Mobile-social-gamification apps key next-gen vending kiosks

Snack food giant Mondelez rolling out high-tech interactive vending kiosks with integrated mobile-social-gamification apps.

Robot-powered kiosks seek frozen yogurt domination

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Robofusion's CEO believes his kiosk concept will put a dent in the fro-yo industry.

Bitcoin 'vending machine' now live in New Mexico

The Bitcoin Machine is officially fired up inside the Imbibe cigar bar.

'Kill Switch' legislation and the ecoATM

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A federal bill aimed at curbing smartphone thefts could offer a boost to the device recycling-kiosk company.

Technology meets beauty in the NYC subway

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A L'Oreal retail kiosk in the Bryant Park subway station gives New Yorkers a high-tech beauty consultation.

Outerwall moves ecoATM focus from malls to grocery stores

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Outerwall posts a quaterly profit on core-business gains, with an expanded focus on ecoATM locations.

Outerwall turns to kiosks to push business boundaries

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The company posted $554 million in revenue, although the figure is slightly lower than expected.

Locksmiths beware: New kiosks cut digitally-stored copies of keys

The kiosks are rolling out in New York City and include Coinstar's founder as an investor.

Pepsi Like Machine trades soda for Facebook 'likes' (Video)

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Pepsi blends digital signage and social media for branding, and for targeted customer data gathering.

Coca-Cola connects India with Pakistan through interactive kiosks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Vending kiosks in both countries bring people together to bridge a tempestuous divide.

Automated retail could be a mobile payments kickstarter

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The ubiquity of vending may help push mobile payments into the mainstream.

The kiosk and self-service top 5 (so far)

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Here's a roundup of the most-read kiosk and self-service stories of 2013 (so far).

Old school vending gets new school technology

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

AirVend released its product that retrofits vending machines with interactive displays.

Vending machine micromarket hot trend: QSR branded products? (Commentary)

Micromarkets can provide benefits such as accessibility, flexibility and profitability for brands willing to adopt them.

Green kiosk startups battle landfill waste

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The next generation of green kiosks fight waste by promoting recycling and sustainability. 

Coke launches dance dance revolution in S. Korea with digital signage kiosk (Video)

by Christopher Hall

Coca-Cola makes pop fans dance for their sodas.

Coins, coffee and concerts: Coinstar's on the move

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Coinstar converts more businesses into self-service kiosks with Rubi and Redbox Tickets.

Predicting the future of intelligent vending kiosks with digital signage, Pt. I

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Combining digital signage and mobile technologies with vending gives a look at next-generation smart kiosks.

Vending kiosks providing retailers variety of solutions

From dispensing products to tracking consumer behavior, vending kiosks are the new go-to retail solution.

Redbox sets sights on Canada

Will the retail giant push out the smaller competition?