Testing new technology? Run, don’t walk

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Service businesses are relying on machine learning, unattended order stations and social media outreach, with additional solutions on the way.

San Diego County to deploy Narcan vending machines

July 27, 2022

People in San Diego County, California suffering from opioid addiction will be able to access Narcan, a drug that combats the effects of opioid, in vending…

Robots deliver food, beverages to customers at Korean airport

July 27, 2022

Travelers at the Incheon International Airport in Korea can have food and coffee delivered by robots launched by Baemin, an app provider, according to a report…

Crane improves Q2 2022 results, raises FY guidance

July 26, 2022

Crane Holdings Co. reported improved earnings on a 1% sales increase for Q2 2022 and raised its full year guidance, according to an earnings release.

1,000+ Ohio businesses seek sports betting kiosk licenses

July 26, 2022

More than 1,000 Ohio businesses have applied to operate sports betting kiosks which will be available in restaurants, bars and bowling alleys come January…

Canteen enters master services agreement with Nayax

July 26, 2022

Nayax LLC, a subsidiary of Israel based Nayax Ltd., has agreed to provide software, subscription, equipment and services to Compass Group USA Inc., doing…

UCLA to install Jamba by Blendid robotic kiosk

July 26, 2022

Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, has teamed with Jamba, a brand serving freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls…

OptConnect teams with Vendors Exchange International on connectivity services

July 26, 2022

Vendors Exchange International Inc., a provider of vending industry solutions, will offer OptConnect's managed connectivity services while enabling companies…

New Jersey announces $60M plan for EVs, charging stations

July 26, 2022

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a $60 million plan to increase the number of electric vehicles and EV charging stations, according to an app.com report.

UK supermarket chain to deploy reverse vending machines for recycling

July 26, 2022

Iceland Foods Ltd., a Scotland based supermarket chain with thousands of stores in the U.K., has selected Envipco, a Netherlands-based provider of reverse…

Star’s Christine Duffy Is Honored With RSPA’s W2W 2022 Leader Of The Year Award

Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales at Star Micronics America, has been honored with RSPA's W2W 2022 Leader of the Year Award!

Vietnam bank introduces automated teller machines

July 25, 2022

Bac A Bank, a Vietnamese bank, has introduced automated teller machines to allow customers to conduct essential banking services such as opening an account…

Smarter customers want smarter checkout

by Simon Powley — Head of Advisory Services, Diebold Nixdorf

Retailers need a smarter checkout that can cater to the full spectrum of outcomes their customers expect in a 'successful' retail experience.

Bulk vending machine offers unique art work in Windsor

July 25, 2022

A bulk vending machine in Windsor, Canada allows patrons to purchase locally commissioned art work, according to a cbc.ca report.

Midtown Manhattan businesses: LinkNYC kiosks should go

July 25, 2022

Some businesses in Midtown Manhattan want the LinkNYC kiosks removed, saying they attract homeless people who create litter and sometimes commit crimes…

California county deploys COVID test vending machines

July 22, 2022

Yolo County, California is installing five vending machines to provide free COVID tests available 24/7 across the county, according to a fox40.com report.

DMV kiosks still working during West Virginia mainframe outage

July 22, 2022

West Virginia motorists can renew driver licenses at DMV kiosks as well as online during a mainframe outage that has afflicted county offices, county officials…

Raleigh-Durham airport offers ‘virtual food hall’ for mobile, kiosk orders

July 22, 2022

Travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can now order meals for pick-up through Reef's first-of-its-kind virtual food hall, a ghost kitchen, in…

Medical tech firm teams with Kiosk Group on portable telehealth machine

July 22, 2022

Hawkeye MedTech, Inc., a Maryland medical technology company, has partnered with the Kiosk Group Ltd. to produce a portable telehealth tablet, blood pressure…

Volta to install EV charging stations in Hoboken

July 22, 2022

Volta Inc., an EV charging station network, plans to install 25 public EV charging stalls in Hoboken, New Jersey over the next 18 months, more than doubling…