Nominations open for Top Women in Retail Technology awards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Connect Media is honoring the brightest and best women in retail technology leadership roles who are driving innovation. Get those nominations in! Deadline is September 11.

Studies examine how self-service technology can expand health care access

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

This edition of our academic research roundup looks at two studies exploring how kiosks and vending machines could remove barriers to care in very different settings.

Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy

Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first strategy in the retail environment and how and why AI will be a game-changer going forward.

Art vending comes to southern Maryland

Artist Anita Evans has introduced a miniature art vending machine in southern Maryland, debuting it July 27 at Boone's Bagels in Leonardtown, according to a…

Foodservice

Foodservice is the “backbone” for many convenience services operators. The operator provides meals at a client location, usually preparing most of the food onsite. Convenience services operators often supplement this service with vending machines at the location.