British company to test EV chargers with unique feature

August 8, 2019

Urban Electric, a British company, has designed electric vehicle chargers that can retract into the ground under sidewalks when not in use, addressing concerns…

Gamber-Johnson enters retail market with payment terminal stands

August 8, 2019

Gamber-Johnson, a supplier of mounting systems for mobility applications, is launching products designed for Luxe 8500i payment terminals from Equinox…

3 Ways Kiosks Are Improving the Home Buying Process

According to an article by Homes.com, the process of shopping for, signing a contract, and closing on a home typically takes the average home buyer somewhere…

Considerations for UX design for digital kiosk interface

by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks

User experience design elements for interactive digital kiosks must be limited and to the point, letting the user accomplish what they want to do quickly and…

How BOPIS lockers enhance the click-and-collect shopping experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Automated buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) lockers let consumers place orders online and pick up at convenient locations. Use cases include food order pick…

Kroger to test Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks in Atlanta

August 7, 2019

The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division will test Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc.'s Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks to measure consumer engagement…

Lavu to integrate Epson receipt printers in restaurant management platform

August 7, 2019

Lavu, a mobile POS system for restaurants and bars, will integrate Epson receipt printers with its newly launched Lavu 4.0, according to a press release. The…

Boston dry cleaner offers 24/7 pickup kiosk

August 6, 2019

Customers at the Anton's Cleaners, at 116 West Broadway in South Boston, can now pick up orders 24/7, thanks to a pickup kiosk, according to a Boston Patch…

Sock vending machines launch in San Francisco

August 6, 2019

The Sock Spot, a novelty sock retailer, has launched its first of several automated retail units at Westfield San Francisco Centre, according to a press…

24/7 Germ-Free Touchscreens – Protection for Life

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

“24/7 Germ-Free Touchscreens – Protection for Life” sponsored by Kastus explores the important issue ensuring that customer touchscreens are safe for customers…

Which Wich franchisee upgrades with self-serve kiosks

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

One Which Wich franchisee is breaking with the formula by deploying digital signage, kiosks and facial recognition technology.

Panel-Brite releases outdoor touch monitors

August 5, 2019

Panel-Brite, Inc., a supplier of sunlight readable, high bright monitors, has launched a line of projected capacitive, multi-touch models in sizes 15, 17, 19…

Innerscope Hearing Technologies to launch hearing screening retail kiosks nationwide

August 5, 2019

Innerscope Hearing Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor/retailer of FDA-registered hearing aids, personal sound amplifiers…

LinkNYC kiosks collecting anonymous 'thank yous' for random acts of kindness

August 2, 2019

New York City residents who want to send an anonymous thank you note to someone who helped them in a time of need are being invited to do so using the city's…

Meridian invests over $1M in equipment, expands staff

August 2, 2019

Meridian has completed several improvements to its global corporate headquarters in Aberdeen, North Carolina. A fully-integrated manufacturer, the company…

Kodak Moments launches photo printing experience to drive retail traffic

August 1, 2019

Kodak Moments, a global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers and entertainment properties, has launched the M1 Order Station, a…

Rite Aid launches virtual health care kiosks

August 1, 2019

The Rite Aid Corporation is launching RediClinic Express, in partnership with InTouch Health, a telehealth company that offers healthcare providers solutions…

Epson introduces cloud-based software suite for retail, hospitality

August 1, 2019

Epson America Inc., a supplier of value-added POS printer solutions, has debuted the Epson OmniLink Merchant Services 3.0, a suite of cloud-based software…

In search of coffee excellence: Entrepreneur invests 6 years in self-serve brewing technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Entrepreneur Jeff Osburn custom designed his own self-service coffee brewer to achieve the product he wanted. After six years of study and development, he…

Palmer Digital Group debuts EV charging kiosk

July 31, 2019

The PDG EVtower smart electric car charging kiosk from Palmer Digital Group is designed to entice electric car owners to frequent retail locations and…