Digital innovation in travel: Is the next frontier airport dining?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Next month, Neil Thompson of HMSHost will share his insights about what future innovations are in store for airports during a keynote presentation at the…

Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

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UK grocery chain to replace self checkout with employees

November 13, 2023

Booths, a U.K. grocery chain, has decided to replace its self-checkout kiosks with human cashiers in all but two of its 28 stores, bucking a trend in the…

Andamiro USA intros crane machines

November 13, 2023

Andamiro USA has introduced its "Crazy Toy 31" crane machine built using all-metal materials and tempered-safety glass, according to a press release.

Missouri FEC upgrades software, self-serve kiosks

November 9, 2023

The Zone and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center in Rolla, Missouri, recently replaced two legacy software systems with one system to streamline operations and…

Soofa announces CEO Toby Sturek

November 8, 2023

Soofa, a firm that creates solar-powered smart kiosks, has named Toby Sturek as its CEO, according to a press release.

How c-stores tap tech to meet changing customer habits

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

SapientX intros digital characters for hotel wayfinding, food ordering

November 7, 2023

SapientX, the San Francisco0-based provider of AI-powered talking characters and digital signage, has introduced its first digital character, using GPT-4 for…

Do Self-Service Kiosks Eliminate Jobs?

Do kiosks eliminate jobs? The simple answer is no, though, this answer deserves further explanation as the role kiosks play in the job market is more complex.

Korean fuel station operation intros unattended store

October 31, 2023

HD Hyundai Oilbank, a South Korea-based oil refinery and fuel station operator, has opened an unmanned convenience store at one of its service stations in…

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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…