Visually impaired man charged with stealing from Walmart blames self-checkout kiosk

June 18, 2019

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss charges against a visually impaired man accused of concealing products during transactions at a self-checkout kiosk at a…

Cashierless stores? The jury's still out but self-service is coming despite challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Panelists at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit agreed cashierless technology has a role to play in retail, but it will not remove the human element.

Fujifilm launches kiosk to enable printing photos from mobile devices

June 14, 2019

Fujifilm North America Corp. has launched its GetPix Quick photo kiosk, a platform designed specifically to allow retailers to offer photo printing from…

Intelligent Devices: A Guide to IoT Applications for Retail Device Manufacturers

Retailers are increasingly incorporating Internet-of-Things devices into store operations, but delivering on the value proposition requires dependable…

Aramark installs AI powered self-checkout kiosks at Major League Baseball stadiums

June 13, 2019

Aramark, the nationwide refreshment and food services provider, has installed artificial intelligence powered self-service checkout kiosks at all of its Major…

Alternative and cashless payment acceptance grows, but security remains a concern

June 13, 2019

Consumers are open to embracing payment options such as wearables and smartphones, but they have high levels of concern about being able to secure such…

Customers adapting to kiosks, but acceptance not uniform in all scenarios

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts who have introduced kiosks in various types of settings shared their ideas on how to make sure kiosk deployments are effective for customers…

Checkout-free technology provider Zippin opens remodeled San Francisco store

June 12, 2019

Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technology, this week opened its remodeled cashierless store  in San Francisco’s "East Cut" neighborhood, near the…

Elo debuts 65-inch 4K interactive signage and collaboration solution

June 12, 2019

Elo, a provider of interactive technology solutions, has launched its 6553L touchscreen and fourth generation Elo computer module, ECMG4, according to a press…

Package Concierge introduces automated locker system for indoor, outdoor use

June 11, 2019

Package Concierge, a provider of automated locker solutions, has announced its Element series, a package concierge suite for indoor and outdoor use, according…

ICX Summit: our customer experience collaboration lab

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas provided the type of education and networking that benefits people in all segments of the customer…

Decathlon sporting goods retailer enters US with store featuring self-service kiosk

June 10, 2019

Decathlon, a sporting goods retailer with more than 1,500 stores in 49 countries, recently opened its first U.S. location in Emeryville, California, featuring…

Are you ready for AI? Pioneers share their insights

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Artificial intelligence offers many benefits, but businesses first need to understand what they want AI to help them accomplish, then make sure their…

San Francisco to get its fourth Amazon Go store

June 3, 2019

Amazon Go plans to open its fourth store, in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The store will be in the financial district at the Three…

Reis & Irvy’s signs franchise agreement for frozen dairy kiosks in South Carolina

May 29, 2019

Reis & Irvy's has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for the robot-staffed frozen yogurt and ice cream chain in Columbia, South Carolina, according to…

Global Payments to acquire TSYS in $21.5B merger

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Global Payments is buying TSYS in a merger valued at $21.5 billion, marking the latest in a series of international mergers and acquisitions of payments and…

Elo announces self-service and POS solutions

May 24, 2019

Elo has announced additions to its POS and self-service solutions, including the Elo PayPoint Plus for Windows system, the 1302L touchscreen monitor and the…

Coinstar allows consumers to purchase bitcoin with cash in over 2,200 locations

May 23, 2019

Consumers are now able to buy bitcoin with cash at more than 2,200 Coinstar locations in 21 states and the District of Columbia, according to a press release.

Zebra introduces concierge-style kiosks

May 21, 2019

Zebra Technologies Corp. has introduced its CC6000 and CC600 customer concierge kiosks, providing customers with an online and in-store shopping experience…

The future of cards, contactless and biometrics in payments

With big players like Mastercard and Visa now mandating that all new cards and payment terminals be contactless enabled, global growth of the technology is set…