Circle K teams with Standard Cognition on automated Arizona store

August 14, 2020

Convenience brand Circle K is deploying technology from Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, to offer customers a touchless…

4 Methods for Kiosks Showing Versatility During a Pandemic

Kiosks are demonstrating versatility in the face of the pandemic, helping businesses continue to connect with consumers amid social-distancing mandates and…

Cannabis technology provider anna to roll out in 2 Colorado dispensaries

August 13, 2020

Anna, a cannabis technology provider, will roll out in two Colorado cannabis dispensaries this week: Strawberry Fields in Pueblo and Starbird in Southeast…

Carvana’s Q2 car sales jump 25% during coronavirus, but losses hit $160M

August 10, 2020

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying used cars that delivers cars to customers with a massive, coin-operated vending machine, posted a 25% gain in…

Macy’s hit with consumer privacy suit over facial recognition

August 10, 2020

An Illinois woman has sued Macy's, claiming in a class action that the corporation's use of facial recognition software violates the state privacy law…

Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+

August 7, 2020

Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…

Lenovo teams with Instorescreen on touchscreens with anti-microbial coating

August 7, 2020

Instorescreen, a provider of LED screens, has partnered with Lenovo, a technology hardware provider, to introduce touchscreens that feature an antimicrobial…

Glass-Media introduces digital activation as a service

August 7, 2020

Glass-Media is debuting a digital activation as a service offering, empowering brick-and-mortar retailers to respond to the challenges of COVID-19 with…

How to Choose the Best POS Terminal for Your Small Business

Clientron PT2610 and PST660 are simple to use, handle transactions smoothly, and keep customers’ information secure.

OnQ introduces anti-microbial retail display solutions

August 6, 2020

OnQ, a manufacturer of custom retail displays, has introduced antimicrobial retail display solutions, according to a press release.

Vengo teams with National Entertainment Network, launches digital media platform for in-store advertising

August 5, 2020

Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its digital-out-of-home media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with…

IGT expands partnership with FanDuel Group on sportsbooks nationwide

August 4, 2020

International Game Technology PLC has signed a multi-year agreement with i-gaming provider FanDuel Group, according to a press release. IGT's PlaySports…

Face masks no friend to facial recognition systems

July 31, 2020

Even the top facial recognition system gets it wrong nearly half of the time when identifying a person wearing a facial mask.

Hair care specialists tap e-commerce/self-service retail synergy

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three years after launching their e-commerce business, this entrepreneurial couple began placing vending machines to make their products available to people in…

Video and DVD exchange kiosks launched in Richmond

July 24, 2020

Videos and DVDs are available at three Blockbuster rental machines in Richmond, Virginia, according to a WTVR-TV report. Patrons are welcome to bring unwanted…

Bashas' supermarkets deploy NCR's Emerald POS platform

July 22, 2020

Bashas' Family of Stores, which operates more than 100 stores, including Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, Eddie's Country Store, Bashas' and Bashas' Diné…

LBC Bioscience to deploy CBD vending machines in Nevada, Arizona

July 22, 2020

BD Life Sciences Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, LBC Bioscience Inc., has ordered CBD vending machines which it will begin deploying in…

Burroughs introduces TransacTec device as a service technology

July 21, 2020

Burroughs Inc., a service and integration provider for payment and transaction technology ecosystems, has launched its TransacTec Device as a Service, a…

DigitalMint teams with financial services provider on bitcoin POS

July 21, 2020

DigitalMint, a bitcoin point-of-sale provider, has teamed with Answers Etc., a financial services software provider, according to a press release. By…

Passport Technology signs Alberta casinos and introduces self-service kiosks

July 17, 2020

Passport Technology, a provider of casino cash access services internationally, now provides cash and cashless services to half of Alberta casinos with the…