Maryland relaxes restrictions on vending non-prescription pharmaceutical products

October 20, 2021

Maryland recently repealed a law banning the sale of many over-the-counter pharmacy items from vending machines, according to a wtop.com report.

Geneva Airport offers duty-free vending machine

October 19, 2021

Travelers to Geneva Airport can order and pay for duty-free items from a vending machine in the arrivals lounge outside the Aelia Duty Free store, according to…

Diebold Nixdorf puts a little ‘fright’ in marketing video

October 18, 2021

Clever marketing is always a win, and even if you're not looking for self-service technology it's worthwhile to check out what is clearly one of the most…

PopCom to deploy autonomous retail technology in Qatar telecom stores

October 15, 2021

PopCom, a vending solutions provider, will supply its autonomous retail technology to Qatar-based telecom giant Ooredoo for its retail stores, starting in…

Arizona Circle K launches Standard AI autonomous checkout

October 13, 2021

Circle K in Tempe, Ariona opened an AI-powered checkout-free experience in a retrofitted store in Arizona using a computer vision platform provided by Standard…

4 Ways Kiosks Can Enhance Customer Experience

Successful retailers have recognized and embraced the evolving marketplace and developed strategies focused on meeting consumer demand and expectations with…

Standard AI launches autonomous retail initiative to support c-store operators

October 7, 2021

Standard AI, a provider of a computer vision platform for retail, has teamed with retail technology leaders to launch the Autonomous Retail Initiative, aimed…

Pickup lockers eliminate wait at CD One Price Cleaners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Customers drop off their laundry in an outdoor drop-off bin, then return and pick it up from a pickup locker.

Gaming industry foresees strong 2022

October 6, 2021

Gaming industry leaders are highly upbeat about 2022 despite supply chain and labor challenges. The generally positive outlook is the theme of the Gaming CEO…

Swyft iStores to offer Olo sanitizing wristbands

October 6, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider robotic and software-powered marketplaces that facilitate unattended retail, has teamed with Olo Band to distribute sanitizing…

Business Opportunities and Considerations for First-Mile Shipping Kiosk Services

The first mile – the start of the shipping process – lays the foundation for effective and efficient delivery. As prospective deployers evaluate the impact…

Sexual awareness group installs contraception vending machine in NYC

September 29, 2021

The Pill Club, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand, celebrated World Contraception Day 2021 this past Sunday by placing a vending machine adorned with images…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

CONAD expands deployment of Diebold Nixdorf self-checkout solutions

September 28, 2021

The partnership between Diebold Nixdorf and Distribution Service provides Conad Nord Ovest with benefits such as increased efficiencies from self-service…

Atlanta United names ecoATM official smartphone trade-in partner

September 28, 2021

Atlanta United, a Major League Soccer club, has named ecoATM, a smartphone and mobile device trade-in service provider, as its official smartphone trade-in…

IT provider expands, will offer Star Micronics products

September 28, 2021

Advanced Business Computing LLC is expanding into the point-of-sale, restaurant and retail industries, according to a press release.

Malaysia café features disposable camera vending machine

September 28, 2021

A shopper in Malaysia recently posted a video demonstrating a disposable camera vending machine in a café, according to an says.com/my report. The glassfront…

UK supermarket chain deploys phone recycling kiosks

September 28, 2021

Asda, a U.K. supermarket chain, will introduce kiosks to about 300 stores that will allow shoppers to recycle phones for cash, according to a report in…

Impulsify teams with KioWare on contactless grab-and-go kiosk

September 27, 2021

Impulsify, a self-service technology provider, has teamed with KioWare to introduce a contactless grab-and-go kiosk for lobby retail transactions, according to…

Entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business in South Carolina

September 22, 2021

Pet owners in Charleston, South Carolina, can buy pet supplies from vending machines at Tanger Outlets in Charleston, according to a report in The Warren…