Amazon Pharmacy to launch prescription pickup kiosks in Los Angeles clinics

November 6, 2025

Amazon Pharmacy will begin installing prescription pickup kiosks inside select One Medical clinics across the Los Angeles area in December, expanding its…

Mini art vending machine debuts at Fairfax City brewery

November 5, 2025

A vending machine at Commonwealth Brewing Co. in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering miniature art prints instead of snacks as part of a local initiative to…

Aldi removes self-checkout lanes at some Maryland stores

November 3, 2025

Aldi has removed self-checkout lanes at several stores in Montgomery County in Maryland, including locations in Germantown and Montgomery Village, as part of a…

Lidl Great Britain launches integrated mobile payment feature through Lidl Plus app

October 31, 2025

Lidl GB has launched Lidl Pay, a mobile payment feature built into its Lidl Plus rewards app, as part of the retailer's ongoing investment in technology and…

Missourians lose $23.4M to lottery, sweepstakes scams since 2020, study finds

October 30, 2025

Missouri ranks ninth in the nation for lottery and sweepstakes scam losses, with residents losing an estimated $23.4 million since 2020, according to a new…

10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…

Photo booth kiosk market projected to reach $9.16B by 2032

October 28, 2025

The global photo booth kiosk market is expected to grow from $3.96 billion in 2023 to $9.16 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 9.7…

Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.

Independent grocers nationwide adopt Instacart technology for in-store, online operations

October 24, 2025

Independent grocers across the United States are increasingly adopting Instacart's enterprise technology solutions, including Caper Carts, Storefront Pro and…

Speaker spotlight: Jeff Rogers, BetterHealth Vending

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Former police officer Jeff Rogers is now an owner of a vending company. Learn more about him in today's speaker spotlight for ARKI.

Roller raises $50M to advance AI, global expansion for leisure venues

October 23, 2025

Roller, a venue management platform for leisure and attractions businesses, has secured $50 million in new funding to accelerate product innovation and expand…

Research finds shelf intelligence emerging as retail’s strategic priority

October 22, 2025

Research from IHL Group, conducted with Scandit, shows that shelf intelligence technologies are becoming a top investment priority for retailers aiming to…

Building Customer Trust: How Retailers Can Create Secure and Seamless Shopping Experiences

Learn how retailers can foster customer confidence through seamless and secure interactions. This blog uncovers the role of strong data protection, convenient…

Smarter Stays: How AI Is Enhancing Guest Experience

See how AI is transforming hospitality by creating more seamless, personalized, and efficient guest interactions. This blog explores how smart tools and…

Glide Identity raises $20M to advance AI-safe digital authentication

October 14, 2025

Glide Identity, a digital security company developing SIM-based cryptographic verification systems, has raised more than $20 million in a Series A funding…

Gurugram launches India’s first QR-based traffic payment kiosk

October 13, 2025

Gurugram has become the first city in India to deploy a QR code-based kiosk system for paying traffic challans, marking a milestone in the country's digital…

Calor launches solar-powered gas cylinder vending machines in Ireland

October 13, 2025

Energy supplier Calor has introduced Calor Gas2Go, a solar-powered vending machine system that provides customers with 24/7 access to Calor gas cylinders…

Experts share self-checkout challenges, advancements at upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The evolution of the self-checkout technology is the focus of a panel talk at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show taking place in December.

Amazon Pharmacy launches in-office kiosks to speed medication availability

October 13, 2025

Amazon Pharmacy has launched Amazon Pharmacy kiosks. The service lets patients pick up prescriptions within minutes of a medical appointment.

Factor4 debuts self-serve kiosk for large-scale gift card sales

October 10, 2025

Gift card and loyalty solutions provider Factor4 has launched a fully customizable self-service kiosk designed to streamline gift card purchases and balance…