Georgia sportsmens store offers self-serve silencer kiosk

October 30, 2023

Customers at Flint River Outfitters, a sportsmens store in Bainbridge, Georgia, can apply for a silencer from a self-serve kiosk that simplifies the extensive…

Where is the bitcoin ATM market headed?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

What's driving the bitcoin ATM market? There are several factors to consider including security and accessibility. However, there are also issues holding it…

Wayfair VP talks retail AI trends, challenges

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Wayfair isn't limiting AI technology to customer-facing initiatives such as Decorify. The retailer is going well beyond that strategy.

IGT to upgrade Kentucky Lottery machines, add cloud integration

October 26, 2023

The Kentucky Lottery Corp. has extended its contracts with IGT Global Solutions Corp. until 2036 and will deliver 4,000 new Retailer Pro terminals and ticket…

Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

UK hospital installs phone charger vending machine

October 18, 2023

Southampton General Hospital in the U.K. has installed a phone charger vending machine allowing patients, visitors and staff to keep their phones charged…

The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout has failed

October 18, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming that retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

Kodak Moments upgrades photo printing software

October 18, 2023

Kodak Moments has released a new version of its photo printing software, enabling retailers to offer consumers an expanded set of premium products and grow…

Pro leagues mull sports betting opportunities, challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the sports betting market has unleashed an influx of technology and equipment, locations that host betting kiosks and sportsbooks assess the attendant…

Eyewear retailer debuts interactive, promotional kiosk at India shopping mall

October 16, 2023

Titan Eye+, an eyewear retailer in India, has introduced an interactive kiosk featuring a video of actor Ayushmann Khurrana promoting the company's products at…

Stop & Shop intros coupon access kiosks

October 13, 2023

Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., based in Quincy, Massachusetts, has installed coupon kiosks called Savings Stations at select stores where shoppers can…

Sheetz receives grants for EV charging stations in Pennsylvania

October 13, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded six grants to Sheetz to expand EV charging stations as well as another six to individual locations…

Atlanta airport food hall to include self-serve kiosks

October 12, 2023

C3, a food and beverage technology provider, has teamed with Areas, an airport concessions provider, to open Citizens Food Hall at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…

Bathroom furniture maker taps OmboriGrid, ITAB for endless aisle kiosks

October 12, 2023

Feridras, a Naples, Italy-based manufacturer of bathroom furniture and accessories, has launched endless aisle kiosks in its retail stores in partnership with…

The continuing challenges of office coffee service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Charlie Ray of Ray Coffee Service explains that what’s popular with customers today may not be tomorrow, and how…

Romania tech firms team on equipment rental machines

October 10, 2023

Telerenta, A Romania-based company that operates an electronic equipment rental platform in Southeast Europe, has invested 500,000 euros ($530,630) to expand…

Self-order at c-store gas pump makes for dynamic shopping experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Self-ordering at the gas pump offers c-stores an opportunity to enhance customer experience, grow product purchase and boost profitability. It also can meet…

Product shrink in micro markets: What can you do? Don’t miss this SSIS session!

October 10, 2023

Micro markets offer more product variety than vending machines or other self-serve foodservice formats, which is why they continue to expand at a fast pace in…

How the rise in kiosks will really impact cash usage

by John Clatworthy — Senior Vice President, Chief Customer & Strategy Officer, Cash Connect, a division of WSFS Bank, Cash Connect, a division of WSFS Bank

While kiosks are on the rise, that doesn’t necessarily translate to a decreased use of cash as some may assume it does.

Southeast c-store chain RaceTrac launches first EV charging station

October 6, 2023

RaceTrac, an Atlanta-based convenience store chain with more than 570 stores throughout the Southeast, has introduced its first electric vehicle charging…