How the changing retail landscape drives demand for convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology improves and new retail locations emerge, so do opportunities for convenience retail services in environments that have not traditionally offered…

Reverse vending machine maker launches in the UAE

May 22, 2023

Sparklo, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, launched operations in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the United Arab Emirtaes, according to a press…

Self-scan checkout contributes to shoplifting in Netherlands

May 22, 2023

Self-scan checkout has contributed to the rise in shoplifting and is causing supermarkets to scale back the technology, according to Marshoek, a Netherlands…

ECS Industrial Computer intros mini PCs, motherboards, EV chargers

May 19, 2023

ECS Industrial Computer Co. Ltd., a Taipei based retail and industrial solutions manufacturer, will introduce a range of products this month, according to a…

Diebold Nixdorf in discussions with secured lenders

May 18, 2023

Diebold Nixdorf Inc. has entered into confidential discussions with some of its secured lenders regarding its cash needs as the company seeks to avoid a…

Automated Retail Technologies taps Redbox veteran Robert Meek

May 18, 2023

Robert Meek Automated Retail Technologies, under its subsidiary, Just Baked Smart Bistro, has named Robert Meek as vice president of operations.

Consumers remain engaged as retail sales rise

May 17, 2023

April was a rebound month when it came to retail sales and consumers remained engaged, according to the National Retail Federation.

Wakefern intros multimedia product sampling kiosks

May 17, 2023

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation's largest retailer-owned cooperative, is expanding its use of Freeosk's interactive multimedia sampling kiosks for turn-key…

How and why employees hold key to unattended airport concessions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The need for unattended retail became obvious during the pandemic, but HMS Host employees played a critical role in assisting guests with technology at Phoenix…

Convenience retail innovation mesmerizes attendees at Georgia World Congress Center

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The trade show offered a wealth of innovation such as checkout-free markets, smart glassfront merchandisers, AI enabled biometric identification and age…

Cantaloupe intros tablet-based warehouse picking tool

May 11, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions to power self-service commerce, has introduced…

Diebold Nixdorf to respond to NYSE listing notice, extends exchange offer on outstanding notes

May 9, 2023

Diebold Nixdorf Inc. received a notice on May 5 from the New York Stock Exchange that as of May 4, 2023 it was not in compliance with the NYSE's continued…

Circle K installs ABB E-mobility fast EV chargers

May 9, 2023

Circle K, a convenience store chain, opened its latest EV charging site in Wytheville, Virginia, the first to be equipped with ABB E-mobility's U.S.

Cantaloupe intros self checkout kiosks, smart stores

May 8, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions to power self-service commerce, has introduced…

Self-checkout tip requests draw criticism

May 8, 2023

As self-checkout expands at retail, shoppers are noticing checkout screen requests for tips, requests that are causing some consternation among consumers…

How to find good locations for unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk operators mostly rely on traditional methods of finding locations, like word-of-mouth, in-person selling, business locators, exhibiting at trade shows…

PayRange acquires Vagabond

May 8, 2023

PayRange Inc., a provider of a mobile payment app and hardware for automated retail, has acquired Vagabond, a mobile, cloud-based technology platform that…

Olyns announces $4M funding round for AI-powered recycling tech

May 8, 2023

Olyns, a recycling technology firm, has announced results from its $4 million Series A funding round, according to a press release.

Self-service POS maker Kurve raises $315+k seed capital

May 5, 2023

Kurve, a Bristol, U.K.-based technology company that provides self-service POS solutions to the hospitality sector, has secured £250,000 ($315,380) of seed…

4 Key Takeaways On Retail Profitability From The 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study

Learn the four main takeaways on retail profitability and business operations insights from the 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study.