South African fashion retailer deploys kiosks, omnichannel solution to stores

December 23, 2019

The Foschini Group, a South Africa fashion retailer, is deploying kiosks and an omnichannel solution for its leisure brands, Sportscene and Totalsports…

Self-checkout kiosk replaces manned store at Japanese rail station

December 20, 2019

A snack and souvenir shop at a Japanese rail station that closed due to a lack of workers recently reopened with a self-checkout system that takes cashless…

Moe's franchisees see multiple benefits of self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees see self order kiosks as a tool to allow restaurants to meet consumer needs in smaller footprints.

Oklahoma dispensary operator installs American Green smart vending machines

December 17, 2019

Earthly Mist of Tulsa Oklahoma has purchased and installed American Green smart vending machines for use in its Oklahoma dispensaries, according to a press…

Miami Beach convention center installs 30 EV charging stations

December 17, 2019

Blink smart charge stations serve electric and hybrid vehicles. Blink Charging Co. has installed 30 electric vehicle charging stations in the newly…

How interactive retail kiosks enhance the holiday shopping experience

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Interactive kiosk innovations are making holiday shopping experiences more engaging, rewarding and memorable for consumer and retailers.

Location, Location, Location: The Importance of Self-Service Kiosk Placement

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Over the past decade, self-service solutions of all kinds—from indoor and outdoor kiosks to digital signage, automated smart lockers, and more—have become…

Researchers claim printed masks can fool facial recognition systems

December 16, 2019

Researchers at Kneron, an artificial-intelligence provider, said they fooled facial recognition systems using a printed mask showing a different person's face…

MTA expands OMNY contactless transit rollout to Penn Station

December 13, 2019

The Metropolitan Transit Authority announced that the OMNY contactless fare rollout has expanded to 34th Street-Penn Station, the critical transit hub that…

Recently installed parking kiosks not working in Pennsylvania town

December 13, 2019

Parking kiosks installed in September in Kutztown, Pennsylvania have been suspended until further notice due to payment processing issues, according to a…

Perfect Corp. partners with Sally Beauty on ColorView AI hair color experience

December 13, 2019

Perfect Corp., a beauty technology solutions provider behind the YouCam Makeup virtual reality app, has teamed with Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., to power its…

MoneyGram International extends CVS partnership

December 12, 2019

MoneyGram International, Inc. a provider of money transfer services, has extended its partnership with CVS for another three years according to a company press…

Moe's Southwest Grill: Kiosks to play role in fast casual's digitization

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Moe's Southwest Grill views self-order kiosks as part of its digitization of fast casual. The kiosks will be available to all franchisees and are expected to…

IHOP to offer self-order kiosks under fast casual concept

December 11, 2019

IHOP Restaurants will be introducing self order kiosks when it enters the fast casual market with its latest concept, Flip'd, opening in April in Atlanta with…

StayNTouch upgades ID scanning and facial recognition

December 11, 2019

StayNTouch, a software-as-a-service hotel property management systems provider, recently enhanced the ID scanning and facial recognition functionality for its…

Redbox exits game rentals in kiosks, launches entertainment content production division

December 10, 2019

Redbox will no longer provide game rentals in its kiosks, the company posted on Twitter Sunday in response to a question.

Coolgreens prepping smart fridges for Dallas market

December 10, 2019

Healthy lifestyle eatery Coolgreens plans to install smart fridges in its Dallas market for the sale of salads, wraps and snacks.

Why digital kiosks hold the key to brand loyalty

Besides optimizing operational efficiency, boosting sales and streamlining the ordering process, interactive kiosks can also deliver increased customer loyalty.

Nets launches facial recognition pilot in Copenhagen office park

December 9, 2019

Nets, a European digital payments firm, is launching a trial of facial recognition for payments for up to 1,000 office workers in Copenhagen. 

Café X debuts robotic coffee bar at San Jose airport

December 9, 2019

Cafe X has opened at San Jose International Airport with the latest version of its robotic coffee bar, according to a press release.