National Retail Solutions Partners with El Especialito to Launch Contest with $1,000 Prize

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is proud to announce its collaboration with El Especialito, the nation’s largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, to launch…

From Vending Machines to Autonomous Retail: The Evolution of Grab‑and‑Go Shopping

Retail convenience has always been driven by speed. Customers prefer shopping experiences that save time and require minimal effort. Over the years, retail…

SandStar VRK AI Vending Machine Fact Sheet

SandStar’s VRK AI Vending Machine (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) embodies “Real AI. Real Easy” with its “Any Product…

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SandStar Unveils the VRK, the New Home for the World’s Most Ambitious Vending Operators

The AI-Powered vending machine brings Four-camera protection, Dual-sensor lock security, and a self-learning engine to the retail floor—all backed by an…

What we learned at the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show

As automation moves deeper into physical environments, companies need to plan early for installation, maintenance, repair, and ongoing upgrades across their…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

Photographer creates mini Kodak Kiosk

February 6, 2026

James Warner, the photographer behind the popular YouTube channel snappiness, has built a miniature, desk-sized version of a retro Kodak photo printing kiosk…

Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…

California city to regulate self-checkouts

February 3, 2026

City leaders in Costa Mesa, California., have approved a new ordinance regulating self-checkout lanes at grocery stores and drug stores, a move that will…

SandStar TASTE AI Vending Machine -GDM

SandStar’s Premium Taste Series AI Retail Kiosk (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) is USA-engineered with precision, boasting…

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SandStar EZEgo AI Vending Machine

SandStar’s EZego AI Vending — with 30,000+ units deployed across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 companies — exemplifies “Real AI. Real Easy.” Its…

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SandStar TASTE AI Vending - CVM

SandStar’s TASTE AI Vending: A smart, elegant AI-powered retail terminal (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms). It offers 3 size…

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KeyMe Key Duplication Kiosks wraps up 2025 with significant growth

January 29, 2026

KeyMe Locksmiths significantly expanded nationwide access to its self-service key duplication kiosks in 2025 through a series of new and expanded partnerships…

A look back, and a look ahead

by Richard Slawsky

Kiosk Marketplace is taking a look back at some of the major stories of 2025 as well as fielding a few predictions about what 2026 may hold.

How to stretch your kiosk budget

Budgeting for large-scale kiosk programs requires much more than simply estimating hardware expenses. Here's all you need to know.

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Save Mart partners with Amazon on return kiosks in select stores

January 7, 2026

Save Mart has partnered with Amazon to introduce return kiosks in Save Mart stores in California and Western Nevada.

Sam’s Club, Walmart deploying ‘eye bot’ kiosks

January 2, 2026

Sam's Club and Walmart are deploying 'eye bot' kiosks to over a dozen stores . The kiosks promise to offer eye exams in 15 minutes or less.

Toshiba debuts mobile technology for retailers

December 18, 2025

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has debuted its TCx M7 to join the TCx M11 as part of its mobile innovation line, as mobile-first strategies become essential…

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.