Payment coalition claims COVID-19 contamination risk from U.S. currency overblown

May 4, 2020

Businesses that refuse to accept cash as a way to lower coronavirus transmission risks are acting contrary to the best available scientific evidence, according…

3 ways digital signage can make a positive impact

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

Many companies are using digital signage to make a positive impact during this coronavirus outbreak. But digital signage can make a a difference no matter…

Walmart China introduces AI-powered self-service produce scales

RetailAI Fresh by Malong Technologies is an AI-powered self-service scale solution that integrates product recognition. The technology integrates into…

InOne offers touchless vending powered by Vagabond

May 1, 2020

InOne Technology, a provider of retrofit vending and self-serve technologies, and Vagabond, a technology provider, announced the release of the InOne…

U-Select-It introduces PPE merchandiser with contactless payment

April 30, 2020

U-Select-It Inc., a vending equipment manufacturer, has introduced Sani-Center PPE Merchandiser, according to a press release. The Sani-Center PPE…

BOPIS gains steam in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

April 30, 2020

Consumers are increasingly more likely to use buy online and pick-up in-store services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S.

Personnel Management Solution kiosk verifies temperature, ID to help locations control visitor access

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One way retailers, restaurants and other establishments are addressing temperature and security concerns is with contactless kiosks that automatically identify…

COVID-19 drives contactless payments; new emphasis on sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus pandemic has driven a preference for self-checkout and contactless purchases. Will the unattended retail industry be able to assure customers…

Uniguest offers new health and safety technologies

April 29, 2020

Uniguest, a hospitality engagement technology provider, has responded to market demand by introducing Guest Protect, a range of health and safety technologies…

Greetly to offer no-touch visitor management

April 29, 2020

Greetly, a visitor management system, will offer all existing and future clients the ability to leverage no-touch technology for safer visitor check ins within…

California casino to install temperature check kiosks

April 27, 2020

The Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California will have contactless, temperature checking kiosks installed for employees and guests in the coming weeks…

PopID, Wasserstrom partner on facial-recognition and temperature-screening solution

April 24, 2020

PopID, a Cali Group company, and Wasserstrom, an integrated distributor/manufacturer of foodservice equipment and supplies, have announced the nationwide…

TriTeq secures 5 patents for micro market safety and security

April 23, 2020

TriTeq Lock and Security announced the issuance of five U.S. patents that ensure the safety, security and protection of unsupervised markets and micro markets…

PayRange mobile wallet to reward early tax returns

April 23, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has partnered with Source, Inc., a digital currency provider that holds an exclusive license for loyalty…

Considerations for placing digital kiosks at retail

by Hannah Jeffreys — Senior Field Marketing Manager, Zebra Technologies Ltd.

Digital kiosks can be very efficient for the business and can ultimately save a lot of costs and draw more customers, but they need to be conveniently located…

US Senate approves $484 B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals

April 22, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion Tuesday to provide additional aid for small businesses and hospitals to address the current health and economic crises…

Bixolon Europe intros printer with mPOS capabilities

April 21, 2020

Bixolon Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Bixolon Co. Ltd., a mobile, label and POS printer manufacturer, has launched its SRP-Q200, a 2-inch (58mm) direct thermal…

New car buyers prefer advisers to kiosks

April 20, 2020

New car buyers overwhelmingly prefer dealing with advisers over self-service kiosks when seeking service work, according to a March poll of more than 24,00…

Podcast episode 10: How can digital signage help retailers?

In today's episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of Digital Signage Today, spoke with Kelly Harlin, analytics platform…

Will COVID-19 change consumer buying habits long term?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The COVID-19 outbreak has already shifted consumer buying habits to self-service. Kiosk industry leaders see the changes in customer behavior continuing…