Self-service becomes retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

Kansas memorial kiosk plan stalls despite strong support

May 26, 2026

A proposal to install a memorial kiosk in the Kansas State Capitol honoring Kansas service members killed in action or who died from service-related injuries…

Built to Adapt: Why Modularity Matters in Retail Technology

Explore why modularity is becoming essential to the future of retail technology. This blog describes how scalable systems help retailers adapt faster, extend…

Self-service kayak rental kiosk opens on Wisconsin river

May 22, 2026

A new self-service kayak and paddleboard rental business has opened along the Manitowoc River in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering residents and visitors an easy…

Rethinking kiosks for identity verification

by Taya Tuo — Marketing Director, SUNTEK Technology Co., Ltd.

More and more, kiosks are being used for identity verification. As more public and commercial services become digital, organizations still need reliable ways…

Case Study: How Fast4shop reshapes the pharmacy visit

Behind the scenes, Fast4shop delivers real-time, unit-level inventory and expiry-date visibility, helping pharmacies protect margins and keep essential…

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Wales farm used vending to expand local food access

May 21, 2026

Rhug Estate, an organic estate and farm business located near Corwen in North Wales in the U.K. has introduced self-service vending machines and parcel…

Deploying a strong AI vending machine: 5 rules to follow

In the vending industry, innovative companies are combining artificial intelligence with self-service to make a once futuristic idea to expand convenience and…

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Healthcare check-in kiosk market projected to grow at more than 10% per year

May 20, 2026

A new report from QY Research projects strong growth in the global healthcare check-in kiosk market as hospitals and medical providers continue investing in…

Cities betting big on smart kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The pace of smart city kiosk deployments appears to be increasing in the United States as cities accelerate investments in digital infrastructure, downtown…

Norwegian airport operator seeks bids on $340M in kiosk foodservice

May 19, 2026

Avinor, the state-owned company that operates most of Norway's airports, has launched a major food-and-beverage tender covering eight airports as part of a…

Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

May 18, 2026

Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Texas, according to a press release. It has also…

Smart lockers boost tech access at UK colleges

May 18, 2026

Colleges across the United Kingdom are reporting improved student access to shared technology and reduced administrative workloads following deployments of…

AHA aims for 600 blood pressure kiosks in Kansas City

May 18, 2026

The American Heart Association aims to install 600 blood pressure monitoring kiosks across the Kansas City metro area by 2030 as part of its Library Heart…

Advanced Kiosks partners on TSA screening pilot

May 14, 2026

Advanced Kiosks has partnered with government services and technology contractor ASRC Federal to deliver touchless identity verification kiosks for a pilot…

Outpost intros next-gen automated gate platform

May 14, 2026

Austin, Texas-based logistics technology company Outpost has introduced a second-generation automated gate platform designed to reduce gate operating costs and…

InventHelp client designs automated recycling kiosk

May 13, 2026

An unnamed Los Angeles inventor has developed an automated recycling kiosk designed to process nontoxic materials while producing compost topsoil and purified…

Seaga acquires Three Square Market from 365 Retail Markets

May 12, 2026

Seaga Manufacturing has acquired Three Square Market to expand its presence in the growing unattended retail and micromarket sector, according to a press…

Crave Robotics achieves certification milestone

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Crave Robotics recently secured certifications for its kiosks from UL Solutions, NSF International and the National Automatic Merchandising Association over a…

Dubuque to replace parking meters with kiosks

May 11, 2026

Officials in Dubuque, Iowa, are considering replacing the city's aging downtown parking meters with payment kiosks and a mobile app system as part of a broader…