Recyclable phone charger machines installed in Knoxville, Tennessee mall

July 6, 2017

A pair of Power Drop machines that sell single-use, recyclable phone chargers have been installed in the West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to a…

How new technologies will redefine the automated retailing experience, part 1

Interest in creating enhanced user interactivity at the point of purchase coupled with the availability of new payment options, as well as interest in more…

Fresh food vendor teams with USA Technologies to enable contactless payments

June 30, 2017

USA Technologies, a provider of cashless and mobile transactions in self-serve retail, is partnering with JuiceBot, a California based technology company…

American Green introduces biometric verification for dispensing age-restricted products

June 26, 2017

American Green has introduced a vending system that enables the vending of controlled or age-restricted products using biometric verification, according to a…

Carvana reports revenue gain and bigger net loss for 2017 Q1

June 26, 2017

Carvana, a publicly-traded company that offers an economical way to buy used cars using a vending system and has raised millions from investors, reported…

Equipment maker Leer Inc. introduces all-steel ice vending machine

June 21, 2017

Leer Inc. USA, a manufacturer of ice merchandisers, announced an all-steel construction ice vending machine. The VM40 delivers a contemporary look and 24/…

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 2: computer peripherals

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As more companies provide employees with computers, managing computer peripherals has become a growing sector for providers of worksite product distribution.

Redbox doubles spending to add 1,500 new kiosks in 2017

May 11, 2017

Redbox plans to double its capital spending in 2017 and expand its nationwide DVD rental kiosk footprint, CEO Galen Smith Galen told Variety.

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology developed in the kiosk industry has application in inventory control and distribution, a market that is rapidly expanding worldwide.

Financial platform provider Zoompass teams with UVend Group on cell phone and accessories kiosks

April 28, 2017

Zoompass, a provider of prepaid cards, financing enablement and mobility products, has partnered with Canada-based UVend Group of Companies to place UVG…

Technology provider teams with equipment manufacturer on ‘touchless’ vending machine

April 24, 2017

Vagabond, a provider of technology, operations and commerce solutions for the food and beverage industry, and Automated Merchandising Systems, a vending…

USA Technologies teams with Vendors Exchange on kiosk offering loyalty rewards and promotions

April 21, 2017

USA Technologies, a provider of payment technology, has partnered with Vendors Exchange International Inc., a provider of solutions for the convenience…

Self-serve microbrew kiosk coming to Las Vegas

April 12, 2017

A robot bar is headed to the Las Vegas Strip's Miracle Mile Shops this summer and right next door at Harmon Corner, a new microbrew concept will also eliminate…

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks: part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Because the ADA does not specify how kiosks should accommodate the visually impaired, the industry is challenged in how to comply with the law's mandate.

Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.

The Venders to provide Rollasole USA rolled-up shoe kiosks

March 7, 2017

The Venders, an automated retailing manufacturer, has signed a deal to be the exclusive provider of custom kiosks to Rollasole USA, a marketer of rolled-up…

Report: Kiosk market to expand rapidly through 2024

March 6, 2017

The global kiosk market will expand at a 10.9 percent combined annual growth rate from 2016 to 2024, reports Transparency Market Research in a new research…

The Venders to unveil portable battery charger kiosk at ARN

March 6, 2017

The Venders, an automated retailing manufacturer, will unveil its new Slimline Power Drop kiosk at the ARN Conference Mar. 12-15 in New Orleans, according to a…

Silkron Technology offers interactive kiosk for quick service restaurants

February 27, 2017

Malaysia-based Silkron Technology has introduced its Smart F&B Solution, an interactive kiosk designed to increase revenue and profitability of quick…

Industry veterans launch product dispensing kiosk for high traffic locations

February 22, 2017

A pair of kiosk and software veterans have developed a line of automated dispensing kiosks that feature a small footprint to allow retailers and brand owners…