Nayax adds loyalty, refund to digital payment app for unattended businesses

May 7, 2019

Nayax LLC has upgraded its digital wallet app to include loyalty and the ability to offer automated refunds for unattended points of sale, including…

H&M enhances customer engagement with interactive voice mirror

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Interactive technology isn't just for pushing sales, it's also useful for crafting better customer engagement. By doing this, retailers can improve sales and…

Micro markets, a rising customer convenience, call for new operating practices

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the recent National Automatic Merchandising Association show at the Las Vegas Convention Center had a chance to hear how two micro market…

KFC introduces self-order kiosks in Malaysia

May 6, 2019

KFC has introduced a self-sevice payment kiosk in Malaysia's Klang Valley that accepts payment from digital wallets, including Alipay, WeChat Pay, Maybank QR…

PepsiCo introduces hydration kiosk to reduce single-serve plastic bottles

May 3, 2019

PepsiCo Inc. has introduced a new hydration system, marking the next step of its Beyond the Bottle initiative that allows ways to deliver beverages without…

Futurist Mike Walsh urges creative thinking for the 'algorithmic age'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Author/futurist Mike Walsh urges convenience service operators to prepare for the 'algorithmic age' by understanding how the new reality impacts the decisions…

Fred Meyer installs kinetic retail display platform combining online shopping with in-store merchandising

May 1, 2019

Converge Retail announced successful implementation of its kinetic retail display platform at Fred Meyer's Happy Valley, Oregon test store, according to a…

Micro markets tap AI, redefine, rejuvenate convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Micro markets, besides improving the customer experience, give refreshment service operators a way to respond to competition from increasingly technologically…

Voice assistant payments rising despite security concerns

April 29, 2019

More consumers are adopting voice-assisted payments, but many have security concerns about the technology, according a survey by TNS Inc. 

Swyft forms foodservice subsidiary, names CEO

April 29, 2019

Swyft Inc., a global provider of automated retail and retail automation, has formed a subsidiary, Swyft Food Service Automation, focused on providing retail…

How digital kiosks are changing the small town experience

Interactive wayfinding kiosks help users navigate their destination and explore their surrounding area with interactive information. Not only does the kiosk…

C-Speak: Cincinnati Reds' success with food lockers paves way for restaurant uses

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The Cincinnati Reds scored a home run with Apex Supply Chain technologies' "click-and-collect" foodservice system last season, paving the way for widespread…

Nayax payment device includes cash acceptance

April 26, 2019

Nayax, a provider of cashless payment technology, has introduced is VPOS Fusion payment device which adds a cash payment option via third-party bill…

Outdoor wayfinding kiosks improve tourism experiences

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Interactive wayfinding kiosks allow people to navigate their sightseeing at tourist attractions. They also give local businesses exposure to tourists.

AWM Smart Shelf launches autonomous shopping shelf technology

April 24, 2019

AWM Smart Shelf, which is bringing the benefits of the online experience to physical retail, has integrated its frictionless shopping application with its…

Civic Network app to combine identity verification and payment, announces 12 automated retail partners

April 24, 2019

Civic Network announced it will release its Civic Pay app to enable partners to combine identity verification, payment and rewards into a single transaction.

Apriva, AveriGo team up on mobile micro market offering

April 23, 2019

Apriva LLC and AveriGo LLC have partnered on a mobile-first solution for launching micro markets in the vending and food/beverage service industry.

Michigan grocer boosts customer satisfaction, revenue with Toshiba self-checkout system

April 19, 2019

Value Center, a Michigan grocer, is enhancing the customer experience as well as boosting revenues following the deployment of Toshiba Global Commerce…

Diamond retailer uses augmented reality kiosk to offer endless aisle ring selection

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Helzberg Diamonds' Virtual Ring Experience uses augmented reality to provide a personalized, endless aisle shopping experience.

Las Vegas casino installs Phi’s promotional kiosks for loyalty, patron management

April 17, 2019

Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas has selected and installed Phi's Lush platform and promotional kiosk solution for its loyalty and patron management…