Diebold Nixdorf puts the squeeze on costs in Q1

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As Gerrard Schmid embarks on his second year at the helm of Diebold Nixdorf, it seems fair to say that his most notable achievement to date is having squeezed…

PepsiCo introduces hydration kiosk to reduce single-serve plastic bottles

May 3, 2019

PepsiCo Inc. has introduced a new hydration system, marking the next step of its Beyond the Bottle initiative that allows ways to deliver beverages without…

Zivelo joins Dell Technologies' OEM Solutions

May 3, 2019

Zivelo LCC has joined the Dell Technologies OEM to allow its clients to purchase Zivelo's digital solutions through their existing relationships, according to…

AMGtime unveils biometric self-service kiosk for labor management

May 2, 2019

The Elionic kiosk from AMGtime offers a biometric fingerprint kiosk that allows employees to clock in and out, approve their time cards directly on the device…

Self-service beer kiosk entrepreneurs seek additional funding

May 2, 2019

EBar Initiatives, a provider of self-service kiosks that can dispense beer in less than 30 seconds, is seeking to raise at least £175,000 ($228,246) through a…

How to get to market faster with an MVP kiosk

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

Building your first kiosk is not like building a custom home, where you have a clear blueprint. A kiosk, and most software projects for that matter, evolve as…

Futurist Mike Walsh urges creative thinking for the 'algorithmic age'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Author/futurist Mike Walsh urges convenience service operators to prepare for the 'algorithmic age' by understanding how the new reality impacts the decisions…

USA Technologies Inc. Seed Markets integrates with micro market providers

May 1, 2019

USA Technologies Inc. announced that its micro market optimization solution, Seed Markets, is now fully integrated with some of the industry's micro market…

Fred Meyer installs kinetic retail display platform combining online shopping with in-store merchandising

May 1, 2019

Converge Retail announced successful implementation of its kinetic retail display platform at Fred Meyer's Happy Valley, Oregon test store, according to a…

Utah entrepreneurs launch self-order restaurant kiosk app

April 30, 2019

A pair of Provo, Utah entrepreneurs, Weston Hafen and Jon Lund, have developed a self-order kiosk app for restaurants that has already gained some local…

Virtubox introduces cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence

April 30, 2019

Virtubox Infotech Pvt. Ltd., which offers cloud-based software for interactive touchscreen kiosks with corresponding display on Android and iOS mobile phones…

Micro markets tap AI, redefine, rejuvenate convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Micro markets, besides improving the customer experience, give refreshment service operators a way to respond to competition from increasingly technologically…

Voice assistant payments rising despite security concerns

April 29, 2019

More consumers are adopting voice-assisted payments, but many have security concerns about the technology, according a survey by TNS Inc. 

Swyft forms foodservice subsidiary, names CEO

April 29, 2019

Swyft Inc., a global provider of automated retail and retail automation, has formed a subsidiary, Swyft Food Service Automation, focused on providing retail…

How digital kiosks are changing the small town experience

Interactive wayfinding kiosks help users navigate their destination and explore their surrounding area with interactive information. Not only does the kiosk…

C-Speak: Cincinnati Reds' success with food lockers paves way for restaurant uses

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The Cincinnati Reds scored a home run with Apex Supply Chain technologies' "click-and-collect" foodservice system last season, paving the way for widespread…

Study: Cashless technology boosts sales over 100% for low-volume vending machines

April 26, 2019

A study conducted by Michigan State University in collaboration with USA Technologies Corp. found that vending machines generating less less than $2,000 a year…

Nayax payment device includes cash acceptance

April 26, 2019

Nayax, a provider of cashless payment technology, has introduced is VPOS Fusion payment device which adds a cash payment option via third-party bill…

Police arrest man for smashing LinkNYC kiosks

April 25, 2019

New York City police have arrested a man for smashing New York City's LinkNYC kiosks, according to ABC News.

Star Micronics launches Apple-certified POS printer

April 25, 2019

Star Micronics has launched its TSP847II AirPrint POS printer, its first 112mm wide receipt, barcode, label and ticket POS printer to be Apple…