RC Coffee installs second robotic barista in Toronto

July 20, 2021

The RC Coffee Robo Cafe, a robotic barista that grands and tamps coffee, foams milk and delivers cups of coffee in less than two minutes, powered by parent…

Unilever tests smart-refill kiosk for homecare products in India

July 20, 2021

Shoppers at Mumbai's Reliance Smart Acme Mall will be able to refill homecare products rather than having to purchase new packets, thanks to Unilever's…

White Castle, Del Taco, Verizon offer insight on creating a virtual experience

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

Technology and digital marketing leaders from Verizon, White Castle, Del Taco and First Orion shared strategy insight on developing a virtual customer…

ICX Association names award winners in interactive customer experience

by David Drain

The Interactive Customer Experience Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during the #ElevateICX Virtual Symposium last week. The awards recognize…

Under Armour, Behr Paint, Mall of America leaders share how pandemic is impacting CX strategies

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

Four top retail leaders involved in digital, marketing and customer experience strategies shared how COVID-19 impacted their companies, and how they pivoted to…

Latvia taps Tomra for bottle, can recycling

July 16, 2021

The central system administrator for Latvia's future deposit return system, SIA Depozīta Iepakojuma Operators, has selected Tomra Systems to provide the…

Domino's digital retail innovation leader on embracing change

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

Amber Gadsby, Domino's director of digital retail innovation, shared insight on how the pizza brand is continually driving innovation within the organization…

Digital’s expanding role for brick-and-mortar retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retailers who can create a seamless user experience across both digital and in-store will have a marketing advantage in 2021 and beyond. John Moezzi, of Sharp…

How 10 brands use self-service machines for marketing

July 14, 2021

Brands such as Hyatt, Target, National Geographic, Stellla Artois and others have used vending machines to distribute prizes, promote products, generate social…

Tokyo Olympics souvenirs available at self-service machines

July 14, 2021

Visitors at the Tokyo Olympics don't have to wait in long lines to buy souvenirs, thanks to a row of vending machines enabling them to purchase tote bags, mugs…

Chemesis taps Cannaballers for sales and marketing

July 13, 2021

Chemesis International Inc., a cannabis grower, manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has signed a sales and marketing partnership with Cannaballers, a…

South Korea c-store chain introduces alcoholic beverage vending machine

July 13, 2021

South Korea's largest convenience store brand, CU, has introduced a vending machine to serve alcoholic drinks, according to an ajudaily.com report.

Sports retailer creates tent vending machine

July 12, 2021

Decathlon, a U.K. based sports retailer, has developed what it calls the world's first tent vending machine for display at the Trinity Leeds shopping mall in…

Tokyo vending machine offers flowers in different stages of bloom

July 12, 2021

A Tokyo rail station, Shinjuku Station, has installed a vending machine that will offer a selection of flowers in different stages of bloom priced between 50…

Clevertouch interactive displays helps business center in S. Africa

July 12, 2021

The Cape Business Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, hopes to attract more visitors with interactive touchscreen displays deployed by Clevertouch Technologies…

Hudson Group, Inspire Brands execs keynoting Self-Service Innovation Summit

Networld Media Group's first in-person Self-Service Innovation Summit, "The Future of Self Service," Dec. 14–16, at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood…

Georgia cake shop offers wares 24/7 via outdoor vending machine

July 8, 2021

Quinetta Hall, owner of Q's Cakes in Albany, Georgia, is gaining additional sales from a vending machine outside the shop that serves customers 24/7, according…

Will retail self checkout ever be seamless?

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

Ariel Shemesh, CEO at KanduAI, offers his insight on where self checkout stands in retail today and where it'll be standing in the near future.

Women’s hair care vending machine expands to military base

July 7, 2021

Diva By Cindy, a natural women's hair care products vending machine, has expanded to Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia, the first military base to…

Amusement Expo back with a bang!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following a day of jam-packed educational sessions on Tuesday, attendees at the Amusement Expo International event hit the show floor Wednesday at the Las…