Forbes cites benefits, challenges of retail kiosks

April 1, 2022

A recent opinion piece in Forbes by Bagrat Safaryan, co-founder and CEO of Local Express, cited the benefits self-order kiosks provide retailers, such as…

SOS teams with Vistar Media to offer DOOH advertising

March 29, 2022

SOS, a Boston-based provider of feminine care products through vending machines, has teamed with Vistar Media, a provider of programmatic technology for…

Samsung Taps ViewPoint Interactive Solutions to Collaborate on Smart Kiosks

Samsung is combining its state-of-the-art kiosk hardware with ViewPoint’s interactive capabilities to deliver enjoyable point-of-sale experiences in the…

Easy Ice acquires Arctic Glacier's leasing division

March 25, 2022

Easy Ice, a national provider of full-service ice machine services, has acquired Icesurance, the leasing division of Arctic Glacier, a Bala Cynwyd…

Toronto antique book store vending machine offers random selections

March 22, 2022

In addition to offering rare and collectible books, an antique book shop in Toronto holds the distinction of hosting a vending machine that sells a random…

Ontario pharmacies test virtual health care kiosks

March 22, 2022

UniDoc Health, a Canada based provider of a health care kiosk, has partnered with OnPharm-United, an Ontario organization of independent pharmacies, to test…

Texas town gets art vending machine

March 21, 2022

Residents and visitors in Lubbock, Texas can buy local art from a vending machine in the lobby of The Brand Tattoo Shop, according to a kkam.com report.

Crime Stoppers machine arrives in Mississippi town

March 21, 2022

Residents of Biloxi, Mississippi can submit a tip to law enforcement using a QR code on a vending machine displaying wanted criminals at the Driver Service…

Moneyhub teams with Samsung on open banking self-serve kiosk

March 21, 2022

Moneyhub, a payments platform, has teamed with Samsung to facilitate open banking payments on a retail self-service point-of-sale kiosk, according to a press…

Whole Foods Market in California offers cashierless checkout

March 18, 2022

The new Whole Foods Market in Sherman Oaks, California features Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology, the second Whole Foods Market in the country to allow…

Cosmetologist introduces lash vending machines in North Dakota malls

March 15, 2022

Lashes are available for purchase at vending machines at the Gateway Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota and the Dakota Square Mall in Minot, North Dakota…

Axiomtek Launches High Performance Quad 4K Digital Signage Player • DSP511

Axiomtek is pleased to introduce the DSP511, a versatile, high-performance 4K Ultra HD digital signage player. Equipped with four HDMI 2.0 ports and a 2.5G…

Intercard introduces iTellerPlus software for self-serve kiosk

March 11, 2022

Intercard, which provides cashless software to the amusement machine industry, has announced its iTellerPlus software, the latest version of its self-service…

Wawa installs EV charging station in Philadelphia

March 10, 2022

Wawa Inc., a regional convenience store retailer, has opened its first live EVgo public fast charging station at a Wawa store in Pennsylvania, according to a…

Carvana installs car vending machine in California

March 9, 2022

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars that offers a car vending machine, launched its newest car vending machine, located in…

Omnibus 2022 budget won't restore employee retention tax credit

March 9, 2022

Congress has reached bipartisan agreement on a $1.5 trillion omnibus package to fund the government, according to a report in The Hill.

Pilot travel center $1B upgrade includes checkout kiosks

March 9, 2022

The Pilot travel center upgrade includes self checkout kiosks. Pilot Company, a travel center operator, launched a $1 billion initiative today that…

Selecta Group introduces automated store in Belgium

March 9, 2022

Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services, is launching its next generation of food tech solutions in Europe — a…

Circle K taps crypto ATMs to ride cryptocurrency’s rising popularity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Circle K has installed more than 700 crypto ATMs since partnering with Bitcoin Depot in 2020, offering a new customer convenience as interest in cryptocurrency…

NAMA urges Delaware to reconsider mandatory cash acceptance

March 9, 2022

The convenience services industry is working to prevent the State of Delaware from requiring micro market operators to accept cash.