Tech exhibits enthrall attendees at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit stayed busy between education sessions by visiting the exhibit area where vendors presented advances in…

Malaysia wellness providers team up on vending machines

December 11, 2023

Teda Smart Pharma, a provider of diagnostic devices and health screening in Malaysia, has teamed with Asrega Corp., another Malaysia wellness provider, to…

CaliExpress by Flippy automated restaurant to open in California

December 8, 2023

Cali Group, a holding company using technology to transform the restaurant and retail industries, has teamed with Miso Robotics, creator of the Flippy…

Philadelphia Eagles launch autonomous ‘On the Fly’ Express Shops at home field

December 8, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened two "On the Fly" Express Shops featuring AI-powered computer vision technology for a cashierless experience.

Oak View Group taps Sodexo’s Julieta Gutierrez Macias for SVP/CFO

December 7, 2023

Julieta Gutierrez Macias (Photo: Oak View Group) Oak View Group, a manager of sports and entertainment facilities, has named veteran finance…

Self-Service Innovation Summit honors 2023 Automation & Self-Service Award winners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Summit honors the most innovative solutions for kiosks, vending and facilities for adapting to the new normalcy of COVID-19 and its…

Wisconsin fuel/c-store chain to deploy self-checkout kiosks

December 1, 2023

Kwik Trip, a La Crosse, Wisconsin- based fuel and convenience store chain, will install two self-checkout kiosks at all new locations, according to a wisn.com…

‘Brainstorming of the brainstorming’ roundtable session on tap in Miami

December 1, 2023

Next week, the Self-Service Innovation Summit will host attendees hailing from diverse backgrounds when the event, now in its fourth year, convenes in Miami.

New year trends to leverage for success, from AI to holographic advertising

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chris Grosso, CEO at Intersection, joined Daniel Brown, editor at Digital Signage Today, to discuss the top trends in digital signage, digital out of home…

It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

Botbar robotic coffee shop expands to Manhattan

November 30, 2023

Botbar, the robotic coffee shop, has expanded to Manhattan at Sanmiwago, a Taiwanese dumpling shop, at 1695 Broadway, near West 53rd Street, according to an…

ME Group expands photobooths, laundry machines, more

November 30, 2023

ME Group International PLC, a London-based provider of vending machines, photobooths, printing kiosks and equipment services in Europe and Asia, has expanded…

Metz Culinary Management teams with Mashgin on contactless checkout

November 29, 2023

Metz Culinary Management Inc., a Dallas, Pennsylvania-based culinary services provider, has teamed with Mashgin to deliver contactless checkout technology to…

Self-Service Innovation Summit to highlight food vending for 4th year in a row

November 29, 2023

A session, 'Hot, Fresh Foods through Self-Service = Hotter Revenues,' will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Dec. 6 at the Loews Coral Gables in Miami.

Finalists named for 2023 Automation & Self-Service Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The winners will be honored during an awards presentation at 5 p.m. EST on Dec. 5., when the Summit honors the most innovative solutions for kiosks, vending…

Emerging Trends and Technologies Shaping the Future of Unattended Retail

Evolving consumer preferences combined with new ways to interact and pay are helping to drive the growth of an innovative retail solution.

Grabango research points to major shrink from retail self-checkout

November 28, 2023

Research from Grabango, a provider of checkout-free technology, indicates self-checkout machines are a significant driver of shrink, with losses amounting to…

Cannabis grower leads $2.5M investment round in GreenStop

November 28, 2023

Michael "Big Mike" Straumietis, the CEO and founder of Advance Nutrients, a cannabis growing system, has led a $2.5 million seed round investment in GreenStop…

Apple Industries intros mini photo booth

November 28, 2023

Apple Industries, a manufacturer of photo booths, has introduced its Photoma mini, a compact version of its Photoma designed for locations with limited space…

Tesco intros scan-free checkout kiosks

November 28, 2023

Customers at the Tesco Fulham Reach Express in London will be able to walk up to a scan-free checkout kiosk and receive a list of the products they have picked…