Amazon debuts first Go Grocery store

February 25, 2020

Omnichannel giant Amazon is opening the doors today to its first cashierless grocery store, called Amazon Go Grocery, in Seattle.

PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment

February 24, 2020

PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release. 

Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers

February 24, 2020

Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…

Ford expands pilot kiosk test at dealerships based on positive results

February 20, 2020

Ford Motor Co. is expanding its pilot digital kiosks for customers based on improved efficiency, according to a press release. The pilot tests began last fall.

How self-service operators comply with biometric regulations

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.

Yoplait dishes out smoothies with facial recognition digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

One major challenge for advertisers is how to target customers based on their mood. Facial recognition technology is making it easier for advertisers to cater…

Citizen Systems America Corp. releases liner-free receipt printer

February 18, 2020

Citizen Systems America Corp., a manufacturer of printing technology, has released its CT-S601IIR Re-stick, liner-free receipt printer, according to a press…

Toast lands $400M in funding

February 17, 2020

Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG, Greenoaks…

Has the time finally arrived in the US for the automated c-store?

Fully-automated stores offering food and convenience items have existed for decades, but in the U.S., they have never gained traction. Is that about to change?

Presented by Vending Times

3 reasons to combine digital signage with a kiosk

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

When it comes to customer experience technology, a solution that combines both digital signage and kiosk elements can be a slam dunk. Need convincing? Here are…

The ‘Store of the Future’ has already arrived, says Appetize exec

Tools like cloud technology and microservices are now necessary, while 5G will bring exponential growth to device connectivity and allow a more media rich…

Auto dealership software supplier acquires GoMoto kiosk technology company

February 17, 2020

Reynolds and Reynolds, a provider of automotive dealership software, documents and professional services, has acquired GoMoto, a provider of kiosk technology…

NAMA seeks to exempt micro markets from DC cashless ban

February 17, 2020

 Wes Fisher Wes Fisher, manager of government affairs at the National Automatic Merchandising Association, asked the Washington, D.C. city council to…

New York micro market services provider eyes nationwide expansion

February 17, 2020

Marché, a micro market services provider launched this past November, is currently seeking worksite locations in New York City with plans to expand nationally…

UAE extends VAT kiosks for tourists to hotels, malls

February 14, 2020

The United Arab Emirates has expanded its value-added tax recovery self-service kiosks for tourists from entry/exit ports to shopping malls and hotels…

Foot Levelers introduces new 3D foot-scanning kiosk

February 13, 2020

Foot Levelers, a provider of custom-made orthotics, has introduced the latest version of its 3D foot-scanning kiosk at Parker Seminars Vegas.

Coolgreens names VP of business development

February 12, 2020

Mary Beth McGehee Mary Beth McGehee, who spent more than 23 years working for Aramark Refreshment Services, has joined Coolgreens as vice president of…

3 ways kiosks can shape the supermarket experience

Today’s customers expect more from physical stores, and self-service technologies can provide the kind of consumer experience that prompts shopper loyalty.

Presented by KioskMarketplace.com

Why customers (and operators) prefer micro markets

Micro markets, supported by automated payment kiosks, have given new life to the refreshment services industry, which has traditionally relied on vending…

Presented by Vending Times

Answers to common self-service kiosk questions

by David Loyda — Marketing Manager, Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.

Dave Loyda, director of strategic initiatives at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., provides answers to questions companies frequently raise when considering…