Fort Lauderdale airport installs passport control kiosks

February 1, 2018

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has installed self-service kiosks to expedite entry into the U.S., according to the South Florida Business Journal.

Ideum's 'Portrait' kiosk features 4k ultra LG display

December 29, 2017

The "Portrait" from Ideum offers an all-in-one, multi-touch and motion based interactive kiosk with 3M touch technology and a 4k ultra LG commercial display…

Chuck E. Cheese now entices guests with game payment and meal ordering kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chuck E. Cheese is using gaming kiosks and food ordering kiosks to upsell customers and create a more enjoyable experience for its guests.

Custom kiosk design – an inside look

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Custom kiosk design helps customers create a fully customized self-service solution to fit their individual use case.

Kiosk allows customers to design and order puffy jackets

December 18, 2017

A new 6-foot tall self-serve kiosk allows consumers to design and purchase a puffy jacket, selecting from a choice of sizes, colors and materials, according to…

Self-order kiosks play key role in Subway’s tech redesign

by Elliot Maras, Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By deploying its "Fresh Forward" concept, Subway has recognized the need to make ordering more convenient in addition to continuing its emphasis on freshness.

Genmega Inc. releases new website for kiosks and ATMs

August 1, 2017

Genmega, Inc., a kiosk and ATM manufacturer, announced a new website to feature its complete kiosk offerings. The site, kiosk.genmega.com, provides information…

Kiosk presents local history at western New York travel plaza

July 24, 2017

The new Quicklee's Travel Plaza in Avon, New York features an electronic kiosk that will provide information about 18 historical photographs that decorate the…

The kiosk game: What restaurants must be prepared to pay to play

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

While self-service initiatives provide significant ROI opportunities, businesses should understand all of the necessary costs and how they plan to fit those…

How Can Kiosks Help Your Business? A Look Into Custom Kiosk Design

While some businesses are able to meet their specific goals with out-of-the-box solutions, many businesses need a solution as unique as their service or…

Traci Martin, Olea Kiosks’ director of vertical markets, named to Kiosk Hall of Fame

Lightning, it appears, can strike twice.

Amazon's Whole Foods Market acquisition points to a changing role for physical stores; millennials hold the key

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods Market is yet another sign – the biggest to date – that retail is being redefined by multiple shopping channels.

Customer experience is defined at new levels during ICX Summit 2017

by Lyle Bunn — Strategy Architect, BUNN Co.

When brands, retailers and digital experience providers met at the 2017 ICX Summit in Dallas the focus was on defining “what works” to maximize CX approaches.

Walmart pilots self-service kiosk for fast online order delivery

June 12, 2017

A few lucky Walmart shoppers in Oklahoma City are the first to test an automated kiosk being used to distribute online grocery orders in under a minute.

Self-order kiosks make a big splash at NRA Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants are driving much of the kiosk industry's growth, including partnerships among kiosk providers and POS software specialists.

Food Online Ordering Systems integrates with Epson's printer for online ordering solution, including self-order kiosk

May 23, 2017

Food Online Ordering Systems, a provider of custom, in-house online ordering solutions for restaurants, has certified Epson America, Inc.'s latest product…

Bill Butler to replace Tom Weaver as CEO at Kiosk Information Systems

May 15, 2017

Kiosk Information Systems has named Bill Butler chief executive officer of the company, succeeding Tom Weaver, CEO since 2012, the company announced. Weaver…

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology developed in the kiosk industry has application in inventory control and distribution, a market that is rapidly expanding worldwide.

Trends in Retail Displays

More and more, retail displays are seeking to create a multisensory experience to get their message across.

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The Venders to provide Rollasole USA rolled-up shoe kiosks

March 7, 2017

The Venders, an automated retailing manufacturer, has signed a deal to be the exclusive provider of custom kiosks to Rollasole USA, a marketer of rolled-up…