PRN acquires Belgium-based digital signage provider

December 28, 2017

PRN LLC, a digital media solutions provider, recently acquired iDKLIC, a digital marketing and signage provider in the healthcare industry based in Brussels…

Top 10 stories of 2017: Self-order food kiosks dominate reader interest

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks in restaurants dominated reader interest in 2017 as several national foodservice chains announced kiosk deployments.

Chuck E. Cheese now entices guests with game payment and meal ordering kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chuck E. Cheese is using gaming kiosks and food ordering kiosks to upsell customers and create a more enjoyable experience for its guests.

Study: Self-serve kiosks would increase consumer purchases at theme parks

December 19, 2017

By deploying self-serve kiosks and mobile apps, theme parks could see visitor spending on food, beverages and merchandise increase significantly, research by…

Kiosk allows customers to design and order puffy jackets

December 18, 2017

A new 6-foot tall self-serve kiosk allows consumers to design and purchase a puffy jacket, selecting from a choice of sizes, colors and materials, according to…

'Mornings With Maria' explores high tech vending machine with artificial intelligence

December 15, 2017

A vending machine that uses artificial intelligence and can interact with customers both visually and audibly was the subject of a recent "Mornings With Maria…

Kiosks help ready families for photos with Santa

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosks allow families to reserve a photo op with Santa and continue shopping until Santa is ready for them.

Bell and Howell to expand click-and-collect pickup kiosks

December 13, 2017

Bell and Howell has announced it will "significantly expand" the number of click-and-collect pickup locations it installs throughout the U.S. in 2018…

Spanish apparel retailer tests online pickup kiosks

December 13, 2017

Zara, a Spanish apparel retailer, is testing the newest version of the self-serve pickukp kiosks that Walmart is using, according to Business Insider.

Whole Foods adds Amazon lockers in Southern California

December 12, 2017

Whole Foods has added Amazon Lockers to multiple stores throughout Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

A millennial love letter to the self-checkout line

In discovering his personal affinity for self-checkout, this millennial's experience taught him that his generation is not alone in having this attachment.

Gift pickup kiosks debut in Central Arkansas

December 1, 2017

Gift pickup kiosks have been introduced to Central Arkansas just in time for the Christmas holiday season, according to arkansasmatters.com. The Anytime Valet…

Infocrest Technology releases self-serve kiosk for retail

November 28, 2017

Infocrest Technology has introduced self-service ordering kiosks for retail applications, according to a press release.

Self-serve order pickup robot expands for U.S. retailers, supports smart locker technology

November 22, 2017

Bell and Howell announced the 100th U.S. installation of the PackRobot, a 16-foot-tall, automated package pickup system manufactured by Cleveron, a European…

Redefining automated retailing part 5: Wayfinding enters the mix

by Michael Kasavana — Educator, K Team

Wayfinding apps can amass key words and other relevant data associated with a kiosk's database. Hence, the app can provide the consumer information about the…

Coinstar teams with Provision to bring 3D marketing technology to retail

November 16, 2017

Coinstar has signed an agreement with Provision Interactive Technologies Inc. to integrate Provision's proprietary 3D holographic display and point-of-sale…

Perrier tests national ad campaign on Provision's 3D Savings Center

November 15, 2017

Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water will test a national advertising campaign on Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc.'s 3D Savings Center kiosks in efforts to…

Interactive directory enhances customer experience at Corpus Christi mall

November 15, 2017

Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay has enhanced the customer experience at the mall in Robstown, Texas, according to a press release. The mall is located 20 minutes…

LinkNYC kiosks improve business for New York City stores

November 14, 2017

Businesses with LinkNYC kiosks in front of their stores in the Queens section of New York City have been using the advertising capabilities of LinkNYC to drive…

RESA Wearables to install 3D-printed custom insoles manufacturing kiosks in 16 Costco Warehouse stores

November 14, 2017

RESA Wearables Inc., a 3D-printed custom insoles maker,  is debuting its patent-pending custom insole manufacturing kiosks in 16 Costco Warehouse stores…