Walmart offers bitcoin at Coinstar machines

October 25, 2021

Walmart Inc. is providing customers an opportunity to buy bitcoin at Coinstar machines in some U.S. stores, according a MarketWatch report.

Redbox completes Seaport Global merger, trades on NASDAQ

October 25, 2021

Redbox has completed its previously announced business combination with Seaport Global Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

Car Keys Express introduces automated key duplication machine

October 22, 2021

Car Keys Express, a manufacturer of aftermarket car keys like remote keys and smart keys, has introduced Keys Now!, an automated house and car key duplication…

POSaBit Systems introduces kiosk for cannabis retailers

October 20, 2021

POSaBit Systems Corp., a provider of payments infrastructure and blockchain enabled payment processing, has unveiled the POSaBit Kiosk, a standalone hardware…

Micro market/technology powerhouse set to boost convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Joe Hessling, founder and CEO of 365 Retail Markets, envisions a big future for the recent merger of his company with Avanti Markets and Lightspeed Automation.

A Cutting-edge POS System with Slim Edge Bezel- Clientron Unveils PT2700

If you are looking for a stylish POS system with high value and reasonable price, Clientron’s latest POS system-PT2700 will be the smart choice for you and…

Maryland relaxes restrictions on vending non-prescription pharmaceutical products

October 20, 2021

Maryland recently repealed a law banning the sale of many over-the-counter pharmacy items from vending machines, according to a wtop.com report.

Geneva Airport offers duty-free vending machine

October 19, 2021

Travelers to Geneva Airport can order and pay for duty-free items from a vending machine in the arrivals lounge outside the Aelia Duty Free store, according to…

Diebold Nixdorf puts a little ‘fright’ in marketing video

October 18, 2021

Clever marketing is always a win, and even if you're not looking for self-service technology it's worthwhile to check out what is clearly one of the most…

PopCom to deploy autonomous retail technology in Qatar telecom stores

October 15, 2021

PopCom, a vending solutions provider, will supply its autonomous retail technology to Qatar-based telecom giant Ooredoo for its retail stores, starting in…

Arizona Circle K launches Standard AI autonomous checkout

October 13, 2021

Circle K in Tempe, Ariona opened an AI-powered checkout-free experience in a retrofitted store in Arizona using a computer vision platform provided by Standard…

4 Ways Kiosks Can Enhance Customer Experience

Successful retailers have recognized and embraced the evolving marketplace and developed strategies focused on meeting consumer demand and expectations with…

Standard AI launches autonomous retail initiative to support c-store operators

October 7, 2021

Standard AI, a provider of a computer vision platform for retail, has teamed with retail technology leaders to launch the Autonomous Retail Initiative, aimed…

Pickup lockers eliminate wait at CD One Price Cleaners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Customers drop off their laundry in an outdoor drop-off bin, then return and pick it up from a pickup locker.

Gaming industry foresees strong 2022

October 6, 2021

Gaming industry leaders are highly upbeat about 2022 despite supply chain and labor challenges. The generally positive outlook is the theme of the Gaming CEO…

Swyft iStores to offer Olo sanitizing wristbands

October 6, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider robotic and software-powered marketplaces that facilitate unattended retail, has teamed with Olo Band to distribute sanitizing…

Business Opportunities and Considerations for First-Mile Shipping Kiosk Services

The first mile – the start of the shipping process – lays the foundation for effective and efficient delivery. As prospective deployers evaluate the impact…

Sexual awareness group installs contraception vending machine in NYC

September 29, 2021

The Pill Club, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand, celebrated World Contraception Day 2021 this past Sunday by placing a vending machine adorned with images…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

CONAD expands deployment of Diebold Nixdorf self-checkout solutions

September 28, 2021

The partnership between Diebold Nixdorf and Distribution Service provides Conad Nord Ovest with benefits such as increased efficiencies from self-service…