Standard Cognition raises $150M, teams with Compass Group and Circle K on autonomous checkout

February 18, 2021

Standard Cognition, which provides an autonomous checkout solution that can be quickly installed in retailers' existing stores, has raised a $150 million round…

Zippin installs checkout-free store in Japanese hotel

February 18, 2021

Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has installed a hotel convenience store.

Sam’s Club develops touchless health screening kiosks for associates

February 18, 2021

Sam's Club has developed an automated and 100% touchless health screening kiosk for its associates, according to a company blog.

PopShop Local to convert unused space into contactless shops for small businesses

February 18, 2021

PopCom, a provider of vending and kiosk solutions, has launched PopShop Local, a program that helps small businesses sell products in hotels, airports and…

Partech integrates AI with Brink POS ecosystem

February 17, 2021

Partech Inc., a provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added i3 International, an…

Adventure video provider develops kiosk app to assist sales

February 17, 2021

Revl, a company that provides Internet hosted videos for capturing outdoor adventure experiences, has developed a kiosk application that allows guests to view…

The role of retail displays during the pandemic and beyond

by Cheryl Lesniak — Director of Marketing, Frank Mayer & Associates

Stores with capacity restrictions are no longer maximizing dwell time as they try to make room for more customers to enter. Hence, retail displays need to work…

Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants

February 11, 2021

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…

MedAvail to provide pharmacy kiosks at Phoenix area clinics

February 11, 2021

MedAvail Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy provider, is working with Cigna Medical Group to provide its SpotRx pharmacy kiosks at Four Cigna clinics…

Kiosk Prepaid introduces multi-function kiosk that can serve as ATM

February 10, 2021

Kiosk Prepaid has introduced a closed-loop, cash-to-card kiosk that enables cashless payments, accepts multiple payment methods including…

Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Videotel Digital introduces HyperSound directional speakers

February 5, 2021

Videotel Digital, a provider of interactive media players, looping DVD players and directional sound speakers, has introduced its HyperSound directional…

Car Keys Express launches automated retail key cutting machine

February 4, 2021

Car Keys Express, a provider of automotive key replacement, has released its Keys NOW! retail key cutting machine, according to a press release.

Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…

Pennsylvania resort offers touchless check-in kiosks

February 1, 2021

Visitors at Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania will no longer have to wait in line for a ticket, thanks to touchless…

The numbers are in: COVID-19 has pushed consumers away from cash

by Rachel Little — Marketing Manager, Vianet PLC

Consumers are fearful due to concerns that cash handling is dirty and may be another way the coronavirus can be transmitted and spread. The retail industry has…

Genmega partners with Bitcoin Depot on bitcoin ATMs

January 28, 2021

Genmega, a manufacturer of transactional kiosks and ATMs, has teamed with Bitcoin Depot to offer bitcoin ATMs, according to a press release.

Clientron Falcon600 - The Key to Kingly Kiosks

Clientron's Falcon600 embedded system simplifies kiosk and POS integration while improving reliability and minimizing downtime. A set of features…

PayComplete launches as independent fintech platform

January 28, 2021

PayComplete, which originated as a software, hardware and services provider for self-serve transactions and employee assisted payment, is now an independent…

Virocom taps Sierra Wireless to enable smart lockers

January 27, 2021

Virocom, a provider of IT management services, has selected the Sierra Wireless AirLink end-to-end networking solution to enable smart locker applications…