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…

DOOH keeps small business alive during COVID-19

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Many small businesses are hurting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Some DOOH vendors, however, are helping them stay alive by offering free DOOH advertising to…

Diebold Nixdorf retail expert: It's time to give customers their time back

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

Retailers are shifting operating models, and it began well before COVID-19 shuttered stores, and will continue once the retail industry is back and running at…

USA Technologies to hold virtual annual meeting April 30

April 13, 2020

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

InnerScope Hearing Technologies to launch hearing loss centers at Walmart screening kiosks

April 10, 2020

InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor/retailer of FDA-registered hearing aids, personal sound amplifiers…

Diebold Nixdorf names Manish Choudhary senior vice president

April 10, 2020

Diebold Nixdorf has named Manish Choudhary as senior vice president, software, according to a press release. In this role, Choudhary leads the organization's…

COVID-19 fosters self-service innovation in China

April 8, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic has hammered business activity worldwide, it has also fostered a wealth of self-service innovation. Nowhere is this more evident…

Laundry service to extend PayRange mobile payment acceptance

April 7, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, and Jetz Service Co., a laundry service and equipment provider operating in 18 Midwestern states, have signed…

COVID-19 pushes grocery shoppers to self-checkout

April 7, 2020

Nearly two-thirds of consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent consumer survey…

RoboAds intros digital signage kiosk robot

April 7, 2020

RoboAds Inc. has launched its mobile robotic kiosk with four 55-inch 4K displays. This robot comes with two lidar scanners for 360-degree obstacle avoidance…

Publix deploys contactless payment to protect customers

April 6, 2020

Publix is deploying contactless pay to all stores to protect the health and well-being of its customers and associates during the coronavirus pandemic…

Redbox touchscreens safe? Company notes increased safety measures in response to TV report

April 3, 2020

When a Fort Myers, Florida TV station, WBBH-TV, explored the possibility of Redbox kiosks carrying COVID-19 Thursday, the company responded that the kiosks are…

COVID-19 prompts Diebold Nixdorf to update business outlook

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Diebold Nixdorf, a banking and retail technology and service provider, updates its business strategy due to COVID-19.

POPcodes to help clients deliver COVID-19 safety messages at payment kiosks within 48 hours

March 27, 2020

POPcodes, a provider of payment terminal software, is offering to provide personalized, white-labeled versions of its point-of-purchase communication software…

$2 trillion federal stimulus package includes help for convenience services

March 26, 2020

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package designed to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 and deliver vital aid to workers, small…

Turkish firm develops vending machine to dispense masks, wipes, disinfectants

March 16, 2020

A Turkish company has developed a vending machine to sell protective masks, wipes and disinfectants in public places, according to a Hurriyet Daily News report.

VenueNext teams with FreedomPay on kiosks at universities

March 13, 2020

VenueNext, a provider of point-of-sale and mobile commerce technology, has partnered with FreedomPay, a payment technology provider, to integrate FreedomPay's…

Doctor urges pharmacy boards to support pharmaceutical kiosks

March 11, 2020

An advisor to the American Council on Science and Health, Dr. Jeff Singer, has encouraged the pharmacy industry to support pharmaceutical kiosks as a way to…