Diebold Nixdorf intros AI-powered solution to combat retail shrink

January 18, 2024

Diebold Nixdorf Inc., a provider of retail solutions powering transactions and experiences for more than 150 retailers around the world, has introduced an…

‘Situationalization’: The word of 2024

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology has delivered the ability to adapt automation to a greater variety of situations, a phenomenon panelists at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…

Mashgin partners with Keyo for biometric ID for self checkout

January 17, 2024

Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout system, has partnered with Keyo and its global biometric identity network for retail self checkout, according…

Coca-Cola India teams with Reliance Retail on container recycling

January 17, 2024

Coca-Cola India and India's largest retailer, Reliance Retail, have launched a sustainability initiative for PET container recycling through reverse vending…

Self-service automation and the human touch: 5 rules for success

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panelists shared core trends and rules for success in the evolving landscape of self-service automation at this year's Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami…

BBC: Self-checkout has failed

January 16, 2024

The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.

How to get a handle on the self checkout data explosion

by Ozan Unlu — CEO, Edge Delta

Self checkout continues to expand, but glitches continue at an alarming pace as data volume rises. Retailers and restaurants need to scrutinize their data…

Tesco Ireland to deploy 170 reverse vending machines for beverage recycling

January 15, 2024

Tesco Ireland has invested €15 million ($16.45 million) in reverse vending machines for its 170 stores as the country begins its deposit return scheme on Feb.

Pursuant Health intros FDA-approved retinal imaging kiosk

January 12, 2024

Pursuant Health, a health data management platform with a network of thousands of retail health kiosks that provide health screenings, has introduced a kiosk…

Tomra reaches 500 reverse vending machines, names Americas service director

January 11, 2024

Michelle Landon (Photo: Tomra) Tomra has reached a milestone of 500 reverse vending machines for beverage container recycling and has named…

Blendid expands robotic kiosk menu in California

January 11, 2024

Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, has introduced an expanded 2024 menu developed in collaboration with personal trainers and fitness experts…

Partner Tech to Showcase AI-Powered, Vision-based Self-checkout and Holographic Signage at NRF

Solutions that elevate the customer experience, simplify checkout and reduce theft will be in spotlight at Partner Tech's booth 3103 at NRF 2024.

What’s next for cashless payments in self service?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of self-service equipment providers covering a range of applications offered their takes on how they're meeting customer demands for expanding cashless…

Costco installs off-grid electrification at California distribution center

January 8, 2024

Costco Wholesale has deployed its first U.S. fleet of off-grid electrified structures at its Mira Loma, California, distribution center, according to a press…

Self-serve XpressSpa coming to New York City’s Penn Station

January 5, 2024

Xwell Inc., a provider of wellness solutions for people on the go, signed a lease agreement with Vornado Realty Trust to open an XpresSpa location in Penn…

Wall Street Journal writer joins anti-self-checkout movement

January 4, 2024

Joanne Kaufman, an arts and entertainment critic, has joined the chorus of pundits who want to see self checkouts go away at retail, according to an opinion…

Kiosk Information Systems to demo BOPIS, returns, safety cabinets, safety station and more at NRF

January 3, 2024

Image: Kiosk Information Systems Kiosk Information Systems will demonstrate several self-service technologies at the NRF '24, Jan. 14-16 at the…

Station Casinos to intro kiosks for sports betting

January 2, 2024

Red Rock Resorts Inc., a Las Vegas-based company that operates 16 casino and entertainment properties, has commenced field trials of GAN Sports under the STN…

YouTube host slams self checkout, cites unfair theft arrest

January 2, 2024

A YouTube show known as the TEC Show has slammed self checkout at grocery stores, drawing attention to a woman in her 60s who was arrested for petty theft at a…

How to fight product shrink in micro markets

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While cutting-edge technology and data are key, good old-fashioned people skills and relationship-building (with customers and with your staff) are the…