Sacoa powers new cashless arcade at Texas theme park

August 18, 2026

Sacoa has installed its cashless technology at Once Upon a Cowboy, a cowboy- and dinosaur-themed entertainment park in Tomball, Texas, according to a press…

The autonomous pivot: What independent retailers should know before going cashierless

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Computer vision, smart access, sensor-based product tracking, cloud software, and digital payments have made autonomous retail more accessible across…

WeVend offers payment platform for laundry operators

August 17, 2026

Payment technology provider WeVend has introduced a payment and management platform for unattended laundry operations, giving customers several ways to pay for…

Ohio State Fair kiosk helps visitors find $675K in unclaimed funds

August 12, 2026

Visitors to the Ohio State Fair initiated more than $675,000 in unclaimed-funds claims after checking with a state-operated kiosk during the 12-day event…

Shake Shack blames kiosk glitch for apparent no-tip price increase

August 12, 2026

Shake Shack said a technology error, rather than a surcharge for declining to tip, caused prices to increase in a viral video recorded at its Salt Lake City…

Amazon defeats discrimination lawsuit over self-service kiosk thefts

August 6, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed race discrimination and hostile work environment claims brought by Eugene Edmond, a Black former Amazon.com Services employee who…

An operations guide to shrink mitigation in unattended retail

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Unattended retail offers customers speed, convenience, and around-the-clock access. For operators, it can open new revenue channels while reducing the need for…

MyVenue launches AI-powered Halo checkout kiosk

July 30, 2026

Point-of-sale solution provider MyVenue has introduced Halo, an AI-powered frictionless checkout kiosk designed for high-volume hospitality settings such as…

Colorado Springs adds parking kiosks, payment options

July 30, 2026

Colorado Springs, Colorado, has introduced a parking campaign called "Now You Know" to simplify parking in its downtown area and Old Colorado City, according…

Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

July 22, 2026

A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…

AI age verification opens self-service opportunities

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers, regulators and technology providers are deploying systems that can estimate a customer's age in seconds, determine whether additional identification…

Why Product Longevity Matters in Retail Technology

Product longevity helps retailers create a stronger foundation for long term operational success. This blog explores how durable technology, stable system…

UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues

July 17, 2026

The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…

Slovakia airport debuts Bolt self-service ride kiosk

July 8, 2026

Ride-hailing company Bolt has launched an airport transfer service at Slovakia's Košice Airport in Solvthat that includes the country's first self-service…

NRS Petro Adds Bennett Dispenser Support to Its Turnkey POS for Independent Gas Stations

NRS Petro supports both new and existing Bennett dispensers, giving independent gas station operators all-in-one pump control and store management.

Former Illinois jail official accused of diverting $200K in kiosk cash

July 1, 2026

A former administrator of the Knox County Jail in Illinois is accused of diverting more than $200,000 in cash deposited through inmate commissary kiosks over a…

Sacoa to showcase self-service kiosks at Bowl Expo 2026

June 22, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System will showcase its latest technology for bowling centers and family entertainment venues at International Bowl Expo 2026, scheduled for…

Self-checkout's shrink problem persists, report says

June 22, 2026

A new industry report finds that self-checkout has become the dominant transaction method in many retail stores, but it continues to generate higher levels of…

Donorbox kiosks help driving fundraising success

June 19, 2026

Nonprofit fundraising platform Donorbox announced that organizations using its technology have now raised more than $4 billion in donations, according to a…