Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

Sam's Club bets big on Scan & Go, eliminating traditional self checkouts

April 18, 2025

Sam's Club outlined an aggressive growth strategy at its 2025 Investment Community Meeting, with plans to double its membership and more than double sales and…

Smart vending machines offering free healthcare essentials launched at Winnipeg Hospital

April 18, 2025

A public health initiative is expanding access to healthcare essentials with the installation of smart vending machines at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg…

Lock America co-Founder and CEO Frank Minnella passes away

April 18, 2025

Lock America has announced the passing of its co-Founder and CEO, Frank Minnella.

What's the deal with bitcoin ATMs?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bitcoin ATMs have been in the news lately...for bad reasons. What's the deal with bitcoin ATMs?

AI-powered coffee kiosk aims to redefine vending

April 17, 2025

CERĒS Robo Coffee Shop, a smart kiosk utilizing artificial intelligence to prepare specialty coffee beverages, has been introduced as a potential evolution of…

United Airlines reports strong Q1 performance amidst shift in customer check-in trends

April 16, 2025

United Airlines experienced its best first-quarter financial results in five years, reporting record revenue of $13.2 billion despite a challenging…

Lids launches retail concept focused on personalization

April 16, 2025

Global sports retailer Lids has launched its redesigned retail store model, emphasizing an enhanced shopping experience centered on customization, according to…

Harnessing the Combined Power of Mobile Apps and Kiosks for QSRs

While self-service programs offer countless advantages for quick service restaurants (QSR), it’s no secret they can be a costly investment up front. As a…

Facial Recognition in Self-Service: Unlocking Its Full Potential

While facial recognition offers numerous benefits, challenges such as environmental factors, matching biases and fraud must be addressed to ensure its…

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Ampersand introduces robotic coffee kiosk at DFW Airport

April 15, 2025

Fort Worth-based coffee brand Ampersand has launched an advanced robotic coffee kiosk, named Gizmo, at Dallas Fort Worth Airport's Terminal C, according to an…

American Heart Association launches free blood pressure kiosk at Delaware YMCA

April 15, 2025

The American Heart Association has launched a free, self-service blood pressure kiosk at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA in Delaware, according to a Delaware Online…

Downtown Missoula, Montana enhances navigation, history with kiosks

April 14, 2025

The Downtown Missoula Partnership has expanded its wayfinding system with the installation of six additional kiosks, bringing the total to 10 throughout the…

New Jersey lawmakers propose protections for crypto kiosk users

April 14, 2025

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect users of cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs, amid growing concerns about fraud and…

Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

Kiosk system outage causes border delays at Montreal Airport

April 11, 2025

For the second time this week, a computer system failure at Canada Border Services Agency kiosks led to delays for travelers at the Montreal-Pierre Elliott…

Toledo launches utility payment kiosk

April 11, 2025

The City of Toledo has installed a self-service payment kiosk for Department of Public Utilities bills, according to a Spectrum News 1 report. A ribbon-cutting…

UK bargain retailer tests AI-powered anti-theft system at self-checkouts

April 9, 2025

Home Bargains, a major discount retailer in the United Kingdom, is testing anti-theft software at its self-checkout lanes. The system utilizes artificial…

LapSafe launches AI-powered smart locker system

April 9, 2025

LapSafe, a leading provider of smart locker solutions, has launched Onarken AI, an AI-powered smart locker system, according to a press release. The company…

Collins Aerospace unveils enhanced self-service kiosk

April 8, 2025

Collins Aerospace has introduced the latest advancements to its SelfServ platform, a kiosk integrating both check-in and bag drop functionalities, at Passenger…