Micro markets, a rising customer convenience, call for new operating practices

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the recent National Automatic Merchandising Association show at the Las Vegas Convention Center had a chance to hear how two micro market…

Futurist Mike Walsh urges creative thinking for the 'algorithmic age'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Author/futurist Mike Walsh urges convenience service operators to prepare for the 'algorithmic age' by understanding how the new reality impacts the decisions…

Self-order technology helps fuel QSRs' growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Restaurant tech experts at Omnivore, Rosnet, Givex and Kallpod tell QSR leaders what to watch when it comes to technology investment.

Why the time is now for restaurants to embrace AI, VR

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

Panelists at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit argued that for restaurants, whether big or small, the time to adopt innovative tech like AR, VR…

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…

Cashless trend raises concern over the underserved

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The rise in cashless payments and the declining presence of bank branches and ATMs is leading to a potential crisis point in many communities across the U.S.

UK technology provider introduces beauty product sampling kiosk

February 22, 2019

Odore Limited, a U.K. based technology company, recently introduced an interactive, intelligent research and marketing tool that dispenses fragrance samples in…

5G has arrived, promising to revolutionize retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

5G technology promises to make it easier for retailers to access cloud technology, and to enable faster development of both business and consumer services.

Experiential marketing set to take hold in 2019

Retailers are harnessing their power at physical locations through in-store opportunities to improve customer service.

2019 Kiosk Market Census Report reports record growth in 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The industry's growth in 2018 was driven largely by factors cited in last year's report — rising mobile commerce and Internet of Things technology — but the…

Soho accessories store entices Valentine’s Day shoppers with jewelry kiosk

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer, developed a vending kiosk to sell jewelry, which has generated interest in a museum, a hotel garden and now a women's…

China is retailing’s future: Unattended stores, walletless buying and automated warehouses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-commerce is driving automation on all fronts in China: purchasing; delivery; and supply chain logistics. Artificial intelligence is also driving change.

Autonomous stores on the way, but is Amazon Go on first?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In many people's eyes, one of the most disruptive retail developments has been the late 2016 launch of Amazon Go, but some observers have questioned its…

Global artificial intelligence market to hit $3 trillion by 2024

January 16, 2019

The global artificial intelligence market is anticipated to be worth $3,061.35 billion by the end of 2024, while the combined annual growth rate is projected…

Home Depot, Zivelo give guidance at NRF on building the 'store of the future'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Healey Cypher, CEO of Zivelo, and Albert Vita, director of in-store experience and visual merchandising at The Home Depot, co-presented their ideas on defining…

Economic uncertainties don't quell positive 2019 outlook for interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry expects record growth for the coming year, notwithstanding uncertainties about the stock market and the impact of President Trump's trade…

Pepsico ‘snackbot’ delivers snacks via self-driving vehicles

January 7, 2019

Pepsico, in partnership with Robby Technologies, has introduced snackbot, a self-driving robot that brings snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a…

Biometric kiosks and electronic gates at airports set to triple by 2022

January 4, 2019

Biometric kiosk and electronic gates at airports are expected to triple by 2022, generating $1.3 billion in revenue, according to a report from Acuity Market…

New year outlook: 2019 expected to surpass 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk industry observers are upbeat for 2019 as retailers are recognizing the need for in-store technology to assist their overburdened sales associates, a…

Leading kiosk topics in 2018: self-checkout, self-order and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The best read stories of 2018 covered a wide range of topics, with self-checkout and restaurant self-order technologies among the more popular themes.