Successfully navigating the path to kiosk deployment

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Industrial products distributor Wurth Industry to carry Markforged 3D printers

April 6, 2020

Würth Industry North America, a distributor of supply chain solutions for fasteners, MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) and safety equipment and a…

Fastenal acquires assets from Apex Industrial Technologies

April 1, 2020

Fastenal, a leader in automated industrial supply distribution, has purchased certain assets of Apex Industrial Technologies LLC for an undisclosed sum…

NAMA cancels 2020 show in Nashville

March 23, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has canceled its 2020 show planned for May 6-8 at Music City Center in Nashville, NAMA President and CEO Carla…

USA Technologies proxy fight doesn't faze new CEO

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Facing a proxy challenge, USA Technologies' new leadership cites recent performance improvement and looks forward to a shareholder vote on the proposed board…

PayRange app to help vending and laundry machine users with insufficient funds

March 16, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has launched a program to support to payment app users at apartments, dorms and other unattended retail…

Turkish firm develops vending machine to dispense masks, wipes, disinfectants

March 16, 2020

A Turkish company has developed a vending machine to sell protective masks, wipes and disinfectants in public places, according to a Hurriyet Daily News report.

Self-service equipment providers adapt to coronavirus woes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Health authorities in several parts of the country are advising people to stay home from work if they think they have symptoms, slowing business activity for…

Emerald Organic secures $20 million for facial recognition vending machines

March 6, 2020

Emerald Organic Products, Inc., a diversified health sciences company, which includes cannabidiol-focused products, has signed an agreement whereby Alliance…

PayRange sues KioSoft for patent infringement

March 4, 2020

PayRange Inc., which provides a mobile payment solution for non-networked unattended retail machines, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…

USA Technologies names new officers and board directors

March 2, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payment services and software platform for unattended devices, has named a new CEO and president, a new CFO and some new…

Corporate dining and education: expansion opportunities for self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Corporate dining and education directors are showing more interest in the self-service kiosks they are noticing when visiting limited service restaurants.

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PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment

February 24, 2020

PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release. 

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

Fully-automated stores offering food and convenience items have existed for decades, but in the U.S., they have never gained traction. Is that about to change?

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Coolgreens names VP of business development

February 12, 2020

Mary Beth McGehee Mary Beth McGehee, who spent more than 23 years working for Aramark Refreshment Services, has joined Coolgreens as vice president of…

Will consumer privacy laws snag biometric verification?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A pair of lawsuits against Compass Group USA seek damages over the way the company collects and stores biometric information from fingerprint readers on…

Why customers (and operators) prefer micro markets

Micro markets, supported by automated payment kiosks, have given new life to the refreshment services industry, which has traditionally relied on vending…

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Answers to common self-service kiosk questions

by David Loyda — Marketing Manager, Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.

Dave Loyda, director of strategic initiatives at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., provides answers to questions companies frequently raise when considering…

Micro markets vs traditional vending machines

Micro markets are becoming a more lucrative investment opportunity because they provide additional benefits over the traditional vending machine.

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Oars & Alps selects Vengo Labs kiosks to drive product sampling, customer analytics

February 5, 2020

Oars & Alps, a direct-to-consumer men's natural skin care company, has selected Vengo Labs' interactive digital kiosks to drive awareness and engagement…