Retail News & Media

Omnichannel retailers expanding self-service investments

January 12, 2022

Omnichannel retailers are increasing investments in "edge retail" solutions, including self-serve kiosks and automated boutiques, according to a survey…

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MedAvail names new CEO, board changes and preliminary Q4 and FY 2021 results

January 12, 2022

MedAvail Holdings Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company providing pharmacy services in Medicare-focused clinics, announced a new chief executive…

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Automated retail consultancy taps Redbox veteran Tim Hale

January 11, 2022

Tim Hale Thomas-Hendrickson Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in automated retail, has named Tim Hale as senior strategic advisor…

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Sawatch Wellness installs CBD kiosks in Atlanta

January 11, 2022

Sawatch Wellness, a provider of CBD kiosks, has launched its first kiosk in the Atlanta-metro area, providing 100% natural CBD products, according to a press…

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Carvana modifies proposed vending tower to reduce bird collisions

January 10, 2022

A proposed Carvana glass tower vending machine has moved closer to reality in Skokie, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, as the village's plan commission approved a…

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Chicago beauty retailer to deploy Perfect Corp virtual try-ons via apps, kiosks

January 9, 2022

Tricoci Salons & Spas, a Chicago beauty retailer, has teamed with Perfect Corp to provide virtual try-ons, online skin diagnostics and data-driven…

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Germany’s deposit return expands to alcohol and milk based beverages

January 7, 2022

Beginning this month, Germany's deposit return system will expand to include alcoholic and milk-based mixed drinks and juices sold in plastic packaging and…

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UST intros AI-based personalized food, beverage recommendations tool

January 6, 2022

UST, a digital transformation solutions company, has launched UST AiSense, an AI-led solution that provides personalized food and beverage recommendations…

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Tomra Systems names new CFO

January 6, 2022

Eva Sagemo will take over as CFO of Tomra Systems ASA, replacing Espen Gundersen, CFO and Deputy CEO, who announced in October 2021 his desire to step down…

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Japanese dating service uses can vending machines to arrange matches

January 3, 2022

A Japanese dating service has installed a vending machine in Tokyo to allow users to find potential partners, according to a SoraeNews24 report carried by the…

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Schnucks Markets installs 30 more deli order ahead kiosks

January 1, 2022

Schnucks Markets Inc. in St. Louis has added its Deli Order Ahead Kiosks to 30 of its stores, making it available in 67 locations, according to a fox2now.com…

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Exhibit floor rocks at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit found a wealth of innovation in the exhibit area, with many exhibits demonstrating customer experience advances…

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Firewood vending machine restores sales lost during pandemic

December 29, 2021

The Bong Naturalist Association has recovered the firewood sales it lost due to COVID-19 by installing a firewood vending machine, according to a Kenosha News…

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HMS Host deploys 60 Mashgin touchless self-checkout kiosks at 8 global airports

December 28, 2021

HMS Host, a global foodservice operator, has teamed with eight international airports to help eliminate food and beverage lines at the airport with the…

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Luxury sleep retailer Saatva opens viewing room with self-serve kiosks

December 28, 2021

Saatva, a luxury sleep brand, opened its newest location in Washington, D.C. which includes its second Viewing Room that utilizes self-serve kiosks, according…

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HempBox to test CBD vending machines in Tanger Outlets

December 23, 2021

HempBox, a subsidiary of Green Globe International Inc., has teamed with High Street CBD, which owns and operates two CBD Stores in Columbus, Ohio, on a pilot…

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Sports betting casino opens in Washington

December 22, 2021

BetMGM, a sports betting and i-gaming operator, and Emerald Queen Casino have introduced sports betting at the BetMGM Sportsbook @ EQC in Tacoma and Fife…

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ChainBytes teams with BTM Compliance to boost AML/KYC regulation compliance

December 21, 2021

ChainBytes LLC, a bitcoin ATM manufacturer based in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, has teamed with BTM Compliance LLC to help improve anti-money…

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Sawatch Wellness installs CBD kiosk in Atlanta

December 21, 2021

Sawatch Wellness, a provider of CBD kiosks, has launched its first kiosk in the Atlanta-metro area offering 100% natural CBD products.

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Technology partners roll out contactless, in-store retrieval lockers

December 21, 2021

Direct Source, a retail technology services and solution provider, Safco, a workspace furnishings manufacturer and Synq, a technology company, have come…

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