UK shoppers using less cash, British Retail Consortium says

Self-checkout and new ways to pay are leading to a decrease in the use of cash in the U.K., according to a BRC study.

Self-service lottery kiosk teeing off at Ohio golf course

July 3, 2014

The city council of Parma, Ohio, has approved the installation of a self-service lottery kiosk at the Ridgewood Municipal Golf Course, reports Cleveland.com.

Fendi London dolls up luxury handbag vending kiosk

July 3, 2014

Luxury brand Fendi has opened a flagship store in London that features a handbag vending machine, reports Handbag.com. The store opened May 1 on London's…

Flyte Systems launches touchscreen digital signage and boarding pass-printing solution for airlines, hotels

July 3, 2014

Flyte Systems last month unveiled three hospitality travel service innovations at HITEC in Los Angeles:

Twitter-activated vending kiosk doled out free New Balance for National Running Day

July 2, 2014

To celebrate National Running Day in the U.S. last month, Westin Hotels and New Balance set up a vending kiosk at the Westin New York Grand Central that…

French baguette-baking and -vending kiosk wins top prize for innovation

July 1, 2014

A baguette vending machine developed by French baker Jean-Louis Hecht has won the top prize in an annual French competition for unique inventions, the Concours…

Japanese city promotes tourism with anime-themed soda kiosks

July 1, 2014

As part of its campaign to attract anime fans, the city of Tachikawa in the Western Tokyo Metropolis has installed soft drink vending machines featuring…

Digital Screenmedia Association hosting omnichannel digital consumer engagement symposium

June 30, 2014

The Digital Screenmedia Association will host its next DSA Symposium — featuring executives from PepsiCo-Frito Lay, Dave & Buster's, Top Golf and…

City of Sydney installs recycling machines

June 27, 2014

The City of Sydney, Australia, is conducting a pilot of two reverse-vending machines that dispense rewards in exchange for empty drink containers.

UA installs automated passport control kiosks at Newark Liberty

June 27, 2014

United Airlines customers returning to the U.S. through Newark Liberty International Airport can now enjoy a faster customs experience. The airline has…

Mississauga libraries install self-service checkout

June 27, 2014

dcThe Mississauga Library System in Mississauga, Ontario, is introducing self-service machines as a fast way for users to check out and renew their library…

Versatile Credit strengthens self-service credit via Credit Source partnership

June 26, 2014

Versatile Credit, a U.S. provider of self-service kiosks linking lenders with consumers applying for credit in retail stores, has added consumer lending…

Old Navy vending machines dispense free flip flops

June 26, 2014

In the run-up to its annual $1 summer flip-flop sale on June 28, Old Navy has been dispensing free flips from vending machines in locations around New York and…

Blount County expands car tag renewal kiosk fleet

June 26, 2014

Blount County, Alabama is expanding its deployment of self-service car tag renewal kiosks, reports Central Alabama News. Following the installation of a kiosk…

11 Virtual Assistants check in at UK's Network Rail

June 26, 2014

Passenger journey management technology firm Tensator has completed an order from U.K. railway network operator Network Rail for 11 more Virtual Assistants…

InTouch Technology launches iPad version of Welcome Kiosk for health clubs

June 26, 2014

Vancouver, British Columbia-based InTouch Technology has launched an iPad version of its self-service Welcome Kiosk that allows health clubs to capture…

Irish government set to consider ban on cigarette vending machines

June 25, 2014

The sale of cigarettes from Ireland’s 7,000 cigarette vending machines could be banned under legislation proposed by Irish Health Minister James Reilly and…

Location, location, location: Experts offer advice for in-store kiosk placement

Kiosk vendors provide tips on the best places to locate self-service kiosks in your store.

USAT adds ePort Online to ePort Connect for self-service industries

June 24, 2014

USA Technologies (USAT) has added ePort Online to its existing ePort Connect payment processing service for small-ticket, self-serve retailing industries. The…

Mobile and self-service key to future of postal operators

June 24, 2014

Traditional postal operators will need to tap new channels such as mobile and self-service in order to improve customer experience and cut costs, Wincor…