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…

McDonald’s kiosk hack was a wake up call; 8 ways to protect yourself

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

The McDonald's kiosk hack in Australia served as a wake up call for kiosk operators everywhere. Payment kiosk security expert Andrew Savala offers eight tips…

Palmer Digital Group debuts indoor portrait kiosk

April 12, 2019

Palmer Digital Group has launched its PDGIDPK indoor portrait kiosk line with displays of 46, 49 and 55 inches, with touch or non-touch features.

Generation Next Franchise Brands acquiring Print Mates assets

April 12, 2019

Generation Next Franchise Brands is acquiring the assets of Print Mates, a San Diego team of software engineers, photography experts and entrepreneurs that…

Amazon Go stores to start taking cash

April 11, 2019

Amazon's Go stores, which let shoppers buy without a cashier checkout experience, will reportedly begin accepting cash.

Arizona entrepreneur discovers kiosks' marketing prowess

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Donna Collamer discovered a niche providing interactive kiosks for Arizona businesses. After nearly a decade, she recently retired from active duty to spend…

Connected Technology Solutions debuts workflow automation software

April 10, 2019

Connected Technology Solutions is deploying a workflow automation software product, called Kwerk, for kiosks across all industries.

Apptizer partners with Worldpay

April 9, 2019

Order-ahead storefront technology provider Apptizer is now a Worldpay integrated payments partner and its Apptizer Advanced Kiosk has received certification.

How HR self-service kiosks aid employee retention

HR kiosks don't work miracles, but they can definitely help with employee engagement and satisfaction.

Poll: Most consumers expect self-checkout from grocery retailers

April 8, 2019

When it comes to the retail grocery experience, consumers want a fast checkout and many believe grocers haven't moved into the modern age and need to do more…

Alertenterprise adds facial recognition to access control kiosk software

April 5, 2019

Alertenterprise, a provider of physical identity and access management software, has added biometric facial recognition technology to its visitor management…