Flash Order, Square partner on DIY self-order kiosk app

April 2, 2019

Digital ordering startup, Flash Order, and POS provider, Square, have collaborated on an app for do-it-yourself self-order kiosks.

Digital transformation: What does it really mean?

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

Digital transformation is an often misunderstood topic. It's not about the tech; it's about the people.

Nayax to supply cashless payment systems to Reis & Irvy’s robotic frozen yogurt kiosks

March 28, 2019

Reis & Irvy's has selected Nayax Australia to provide its cashless payment system to the Reis & Irvy's robotic frozen yogurt kiosks, expanding on the…

AI-powered robotic smoothie kiosk debuts on college campus

March 27, 2019

A robotic smoothie machine powered by artificial intelligence has been installed on a test basis at the University of San Francisco campus, according to…

Ecoatm expands to the UK, launches 18 phone trade-in kiosks

March 21, 2019

Ecoatm, which has diverted over 19 million phones from landfills in the U.S., has expanded internationally with the introduction of 18 new phone recycling…

Looking to win in 'everywhere commerce'? Watch out for the 'cones'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

To succeed in "everywhere commerce," brands need to first provide industry-standard technology, with easy and effective local marketing to provide a consistent…

Target tests unattended snack bar with payment kiosk

March 20, 2019

Target Corp. is testing a self-service, grab-and-go concept that has customers pay for their items at a self-service kiosk called Snack Bar, according to the…

Byte Foods becomes Byte Technology, allowing retailers to use its unattended merchandisers

March 20, 2019

Byte Foods, a San Francisco based refreshment services company that provides refrigerated merchandisers to businesses to allow employees to pay using a…

New Jersey governor signs ban on cashless retail

March 19, 2019

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that requires retailers and restaurants to accept cash, effectively banning merchants in the state from…

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. extends self-service kiosk line

March 18, 2019

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has announced the latest additions to its self-service kiosk line. In addition to its original freestanding Approach floor…

Rhode Island casinos launch betting kiosks to kick off March Madness

March 18, 2019

Two Rhode Island casinos, Twin River Tiverton and Twin River Lincoln, have added self-betting kiosks as a way to reduce lines at their sportsbooks' ticket…

Cashless expansion can’t leave cash-only customers behind; kiosks have a role to play

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk providers must recognize they cannot take the current expansion of self-service technology for granted if the technology fails to serve the needs of all…

Nissin Cup Noodles taps Instagram, vending machines for marketing effort

March 7, 2019

Instagram users taking a photo of Nissin Cup Noodles and Foodbeast vending "dream machines," can win a free prize for their social media sharing. Foodbeast is…

Macy's partners with Perch on interactive platform for trying fragrances

March 6, 2019

Macy's introduced a partnership with Perch, a provider of an interactive platform for interactive retail marketing, for select Macy's locations, according to a…

Happy Returns launches return kiosk for omnichannel customers

March 4, 2019

Happy Returns, a provider of return and logistics solutions for retailers, announced the availability of a self-service return solution for omnichannel…

Philadelphia to ban cashless stores

March 4, 2019

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed a bill to require stores in his city to take cash, thereby prohibiting cashless stores, according to The Inquirer. The…

Digital directory kiosks: a simplified and unique guest experience

Interactive directories can display up-to-date information and directions to help guests successfully identify and navigate their destination. They're easy to…

Green Growth Brands to place 300 CBD kiosks in 2019

March 1, 2019

Green Growth Brands Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, will open 300 CBD kiosks in malls and a total 400 CBD sales locations by year's end, including those in…

Zytronic teams with Touchmate on self-serve video wall for movie theaters

February 28, 2019

Zytronic, a supplier of projected capacitive technology touch sensors, has teamed with Touchmate, a digital solutions provider, to provide a video wall for…

Considerations for selecting kiosks and securing deployments

Self-service kiosks for enterprise use require the right hardware configuration, scalable software platform and security features.