South Korea's largest convenience store brand, CU, has introduced a vending machine to serve alcoholic drinks, according to an ajudaily.com report.

Lamar Advertising invests $30M in Vistar Media

July 12, 2021

Lamar Advertising Co., an owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, has acquired a minority stake in Vistar Media, a provider of…

Virtual reality’s ‘I-Phone Moment’ has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumer VR headset sales are "exploding" due to Oculus Quest 2, causing retail, entertainment and other venues to follow suit, consultant Bob Cooney noted in…

Sports retailer creates tent vending machine

July 12, 2021

Decathlon, a U.K. based sports retailer, has developed what it calls the world's first tent vending machine for display at the Trinity Leeds shopping mall in…