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Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…
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The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards, recognizing individuals and companies that have made…
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Denver-based technology platform provider Cinchio Solutions has launched a new self-service retail kiosk designed for cultural institutions seeking to…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center in Arizona has installed a secure, ADA-accessible drug take-back kiosk in its emergency room waiting area, giving residents a 24/…
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Circa Resort & Casino, in downtown Las Vegas, is partnering with VenHub to bring an autonomous smart store to the resort.
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Venice, Florida-based cryptocurrency kiosk operator Byte Federal has launched a website offering information about ways to prevent fraud related to…
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read nowMarch 16, 2026
Tennessee is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs to combat scams. Supporters point to the rising number of scams in the state, according to a report by…
read nowCustomers want physical shopping to feel as quick and simple as online purchasing. The demand has led to the rise of autonomous retail — stores where customers…
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The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.
read nowMarch 11, 2026
The Texas Department of Banking has issued a consent order against Chicago-based cryptocurrency kiosk operator GPD Holdings LLC, doing business as CoinFlip…
read nowNational Retail Solutions (NRS) has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media. Recognized…
read nowNational Retail Solutions (NRS) is proud to announce its collaboration with El Especialito, the nation’s largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, to launch…
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read nowIf you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…
read nowby Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.
read nowFebruary 6, 2026
James Warner, the photographer behind the popular YouTube channel snappiness, has built a miniature, desk-sized version of a retro Kodak photo printing kiosk…
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