Nextep Systems introduces self-order kiosk

July 2, 2018

Image courtesy of Nextep Systems Nextep Systems has announced the launch of its X22 Self-Order Kiosk. The unit can accommodate either a portrait or…

Spa and salon management services provider selects Epson’s POS printers

June 29, 2018

Millennium Systems International, a provider of salon and spa management software and growth strategies to the beauty and wellness industries, has selected…

Warner Bros. inks same-day DVD, Blu-ray Disc release agreement with Redbox

June 28, 2018

All new Warner Bros. DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles will now be available at Redbox kiosks the same day as their retail sell-through dates. The agreement also…

Does your business need a self-service solution?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Self-service kiosks are rapidly becoming the solution for many of these problems across a multitude of industries and use cases. Here are some questions to…

Valuable lessons learned in retail kiosk deployments

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosks and digital signage improve the customer experience, which can translate into improved sales for retailers, but the journey typically has obstacles to…

Reis & Irvy’s to install its first 50 robotic frozen dessert dispensers

June 20, 2018

Reis & Irvy's Inc., a franchise concept of Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., has announced sites where its first 50 fully automated frozen dessert…

Discovery Zone wows ICX Summit attendees with promising customer engagement technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ICX Discovery Zone featured a range of technologies such as a motion-based touchscreen, a projection screen, a holographic touchscreen, voice interaction…

Meridian introduces automotive kiosks

June 15, 2018

Meridian has expanded its self-service solutions to include a lineup of automotive specific kiosks, according to a press release.

Digital trailblazer Panera Bread grabs ICX Influencer of the Year award

by Christopher Hall — director, ICX Association

The Interactive Customer Experience Association last night honored excellence in interactive customer experience at this year's Elevate Awards dinner party to…

AI can improve customer engagement if brand is open to change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Artificial intelligence can allow retailers to improve the customer experience and gain valuable insights, but it is necessary to identify the core…

What role will voice recognition play in business enterprise?

While consumer voice devices continue to expand at a healthy clip, an Infocomm panel agreed that reliable voice authentication remains a challenge for business…

Coinstar rolls out coupons, 3D holographic advertising in Giant Eagle supermarkets

June 8, 2018

Coinstar LLC, a provider of self-service coin-counting solutions, has introduced point-of-sale consumer coupons and a 3D holographic advertising display on…

Augmented reality is becoming more accessible to retailers and brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Though AR is still in its infancy at retail, a pair of presenters at Infocomm said that it offers a new way to excite consumers, and is more economical than…

Fujifilm North America introduces photo printing kiosk

June 5, 2018

Fujifilm North America Corp. recently introduced the GetPix Dash photo kiosk, a platform for photo printing from mobile devices without the need for cables or…

DataVan introduces AI-based self-serve solutions

June 4, 2018

DataVan, a 30-year-old point of service designer and manufacturer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, has brought together partners from a diverse range of…

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Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Delaware Lottery places lottery ticket kiosks in Wawa stores

May 25, 2018

The Delaware Lottery has begun installing self-serve lottery ticket kiosks at more than 40 Wawa sites, marking the first time customers can buy tickets at the…

Appetize reports record annual growth, enhances self-serve kiosks

May 25, 2018

Appetize, a POS provider, reported 100 percent year-over-year growth and 60 percent quarter-over-quarter growth in Q1, according to a press release.

Redbox expands Nintendo Switch game rentals to Denver, Nashville, Salt Lake City

May 23, 2018

Redbox has announced the expansion of Nintendo Switch video game rentals to kiosks in Denver, Salt Lake City and Nashville, Tennessee, according to a press…