Retail News & Media

Upmeals names board members, launches $5M funding round

June 4, 2021

Upmeals, a Vancouver, British Columbia based fresh and sustainable vending machine solution, has named three board members and the beginning of its private…

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FoodStorm catering software introduces retail kiosk

June 3, 2021

FoodStorm, a catering software provider, has launched FoodStorm Kiosk, a self-serve kiosk for in-store customers to place orders for catering, prepared…

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The business case for avatars

June 2, 2021

Will avatars be the next game changer for the highly competitive retail, foodservice, banking, health care and hospitality industries?

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Chemesis teams with retail broker for Vicki machine growth

June 2, 2021

Chemesis International Inc., a cannabis product development company that markets its products using an AI enabled self-checkout Vicki merchandisers, is…

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Farmer’s Fridge launches signature meals in Jewel-Osco stores

June 1, 2021

Farmer's Fridge, the Chicago based company that offers freshly prepared meals in refrigerated vending machines, now offers its food in Jewel-Osco supermarkets…

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AiFi partners with Verizon to bring 5G-powered autonomous c-store to Indy 500

May 28, 2021

AiFi, a provider of autonomous shopping experiences powered by AI, has teamed with Verizon Business to bring an autonomous shopping experience to the 105th…

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Combination reusable bottle machine/water fill station debuts

May 27, 2021

Bottlehub, a combination reusable water bottle kiosk and fill station, has been developed to help schools and businesses move away from single-use plastic…

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Canteen teams with Le Bread Xpress to sell robotic bakery machines nationwide

May 26, 2021

Canteen Vending Services has teamed with Le Bread Xpress to install and manage Bake Xpress robotic bakery vending machines throughout North America, according…

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Self-service machines find waiting market in cannabis bellwether California

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This cannabis vending machine tackles the biggest friction point faced by most cannabis dispensaries: people waiting in line to make a purchase.

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SBA seeks input on retail, wholesale loan eligibility

May 26, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would make more retail and wholesale businesses eligible for loans…

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Sony teams with TSItouch on touchscreen solution for Bravia displays

May 25, 2021

Sony Electronics Inc. has added infrared multi-touch technology to the 55- 65- and 75-inch models of its Bravia displays, as a result of a collaboration with…

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bp teams with Diebold Nixdorf to support retail sites, payment technology

May 25, 2021

Global fuel retailer bp has extended its multi-year, managed services agreement with Diebold Nixdorf and will leverage DN AllConnect Services globally to…

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Coin Cloud announces partnerships with UNFI, c-stores and more

May 25, 2021

Coin Cloud, a provider of digital currency kiosks, has announced multi-year retail partnerships with CAL's Convenience Stores, United Natural Foods Inc. and…

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Norwegian Salmon ATMs now offer sashimi in Singapore

May 25, 2021

The salmon sashimi is now available at more than 100 Norwegian Salmon ATMs in Singapore, which also carry smoked salmon, salmon fillet and smoked teriyaki…

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Kellogg teams with Chowbotics on branded robotic cereal/fruit machine

May 21, 2021

Kellogg's Away from Home has teamed with Chowbotics, the maker of robotic saladmaker Sally, to offer a Kellogg-branded cereal/fruit machine.

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FMA Magazine - Spring 2021 - Issue 07 Book

The best of in-store merchandising, interactive kiosks and store fixtures for brands and retailers nationwide.

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

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Venture firm invests in battery rental kiosk network

May 21, 2021

BatteryXchange, a battery rental kiosk network that allows cell phone users to rent portable batteries, has received an unspecified investment from Defiance…

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CBD product developer to market via kiosks

May 21, 2021

Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc., a CBD product developer, has approved more than 30 of its products for deployment in Limelight's TruYu CBD self-serve kiosks…

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Japan tire market offers food, games and more from vintage vending machines

May 21, 2021

Visitors to the Used Tire Market in Sagamihara near Tokyo will not go hungry while waiting to have their tires changed, thanks to the rows of vintage vending…

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Medavail to install pharmacy kiosks in Florida

May 20, 2021

Medavail Holdings Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company, will be opening its hub pharmacy in Orlando in July and its first four SpotRx locations…

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