Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products, deployments and technologies driving innovation across the automated retail, kiosk, vending and self-service industries.
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Does cash still matter?
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
For many operators, accepting bills and coins remains a strategic business decision. While cash transactions continue to decline, eliminating them entirely could mean turning away customers, particularly in certain markets and demographic groups.
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What 2 studies reveal about self-service success
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Two academic studies suggest the most effective self-service deployments balance automation with accessibility and user-centered design. Although the research examined very different settings, both papers offer practical guidance for kiosk manufacturers, software developers and organizations deploying self-service technology.
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2nd public health vending machine coming to Wisconsin county
A second public health vending machine will be installed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, later this month, according to a Seehafer News report, expanding…
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Micro Markets
Micro markets are unattended areas in a building where customers purchase products from open shelves and containers, then pay for them at a self-service kiosk.
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