Vending Kiosks News & Media

Has the time finally arrived in the US for the automated c-store?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

Automated food and convenience retail stores have existed for many years, but in the U.S. they have never gained the traction they have achieved in Europe.

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SouveNEAR machine dispenses locally sourced art objects, expands to Oakland International Airport

January 16, 2017

SouveNEAR, a vending machine that dispenses selections of locally sourced, artist made objects such as jewelry, t-shirts, gifts and gourmet food, recently…

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AutoCrib Inc. enhances its software, introduces product refinements

December 27, 2016

AutoCrib Inc., a manufacturer of automated inventory vending systems, recently introduced AutoCrib .Net 4.0, an enhanced software product, according to a press…

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Google Project Fi directs subscribers to machine offering free travel items at San Jose airport

December 16, 2016

A new vending machine in the San José International Airport offers free travel-related products for Google Project Fi subscribers, according to…

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High-tech 'farm to fork' vending machines slated for Toronto subways

November 28, 2016

Former food delivery service Feast will bring high-tech vending machines stocked with their "farm to fork" lunch offerings to the PATH, a network of…

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In the wake of AVT Inc bankruptcy, the company’s pioneering retail technology finds new life

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Since AVT Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in May of 2015, the assets have been purchased and plans have been announced to enhance the the technology.

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Wal-Mart tests huge in-store pickup machine for online orders

November 1, 2016

Wal-Mart has built a giant tower inside one of its stores that acts as a vending machine for online orders, according to Business Insider.

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Omron improves image sensing/human condition recognition software

October 24, 2016

Omron Corp., a sensing technology provider based in Kyoto City, Japan, has introduced a human condition recognition unit dubbed a "Human Vision Components…

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U-Vend, Inc. to present at RedChip's Global Online Growth Conference

October 18, 2016

U-Vend, Inc., a company that develops, distributes and markets self-serve electronic kiosks in a variety of retail environments across North America, will…

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Netclearance enables mobile payments for vending kiosks

September 27, 2016

Netclearance, a smart beacon technology provider, has announced the launch of its latest beacon: the mBeaconVend. The new mobile-agnostic beacon technology…

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Big growth spurt ahead for iris recognition tech

September 26, 2016

The advent of iris imaging within mobile devices is a prime factor that will spur global iris recognition revenue to hit $1.93 billion by 2024 and boast an…

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KeyMe kiosk key copier raises $15M

September 21, 2016

KeyMe has raised $15 million in funding for its key copying kiosk operation. The kiosk lets users make physical key copies and save digital copies of their…

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Twitter vending machine releases Diamondbacks prizes for tweets

September 2, 2016

The Arizona Diamondbacks have teamed up with Innovative Vending Solutions to deploy a Twitter vending machine at the team's baseball field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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VendPro goes cashless via USAT partnership

August 31, 2016

VendPro Refreshment Services, a vending and micro market company, has teamed up with USA Technologies Inc. to upgrade its machines with cashless technology.

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Vending machines get cashless tech makeover

August 24, 2016

USA Technologies Inc. has partnered with A&A Vending Services to upgrade A&A's vending machines with a cashless platform and telemetry service. This…

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NRG to vend portable chargers in Texas

August 16, 2016

Reliant, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, is deploying its NRG Go Portable Power solution to NRG stadiums and locations in Katy, Texas. The self-service solution is…

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Vending kiosk company launches healthy campaign

August 15, 2016

InstaHealthy USA has launched "Get Healthy Now! USA," a campaign to spread the company's healthy vending kiosks and "micro markets" to businesses, schools…

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