How the changing retail landscape drives demand for convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology improves and new retail locations emerge, so do opportunities for convenience retail services in environments that have not traditionally offered…

Reverse vending machine maker launches in the UAE

May 22, 2023

Sparklo, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, launched operations in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the United Arab Emirtaes, according to a press…

Self-scan checkout contributes to shoplifting in Netherlands

May 22, 2023

Self-scan checkout has contributed to the rise in shoplifting and is causing supermarkets to scale back the technology, according to Marshoek, a Netherlands…

ECS Industrial Computer intros mini PCs, motherboards, EV chargers

May 19, 2023

ECS Industrial Computer Co. Ltd., a Taipei based retail and industrial solutions manufacturer, will introduce a range of products this month, according to a…

Linerless Label Paper Vs. Traditional Label Paper: Which Is Right For Your Business?

Learn about the various types of label paper and their respective applications and advantages to empower you to make an informed decision.

Diebold Nixdorf in discussions with secured lenders

May 18, 2023

Diebold Nixdorf Inc. has entered into confidential discussions with some of its secured lenders regarding its cash needs as the company seeks to avoid a…

Opioid vending machine organization faces criticism

May 18, 2023

A Canadian journalist has called for an audit of a nonprofit organization that provides vending machines offering free drugs to battle opioid addiction…

Automated Retail Technologies taps Redbox veteran Robert Meek

May 18, 2023

Robert Meek Automated Retail Technologies, under its subsidiary, Just Baked Smart Bistro, has named Robert Meek as vice president of operations.

Moscow Transport expands biometric payment for air rail transport

May 18, 2023

Passengers on Moscow Aeroexpress airport rail lines will be able to pay fares using biometrics, according to a press release.

Self-service market will reach $63B by 2027

May 18, 2023

The global self-service market will grow from $40.3 billion in 2022 to $63 billion by 2027, according to data from ResearchandMarkets.com. It will boast a…

Slice certifies Epson thermal receipt printer for pizzerias

May 18, 2023

Slice, the technology platform powering America's largest network of pizzerias, has certified Epson's OmniLink m-Series thermal receipt printers for Slice…

Ecolab invests in Miso Robotics

May 18, 2023

Ecolab, a water, hygiene and infection prevention provider, has invested in Miso Robotics, the creator of Flippy, the autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that…

Electrify America teams with utility on Utah EV charging stations

May 18, 2023

Electrify America has teamed with Rocky Mountain Power, a utility serving Utah, Wyoming and Idaho and a division of PacificCorp, to install 20 EV charging…

Consumers remain engaged as retail sales rise

May 17, 2023

April was a rebound month when it came to retail sales and consumers remained engaged, according to the National Retail Federation.

Kraft Heinz intros self-serve sauce dispenser

May 17, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. is debuting a IoT-enabled digital sauce dispenser to allow consumers to personalize their own flavor creations, according to a press…

Wakefern intros multimedia product sampling kiosks

May 17, 2023

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation's largest retailer-owned cooperative, is expanding its use of Freeosk's interactive multimedia sampling kiosks for turn-key…

Moscow Transport tests virtual cards

May 17, 2023

Moscow Transport is testing virtual Troika cards at the turnstiles of the Moscow Metro and the Moscow Central Circle, enabling passengers to pay using their…

How and why employees hold key to unattended airport concessions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The need for unattended retail became obvious during the pandemic, but HMS Host employees played a critical role in assisting guests with technology at Phoenix…

Revel Systems, IPORT partner for POS hardware

May 17, 2023

Revel Systems, a POS and business management solutions firm, has partnered with IPORT, which manufactures stands and enclosures for holding, charging and…

Samsung intros updated Windows version of kiosk

May 17, 2023

Samsung Electronics introduced its KMC-W, an updated Windows version of the Samsung Kiosk, according to a press release.