Yatra offers portable charging station for restaurants

October 19, 2017

The UNiChARGE by Yatra offers a universal, portable charging station, providing a safe, convenient way for restaurant patrons to charge their cell phones…

Redbox names Jason Kwong chief strategy and business development officer

October 13, 2017

Redbox has named Jason Kwong as the company's chief strategy and business development officer, according to a press release. He will lead strategic…

U-Vend Inc. to develop sports-themed ice cream products

October 10, 2017

U-Vend Inc., a consumer products and technology company that develops, distributes and markets self-serve electronic kiosks and merchandisers across North…

Global Gaming Expo showcases convergence of entertainment, hospitality and foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Exhibits on the show floor included a large number loyalty redemption kiosks, cash management kiosks, card dispensing kiosks and kiosk software.

365 Retail Markets reaches wireless milestone with OptConnect

October 6, 2017

OptConnect Managed Wireless Solutions has reached a milestone with partner 365 Retail Markets, a provider of micro markets, according to a press release.

Storis to introduce kiosk for home furnishings retailers

October 6, 2017

Storis, a retail software solutions provider, will showcase its new kiosk solution at the upcoming High Point Market (Oct. 14-18 in High Point, North…

How 'enhanced personalization' boosts in-store buying opportunities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technologies evolve merging the physical with the digital, brands are finding new ways to meet customers' shopping needs in the store.

Flex Ltd. to build robotic frozen yogurt kiosks

October 3, 2017

Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., which markets frozen yogurt robotic kiosks, has selected Flex Ltd. as its exclusive manufacturing partner for its…

Ikea vending machine offers kitchen tools

October 2, 2017

Ikea has installed a vending machine at a Stockholm subway station to sell small kitchen items such as a garlic press, an egg slicer and other tools, according…

Self-serve lockers let consumers preorder and pick up cannabis products

September 28, 2017

Grasshopper Kiosks has introduced a self-service locker that enables customers to preorder and retrieve cannabis products, according to a press release. The…

Nobly POS selects Star Micronics’ POS solutions

September 27, 2017

Nobly POS, a provider of an iPad-based point-of-sale system, has partnered with Star Micronics to upgrade its POS software and hardware, according to a press…

Has automated retailing’s time finally arrived in the US?

There are 10 new automated retailing systems that I have counted in the last 12 months from the U.S., Europe and Asia, including Bodega. The concept, despite…

KeyMe secures an additional $25 million for expansion

September 21, 2017

KeyMe, a self-serve key copying kiosk, has secured $25 million in Series D financing, bringing a total of more than $100 million to date, the company announced…

How bricks and mortar retailers can benefit from shoppers’ e-commerce habits

The growth in e-commerce does not mean the death of bricks and mortar retail. While it is certainly true that e-commerce is growing quickly, bricks and mortar…

California DMV opens self-serve kiosks in San Francisco supermarkets

September 19, 2017

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed 14 self-service kiosks at San Francisco area grocery stores so drivers can renew vehicle…

‘Bodega Mania’ fails to make the case for technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Hopefully, Bodega's social media firestorm will help educate the automated retailing industry and the technology community about the need to be direct with the…

Google veterans launch smartphone activated self-serve convenience concept

September 14, 2017

Google veterans Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan are launching a new concept called Bodega, a 5-foot-wide pantry box filled with non-perishable convenience…

CVS Pharmacy deploys health and wellness vending machines nationwide

September 8, 2017

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is introducing automated retail vending machines stocked with convenient, on-the-go necessities including…

Nike live design experience custom builds shoes in under 90 minutes

September 8, 2017

Nike Makers' Experience merges digital design with traditional shoe making, allowing consumers to try on shoes, then have the shoes made for them on the spot…

Automated restaurants are on the way; here's a sneak peek

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Automated restaurants, driven by artificial intelligence and robots, are closer than many think, according to the CEO of a company involved with automation…