Ideum readies multitouch coffee table

April 3, 2018

Ideum has unveiled its new multitouch coffee table prototype suitable for public and semi-public settings, according to a company press release.

Consumer dry cleaner launches media campaign on Provision Interactive holographic POS displays in supermarkets

April 3, 2018

Dryel, an at-home dry cleaner, is running a national media campaign on the Provision Interactive media network to increase purchases at point of sale…

Mobile payment: How it redefines the customer experience for unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One of the best-attended educational sessions at the recent National Automatic Merchandising Association show in Las Vegas focused on how payment technology…

Maryland city to install solar-powered parking kiosks

March 30, 2018

Ocean City, Maryland, will install solar-powered parking kiosks, according to WMDT-TV.

ICXA extends Elevate Award submission deadline

March 29, 2018

The Interactive Customer Experience Association is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Elevate Awards. The new deadline is Friday, April 13…

Ultrahaptics development kit enables mid-air haptic technology

March 29, 2018

Ultrahaptics has announced its first haptic technology development kit based on its new Stratos platform, according to a press release. 

Intersection to deploy digital upgrades to Los Angeles transit system

March 29, 2018

Intersection, a smart cities technology and media company, has been awarded a 10-year contract to sell and display advertising on the L.A. Metro Rail System by…

The case for mobile payments in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile payments continue to expand, making it important for operators of unattended retail equipment to invest in the technology. A speaker at the National…

Omron Electronic Components offers facial recognition module

March 28, 2018

Omron Electronic Components LLC has introduced its B5T-007001 (HVC-P2) facial recognition module to add facial recognition capability to kiosks and…

Walmart to expand CarSaver car-selling kiosks

March 27, 2018

Walmart is increasing the number of store locations with a CarSaver car-selling kiosk, according to Adweek. In an email to the publication, a Walmart rep…

Texas school district installs service excellence kiosks

March 26, 2018

The Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, has introduced service excellence kiosks at every campus and central office in an effort to provide…

Perch announces mixed-reality marketing platform for in-store digital campaigns

March 23, 2018

Perch, an interactive platform for interactive retail marketing, announced its new mixed-reality marketing platform for in-store digital campaigns, according…

Winning profiles in retail customer personalization

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retailers that engage customers using today's highly sophisticated digital and mobile tools are finding that these initiatives deliver greater customer…

Amazon happy with customer response to cashierless store, but guarded about future plans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While encouraged by customer response, Amazon isn't ready to announce much about plans for its innovative cashierless store concept. The company is making sure…

Bell and Howell introduces BH QuickCart

March 16, 2018

Bell and Howell has introduced a "buy online pick up in store" click-and-collect system designed for big box stores, warehouse clubs and other category…

Pursuant Health taps digital media specialist to upgrade in-store pharmacy kiosk advertising

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pursuant Health recently integrated Vistar Media's platform to upgrade its media players and ad serving software on its kiosks, enabling advertisers to…

Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt, ice cream machines to accept cryptocurrency

March 13, 2018

Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt and ice cream machines will soon accept cryptocurrencies, according to a press release. 

The top 5 POS features for self-service in stadiums and arenas

A self-serve point-of-sale system can shorten lines and create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for the fans in stadiums and arenas

Contactless-only card readers installed in German self-service machines

March 12, 2018

Card4Vend GmbH, working with acquiring partner Six Payment Services, has installed Germany's first unattended contactless-only payment modules for acceptance…

Entrepreneur develops kiosk solution for e-commerce retailers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Dawn Dickson has taken it upon herself to develop both hardware and software to enable kiosks to dispense consumer products and provide useful data about the…