‘Situationalization’: The word of 2024

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology has delivered the ability to adapt automation to a greater variety of situations, a phenomenon panelists at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…

bp taps Diebold Nixdorf as preferred retail tech provider

January 17, 2024

Global fuel retailer bp has signed an agreement with Diebold Nixdorf Inc. to serve as a preferred global partner for operational services and retail…

Mashgin partners with Keyo for biometric ID for self checkout

January 17, 2024

Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout system, has partnered with Keyo and its global biometric identity network for retail self checkout, according…

Biden-Harris releases $623M for EV charging stations

January 17, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle charging network across the U.S., according to a…

Lawmakers oppose Biden’s EV charging station construction plan

January 17, 2024

The House of Representatives approved a law Thursday to oppose the Biden Administration's plan to eliminate a waiver from domestic sourcing requirements for EV…

Bosch tests automated EV charging

January 17, 2024

Bosch, along with the Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad, has begun testing automated valet charging for EVs, according to a press release.

Coca-Cola India teams with Reliance Retail on container recycling

January 17, 2024

Coca-Cola India and India's largest retailer, Reliance Retail, have launched a sustainability initiative for PET container recycling through reverse vending…

Self-service automation and the human touch: 5 rules for success

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panelists shared core trends and rules for success in the evolving landscape of self-service automation at this year's Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami…

BBC: Self-checkout has failed

January 16, 2024

The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.

Financial wellness kiosk for veterans, families debuts at Syracuse University

January 16, 2024

Student veterans and military families can get financial assistance at a digital kiosk at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel…

LG Electronics opens 1st US E charging station factory in Fort Worth

January 16, 2024

LG Electronics has opened its first U.S. factory for assembling electric vehicle charging stations in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a press release.

Five considerations when choosing ID and passport readers for your kiosk

Discover the advantages of using an image scanner over alternative scanning technologies when it comes to processing driver's licenses, IDs, and passports.

Mississippi college installs vending machine offering free food, supplies for students

January 15, 2024

Students at Mississippi State University in need of food, school supplies and hygiene products will be able to access these items free of charge from a vending…

Jabil adds manufacturing plant in Mexico

January 15, 2024

Jabil Inc., a manufacturer of retail and warehouse automation solutions, has added a third production facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, according to a press…

How to get a handle on the self checkout data explosion

by Ozan Unlu — CEO, Edge Delta

Self checkout continues to expand, but glitches continue at an alarming pace as data volume rises. Retailers and restaurants need to scrutinize their data…

Hitachi Payment Services unveils new brand, appoints CEO

January 15, 2024

Hitachi Payment Services, a payments provider in India, has launched Hitachi Cash Management Services through its acquisition of Writer Corp's cash management…

Narcan machines arrive in California county

January 15, 2024

Nalaxone, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available for free in vending machines at three Stockton, California, locations: the Public…

Tesco Ireland to deploy 170 reverse vending machines for beverage recycling

January 15, 2024

Tesco Ireland has invested €15 million ($16.45 million) in reverse vending machines for its 170 stores as the country begins its deposit return scheme on Feb.

India city to install health information kiosks at hospitals

January 15, 2024

Pimpri Chinchwad, a city in India, will install health information kiosks at three hospitals: Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Talera Hospital and Yamuna…

NCR digital consumer index: self checkout keeps gaining traction

January 15, 2024

Self checkout continues to gain traction with consumers, according to the first Digital Commerce Index from NCR Voyix Corp. Highlights from a press release…