Retail News & Media

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…

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Malaysia highway concessionaire adds self-serve kiosks for reloadable payment cards

March 30, 2018

Plus, a highway concessionaire in Malaysia, has announced that motorists can now top up their PlusMiles or Touch ‘n Go retail payment cards at 32 self-service…

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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…

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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…

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First Data’s Clover App Market offers Apptizer app platform for kiosks, mobile order

March 28, 2018

Apptizer Inc., a provider of order-ahead storefront technology, has announced that its app-building platform is available for download from First Data's Clover…

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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…

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AI delivers sales, service improvement for Coca Cola vending machines

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Reyes Coca Cola Bottling, in Irvine, California, significantly improved sales and reduced service costs by deploying artificial intelligence software for…

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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…

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Luxer One introduces custom BOPIS locker form factor

March 23, 2018

Luxer One has introduced its new custom locker form factor for buy-online, pick up in-store, order returns, and other omnichannel functions, according to a…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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eAnytime upgrades its drop-off and pick-up cleaning service kiosk

March 14, 2018

eAnytime has introduced the latest version of its Cleaner Professional Cleaning Service drop-off and pick-up kiosk, according to a press release. The new kiosk…

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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.

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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…

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AR Systems develops fresh food kiosk for Alpaca Market

March 12, 2018

AR Systems has announced an automated fresh food kiosk for Alpaca Market, according to a press release.

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Bell and Howell introduces CleverFlex click-and-collect terminals to North America

March 9, 2018

Bell and Howell, a provider of retail click-and-collect solutions, has announced the availability of new smart locker technology to retailers in North America.

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Army and air force exchange service expands greeting card kiosks

March 8, 2018

Card Isle Corporation has partnered with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service to expand their fleet of personalized greeting card kiosks by over 25 units…

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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…

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