Retail News & Media

Germany’s deposit return expands to alcohol and milk based beverages

January 7, 2022

Beginning this month, Germany's deposit return system will expand to include alcoholic and milk-based mixed drinks and juices sold in plastic packaging and…

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UST intros AI-based personalized food, beverage recommendations tool

January 6, 2022

UST, a digital transformation solutions company, has launched UST AiSense, an AI-led solution that provides personalized food and beverage recommendations…

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Tomra Systems names new CFO

January 6, 2022

Eva Sagemo will take over as CFO of Tomra Systems ASA, replacing Espen Gundersen, CFO and Deputy CEO, who announced in October 2021 his desire to step down…

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Japanese dating service uses can vending machines to arrange matches

January 3, 2022

A Japanese dating service has installed a vending machine in Tokyo to allow users to find potential partners, according to a SoraeNews24 report carried by the…

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Schnucks Markets installs 30 more deli order ahead kiosks

January 1, 2022

Schnucks Markets Inc. in St. Louis has added its Deli Order Ahead Kiosks to 30 of its stores, making it available in 67 locations, according to a fox2now.com…

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Exhibit floor rocks at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit found a wealth of innovation in the exhibit area, with many exhibits demonstrating customer experience advances…

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Firewood vending machine restores sales lost during pandemic

December 29, 2021

The Bong Naturalist Association has recovered the firewood sales it lost due to COVID-19 by installing a firewood vending machine, according to a Kenosha News…

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HMS Host deploys 60 Mashgin touchless self-checkout kiosks at 8 global airports

December 28, 2021

HMS Host, a global foodservice operator, has teamed with eight international airports to help eliminate food and beverage lines at the airport with the…

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Luxury sleep retailer Saatva opens viewing room with self-serve kiosks

December 28, 2021

Saatva, a luxury sleep brand, opened its newest location in Washington, D.C. which includes its second Viewing Room that utilizes self-serve kiosks, according…

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HempBox to test CBD vending machines in Tanger Outlets

December 23, 2021

HempBox, a subsidiary of Green Globe International Inc., has teamed with High Street CBD, which owns and operates two CBD Stores in Columbus, Ohio, on a pilot…

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Sports betting casino opens in Washington

December 22, 2021

BetMGM, a sports betting and i-gaming operator, and Emerald Queen Casino have introduced sports betting at the BetMGM Sportsbook @ EQC in Tacoma and Fife…

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ChainBytes teams with BTM Compliance to boost AML/KYC regulation compliance

December 21, 2021

ChainBytes LLC, a bitcoin ATM manufacturer based in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, has teamed with BTM Compliance LLC to help improve anti-money…

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Sawatch Wellness installs CBD kiosk in Atlanta

December 21, 2021

Sawatch Wellness, a provider of CBD kiosks, has launched its first kiosk in the Atlanta-metro area offering 100% natural CBD products.

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Technology partners roll out contactless, in-store retrieval lockers

December 21, 2021

Direct Source, a retail technology services and solution provider, Safco, a workspace furnishings manufacturer and Synq, a technology company, have come…

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Schnuck Markets EatWell introduces CBD kiosks

December 17, 2021

NatuEra, a producer of hemp-derived CBD products that controls all operations from farm to kiosk, has introduced a CBD sales kiosk for grocery, pharmacy and…

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New York lawmakers propose bill allowing mobile sports betting kiosks

December 17, 2021

New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow has introduced a bill to allow mobile sports betting kiosks in sports venues, horse tracks and OTBs, according to a…

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Hughes cited a leader in managed SD-WAN services

December 16, 2021

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Hughes Network Systems, LLC as a leader in managed SD-WAN services for the third straight year.

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Hudson's self-service technology overhaul; a look behind the scenes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ruth Crowley pulled no punches in describing the complex and oftentimes challenging processes her organization takes to leverage solutions such as cashierless…

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Redbox teams with digital media promotions provider Quotient to expand media network

December 15, 2021

Quotient, a digital media and promotions technology company, has partnered with Redbox to expand its media network, according to a press release. Quotient's…

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Hudson installs Amazon palm recognition at Dallas Love Field Airport

December 15, 2021

Hudson Group, a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…

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