Self-Service Technology for Retailers

Digitalization is gaining in importance in almost all segments of the retail industry. Consumers are much more open to self-service technologies than they were…

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Guam considers banning tobacco, vape machines

February 20, 2024

Lawmakers in Guam are looking to ban tobacco and vape products from vending machines, according to a Pacific Daily News report.

California police publicize skimming device on Walmart kiosk

February 19, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

Ikea Amsterdam expands self checkout, adds in-store pick up

February 19, 2024

Ikea Amsterdam has introduced two vending machines to provide in-store pick-up with the ability to handle 480 orders daily, according to a press release.

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Self-checkout adoption on the rise, reveals NCR Voyix report

February 15, 2024

More retail enterprises are embracing self-checkout with 43% of retailers having mature systems in place and 17% expanding self-checkout deployments.

Diebold Nixdorf reports strong Q4, FY 2023 results

February 14, 2024

Diebold Nixdorf Inc. reported sales and earnings gains for Q4 and FY 2023, according to an earnings release.

How one retail veteran achieves customer satisfaction with self service in today’s omnichannel marketplace

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As omnichannel shopping has expanded for nearly all product categories, how does a brand ensure the same level of customer satisfaction in self-service…

Walmart to introduce EV charging stations

February 12, 2024

Walmart will introduce EV charging stations as part of its new and remodeled stores, John Furner, president and CEO, said in a recent company announcement.

Xwell expands Clockwork robotic manicures to airports

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Xwell Inc., which offers self-operated massage chairs, nail care services, COVID testing kiosks and more, saw the airport as a natural offering for robotic…

Wisconsin dispensary installs self-serve cannabis kiosks

February 7, 2024

Visitors to Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, can use an automated self-serve kiosk to buy cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in…

Nevada gaming board halts sports betting scheme

February 2, 2024

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has halted a scheme by sportsbook employees to steal money from sports betting kiosks, according to an 8newsnow.com report.

Indonesia to install 80 machines to sell locally produced goods

January 30, 2024

Businesses in Indonesia will be able to sell products through 80 vending machines under a government initiative, according to an antaranews.com report.

Tomra intros vertical reverse vending machine for compact spaces

January 29, 2024

Tomra Collection, a provider of reverse vending machines, has introduced its Tomra Rollpac, the company's most compact and first vertical backroom system for…

ShopRite launches refrigerator/freezer totes for BOPIS

January 26, 2024

ShopRite, the supermarket banner that is part of Wakefern Food Corp., has teamed with Phononic to launch freezer and refrigerator totes for its…

Private equity firm buys Ice House America water/ice vending provider

January 25, 2024

Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Ice House America LLC, an automated retail ice and water platform in the U.S., from…

Vegas 'Rollasole' machines offer rolled flats for women

January 25, 2024

Women walking the Las Vegas Strip sometimes get sore feet. Fortunately, they have access to rolled flats available at 18 "Rollasole" vending machines…

Man assaulted in prison sues Macy’s for facial recognition-based incarceration

January 24, 2024

Fight for the Future, an organization campaigning against the use of facial recognition in stores, has cited a recent case against Macy's as an example of why…

Australia sports arena deploys 20 Mashgin self-checkout kiosks

January 24, 2024

Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, a multi-purpose sports ground used primarily for cricket and Australian rules football matches that can hold up to 70,00…

NRS teams with AMS on POS solution for retail fuel stations

January 23, 2024

National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale terminal-based platform and credit card processing for retailers, has teamed with AMS Energy…