Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Videotel Digital introduces HyperSound directional speakers

February 5, 2021

Videotel Digital, a provider of interactive media players, looping DVD players and directional sound speakers, has introduced its HyperSound directional…

Car Keys Express launches automated retail key cutting machine

February 4, 2021

Car Keys Express, a provider of automotive key replacement, has released its Keys NOW! retail key cutting machine, according to a press release.

Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…

Pennsylvania resort offers touchless check-in kiosks

February 1, 2021

Visitors at Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania will no longer have to wait in line for a ticket, thanks to touchless…

The numbers are in: COVID-19 has pushed consumers away from cash

by Rachel Little — Marketing Manager, Vianet PLC

Consumers are fearful due to concerns that cash handling is dirty and may be another way the coronavirus can be transmitted and spread. The retail industry has…

Genmega partners with Bitcoin Depot on bitcoin ATMs

January 28, 2021

Genmega, a manufacturer of transactional kiosks and ATMs, has teamed with Bitcoin Depot to offer bitcoin ATMs, according to a press release.

Clientron Falcon600 - The Key to Kingly Kiosks

Clientron's Falcon600 embedded system simplifies kiosk and POS integration while improving reliability and minimizing downtime. A set of features…

PayComplete launches as independent fintech platform

January 28, 2021

PayComplete, which originated as a software, hardware and services provider for self-serve transactions and employee assisted payment, is now an independent…

Virocom taps Sierra Wireless to enable smart lockers

January 27, 2021

Virocom, a provider of IT management services, has selected the Sierra Wireless AirLink end-to-end networking solution to enable smart locker applications…

How to monetize DOOH advertising with self-service devices

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

Marketing and media advertising leaders at Redbox, Coinstar and Five Star Food Service shared insight on how their enterprises are deploying a monetization…

Diebold Nixdorf introduces modular, open, self-service solutions

January 26, 2021

Diebold Nixdorf has launched the Series Easy, a family of self-service solutions created to improve store efficiency, enhance consumers' shopping experience…

Physical retail will come back stronger than ever, POP to play a big role

by Katie Kochelek — Senior Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Industry experts predict physical retail will rebound stronger than ever because of the pandemic.

NCR and Cardtronics announce definitive acquisition agreement

January 25, 2021

NCR Corp. a technology provider for the financial, retail and hospitality industries, and Cardtronics, a non-bank ATM operator and service provider, announced…

Self-checkout technology provider Zippin taps Aramark veteran Gary Jacobus as SVP

January 21, 2021

Gary Jacobus Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has named veteran business development executive, Gary…

Talking With: Coinstar's Michael Jack on expansion into digital advertising

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Coinstar, a provider of coin-counting kiosks, has leveraged its technology to expand into digital advertising.

Automated Retail Technologies taps Sonatafy Technology for software engineering

January 15, 2021

Automated Retail Technologies, a San Diego-based provider of kiosk and retail food technology, has retained Sonatafy Technology to supplement its software…

USA Technologies receives patent for enabling mobile app for vending

January 14, 2021

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…

FMA Magazine - Fall/Winter 2020 - Issue 06 Book

The Role of Retail Displays During the Pandemic and Beyond

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

NCR acquires Freshop for POS software platform

January 13, 2021

NCR Corp. has acquired grocery e-commerce provider Freshop and plans to integrate it into its enterprise POS software platform.