Lowe’s adding tool rental departments with self-serve kiosks

August 21, 2020

Lowe's will begin rolling out tool rental departments nationwide, creating a one-stop shop for all the tools and equipment Pros and DIY customers need to…

Boyd Gaming to deploy International Game Technology sportsbooks

August 21, 2020

Boyd Gaming, a casino operator, will utilize IGT's PlaySports platform to support Boyd Gaming's retail sportsbooks throughout Nevada, along with its…

Mississippi Walmarts get Crime Stoppers kiosks

August 20, 2020

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers purchased two additional crime fighting kiosks for Walmart following the installation of its first such kiosk at the Biloxi…

LinkNYC uses Foursquare data to advise New Yorkers about retail traffic

August 19, 2020

LinkNYC is using Foursquare's location data to help New Yorkers maintain social distancing through digital out of home displays, according to a morningbrew.com…

Circle K teams with Standard Cognition on automated Arizona store

August 14, 2020

Convenience brand Circle K is deploying technology from Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, to offer customers a touchless…

4 Methods for Kiosks Showing Versatility During a Pandemic

Kiosks are demonstrating versatility in the face of the pandemic, helping businesses continue to connect with consumers amid social-distancing mandates and…

Cannabis technology provider anna to roll out in 2 Colorado dispensaries

August 13, 2020

Anna, a cannabis technology provider, will roll out in two Colorado cannabis dispensaries this week: Strawberry Fields in Pueblo and Starbird in Southeast…

Carvana’s Q2 car sales jump 25% during coronavirus, but losses hit $160M

August 10, 2020

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying used cars that delivers cars to customers with a massive, coin-operated vending machine, posted a 25% gain in…

Macy’s hit with consumer privacy suit over facial recognition

August 10, 2020

An Illinois woman has sued Macy's, claiming in a class action that the corporation's use of facial recognition software violates the state privacy law…

Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+

August 7, 2020

Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…

Lenovo teams with Instorescreen on touchscreens with anti-microbial coating

August 7, 2020

Instorescreen, a provider of LED screens, has partnered with Lenovo, a technology hardware provider, to introduce touchscreens that feature an antimicrobial…

Glass-Media introduces digital activation as a service

August 7, 2020

Glass-Media is debuting a digital activation as a service offering, empowering brick-and-mortar retailers to respond to the challenges of COVID-19 with…

How to Choose the Best POS Terminal for Your Small Business

Clientron PT2610 and PST660 are simple to use, handle transactions smoothly, and keep customers’ information secure.

OnQ introduces anti-microbial retail display solutions

August 6, 2020

OnQ, a manufacturer of custom retail displays, has introduced antimicrobial retail display solutions, according to a press release.

Vengo teams with National Entertainment Network, launches digital media platform for in-store advertising

August 5, 2020

Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its digital-out-of-home media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with…

IGT expands partnership with FanDuel Group on sportsbooks nationwide

August 4, 2020

International Game Technology PLC has signed a multi-year agreement with i-gaming provider FanDuel Group, according to a press release. IGT's PlaySports…

Face masks no friend to facial recognition systems

July 31, 2020

Even the top facial recognition system gets it wrong nearly half of the time when identifying a person wearing a facial mask.

Hair care specialists tap e-commerce/self-service retail synergy

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three years after launching their e-commerce business, this entrepreneurial couple began placing vending machines to make their products available to people in…

Video and DVD exchange kiosks launched in Richmond

July 24, 2020

Videos and DVDs are available at three Blockbuster rental machines in Richmond, Virginia, according to a WTVR-TV report. Patrons are welcome to bring unwanted…

Bashas' supermarkets deploy NCR's Emerald POS platform

July 22, 2020

Bashas' Family of Stores, which operates more than 100 stores, including Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, Eddie's Country Store, Bashas' and Bashas' Diné…