Moscow Metro to test digital ruble payment

August 23, 2023

Moscow Metro plans to accept payment by digital rubles, slated for circulation in 2025, on a test basis for Troika souvenir cards and Koshelek ticket balance…

The future is phygital: Insights to meet in-restaurant and digital expectations

Tillster 2023 Phygital Index cites touchpoints to meet customer expectations, drive engagement.

EV charging provider Electric Era raises $11.5M

August 22, 2023

Electric Era, a Seattle-based provider of EV fast-charging infrastructure, has closed on $11.5 million in Series A financing, according to a press release.

University of San Diego intros automated c-store

August 22, 2023

The University of San Diego has teamed with AiFI to provide frictionless shopping options to students, staff members and guests on campus, according to a press…

Cantaloupe names AVS Companies an official parts, equipment distributor

August 22, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has named AVS Companies, the…

Thinking about adding self service? Don’t miss this ICX Summit session

August 22, 2023

Customers want to take control of their interactions more than ever and are opting for self service in nearly every possible venue. Fortunately, businesses and…

Cardless ATM market to reach $5.2B

August 22, 2023

The cardless ATM market is projected to grow to $5.2 billion by 2031, according to research from ResearchandMarkets.com. It will grow at a compound annual…

Advanced Motor Controls intros servo drives for harsh environments

August 22, 2023

Advanced Motion Controls, a provider of servo amplifier solutions, has introduced six CANopen servo drives with extended environment capabilities to its…

SupplyPro intros inventory shelf tag

August 22, 2023

SupplyPro, a provider of inventory management solutions, has introduced its inventory shelf tag as part of its UStockit platform that transforms a shelf…

Evanston lawmaker proposes $5k tax on retail self-checkout kiosks

August 21, 2023

An Evanston, Illinois councilman has proposed a $5,000 tax on retail checkout kiosks to benefit teen employment, according to an evanstonroundtable.com report.

Reell Precision Manufacturing names Mexico sales rep

August 21, 2023

Reell Precision Manufacturing, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based manufacturer of package motion control, has named Ana Olea as a sales representative for Mexico…

SupplyPro upgrades its SmartDrawer system

August 21, 2023

SupplyPro, a provider of industrial inventory management solutions, has introduced its SupplyController, according to a press release. Designed to improve its…

3 myths about accepting cash at self service

Enabling cash acceptance at self service machines reduces wait times and therefore maximizes revenue while also reducing labor needs and operating costs.

Trader Joe’s not adopting self-checkout any time soon

August 21, 2023

Supermarket Trader Joe's has no plans, if ever, to deploy self-checkout kiosks to its stores.

Gravity Max entertainment complex debuts in Liverpool, UK

August 21, 2023

Gravity Max Liverpool in Liverpool, U.K., a 100,000-square-foot entertainment center, recently opened its doors, offering several bars, a food hall, a…

United Arab Emirates features unusual vending machines

August 21, 2023

The United Arab Emirates offers a variety of unusual vending machines for tourists and residents alike, according to a whatson.ae report.

Atlanta smart cities initiative to offer autonomous grocery store, wayfinding kiosks, EV charging stations

August 18, 2023

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is kicking off its digital inclusion strategy and announcing the partners for the organization's first smart cities demonstration project…

MusicMagpie expands phone recycling kiosks in UK

August 18, 2023

MusicMagpie, a U.K. based provider of refurbished consumer technology, has placed three additional SmartDrop kiosks where customers can exchange unwanted…

Wisconsin artist uses vending machine to offer his works

August 18, 2023

A Wisconsin artist has expanded his marketing effort with the aid of a vending machine that offers prints for $1, according to a volumeone.org report.

Florida Fresh Vending and Markets taps Vagabond's Scott Meskin

August 17, 2023

Scott Meskin Cardinal Vending and Markets LLC, which operates as Florida Fresh Vending and Markets, has named Scott Meskin general manager…