Brands concur: experimental ‘phygital’ store delivered proof of concept

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Executives for the two brands that participated in The Fitting Room, which combined both digital and physical customer experiences, agreed the one-month…

Designing Custom Kiosks: It Starts with Knowing Your User

The right touch screen kiosk interface design can make all the difference for your customers, employees, patients, visitors and guests.

Eatsa rebrands as Brightloom, will leverage Starbucks digital software to create platform for restaurants

July 22, 2019

Eatsa, a provider of self-service technology for restaurants, has rebranded itself as Brightloom and announced plans to offer an end-to-end, cloud-based…

The 3 main ways retailers are putting self-serve kiosks to work

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

Retailers of are putting self-serve kiosks to work to both enhance the in-store experience and bridge the gap between brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores,

Ordercounter Ventures to introduce self-serve kiosks, restaurant technology at partner conference

July 22, 2019

Ordercounter Ventures, a point of sale software provider for restaurants, is hosting its third annual partner conference in San Antonio, Texas from…

The Fitting Room merges physical and digital

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Fitting Room converted a 63-square-meter space in a retail mall into a store that allowed customers to browse merchandise on interactive kiosks, try on…

How self-service kiosks are transforming ticketing

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From transportation to performances, movies, sporting events, amusement parks and everything in between, ticketing kiosks are completely revolutionizing the…

California police department adds computer kiosk for public use

July 12, 2019

The Marina, California police department added a computer kiosk to its lobby to allow people to report crimes and pay parking fines, according to a Monterey…

Video: A look at 2019 ICX Summit/CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

This year's ICX Summit/CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit event, held in Dallas, Texas, drew hundreds of retailers and brand leaders seeking expert insight, advice…

Amsterdam airport passengers satisfied with self-service kiosks

July 11, 2019

Most passengers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are satisfied with the recently installed self-service kiosks that allow them to look up flight…

Interactive touchscreens put avocado education in the driver's seat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Avo-Matic food truck now uses interactive touchscreens to offer free avocados and educate millennials about their benefits.

Bed Bath & Beyond to pilot Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks

July 9, 2019

Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. will pilot its Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores beginning July 15…

HR kiosks: an important tool for recruiting and retaining talent

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From hiring and recruiting to scheduling and information sharing, HR kiosks are transforming and simplifying many of the processes that keep employees informed…

How Dairy Queen franchisee introduced self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Teaming with Panasonic, a Texas Dairy Queen franchisee was able to install self-order kiosks that have resulted in higher tickets, consistently.

Ideum multi-touch table, app let visitors explore New Orleans history

July 1, 2019

The Historic New Orleans Collection has installed an interactive tabletop 3D multi-touch map, provided by Ideum, that lets guests explore various attractions…

Converge Retail updates kinetic retail display platform

June 26, 2019

Converge Retail has introduced its latest kinetic retail display platform designed to disrupt traditional retail by breaking down barriers most commonly…

Florida Everglades preserve installs bird watching kiosk

June 25, 2019

The Grassy Waters Everglades Preserve in West Palm Beach, Florida has installed a touchscreen kiosk that allows visitors to look up information about birds…

Fresh food vending operation debuts plastic-free machines, chef-crafted meals in New York City

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Fresh.Bowl, a fresh food vending service provider that features plastic-free machines, launched its first machines throughout New York City following a…

Indian railway station installs free body mass index kiosk

June 24, 2019

The Salem, India railway division has installed a body mass index kiosk at a railway station to allow passengers to check their height, weight and body mass…

Texas Dairy Queen franchisee pioneers self-order kiosk

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Michael Clarke, a Texas Dairy Queen franchisee, recently became the chain's first franchisee to introduce self-order kiosks and has boosted tickets in high…