HR kiosks: an important tool for recruiting and retaining talent

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From hiring and recruiting to scheduling and information sharing, HR kiosks are transforming and simplifying many of the processes that keep employees informed…

US shopping centers quietly test facial recognition technology

July 8, 2019

Some U.S. shopping centers are using facial recognition technology that detects customers' facial features and their paths of travel, along with AI to mine…

European grocers test camera-based cashierless technology

July 8, 2019

Several European grocers are testing cashierless stores featuring cameras that track what shoppers pick, allowing them to pay without stopping at a checkout…

Cashierless stores slowly make inroads

Shoppers can now either use a mobile app, scan a receipt, or text in their payment allowing for a quicker, more efficient way of getting in and getting out.

How Dairy Queen franchisee introduced self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Teaming with Panasonic, a Texas Dairy Queen franchisee was able to install self-order kiosks that have resulted in higher tickets, consistently.

Parking kiosks coming to Illinois town

July 3, 2019

Glen Ellyn, Illinois will install a pair of electronic parking kiosks at the Duane/Lorraine parking lot and will provide an app to allow customers to pay for…

Florida town approves parking kiosks

July 3, 2019

The Neptune Beach, Florida city council approved installing pay parking kiosks at Beaches Town Center, according to a news4jax.com report. A pilot program will…

NCR acquires D3 Technology to expand online, mobile banking for large financial institutions

July 2, 2019

NCR Corp. announced the acquisition of D3 Technology Inc., a provider of online and mobile banking for financial institutions. 

Australian/New Zealand media group installs digital sampling kiosks

July 2, 2019

Val Morgan Outdoor, a media network in Australia and New Zealand, has installed product sampling kiosks in health clubs, according to a B&T Magazine report.

Detroit court installs outdoor kiosks for paying bills, fines

July 2, 2019

The city of Detroit has installed a kiosk outside of District 36th Court where residents can pay parking tickets, water bills, property taxes and access…

Tesco teams with Israeli tech company to introduce cashierless stores

July 1, 2019

Tesco, a British supermarket chain, is developing technology in partnership with Israeli startup Trigo Vision to allow customers to load up shopping bags and…

Ideum multi-touch table, app let visitors explore New Orleans history

July 1, 2019

The Historic New Orleans Collection has installed an interactive tabletop 3D multi-touch map, provided by Ideum, that lets guests explore various attractions…

How to plan your kiosk workflow

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

Planning your kiosk workflow allows you to better understand your vision and to convey that vision to a designer.

Active8 Software unveils self-service kiosk

June 28, 2019

Active8 Software, a point-of-sale software provider, has unveiled its self-service kiosk for the family entertainment industry. It delivers ticket purchases…

Stora Enso develops automated retail kiosk

June 28, 2019

Stora Enso is introducing an automated retail solution called Intelligent Cabinets, which are RFID-enabled kiosks that let customers purchase goods using smart…

Sit back, relax and put your entertainment kiosk to work

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Entertainment kiosks provide the efficient solutions venues need to successfully meet their customers' needs while also operating effectively and remaining…

H. Betti Industries hires industry veteran Ken Traina as COO

June 27, 2019

Ken Traina H. Betti Industries Inc., the parent company of Betson Enterprises, has hired 20-year industry veteran Ken Traina as chief operating…

Cashierless convenience stores stumbling in China

June 27, 2019

The excitement over unmanned convenience stores in China has fallen short after two years, according to a Nikkei Asian Review report.

Network interoperability and secure payments: the twin pillars of EV charging infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

EV charging stations are projected to post a 14.3% combined annual growth rate from 2019 to 2025. Network interoperability and secure payments are key to the…

Survey: Most Gen Z shoppers using Buy Online Pickup In Store

June 26, 2019

Package Conceirge, a provider of automated locker solutions, has released findings about the shopping behaviors of adults aged 18-25 years old. Among the…