Features
Talking With: Glen Ryniewski, ‘O’Hare on the move with self service’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Glen Ryniewski will present an overview of the self service offerings in the works at Chicago airports during a keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…
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Pumpkin spice, iced drinks drive Starbucks Q4 sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cold coffee beverages accounted for nearly 80% of total beverage sales in U.S company-operated stores, and the pumpkin spice platform was up 17%.
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Talking With: Luke Saunders, founder of Farmer’s Fridge
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit on Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, will have a chance to hear first-hand how Luke Saunders identified the…
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Tech players connect at Self-Service Innovation Summit, partner on age verification solution
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After meeting at last year's Self-Service Innovation Summit in Hollywood, Florida, Optimal Station and CAV Solution have partnered on an age verification…
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Private label gains clout in convenience retail: Where to begin
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Private label allows a retailer to lower the cost of product and at the same time achieve the best value for the consumer. Veteran convenience retailers offer…
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Legalized sports betting spawns opportunity amidst fragmentation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Thirty-two states have adopted some form of legal sports betting, up from 27 in 2021 and 19 in 2020, and scores of casinos have opened sportsbooks — most of…
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Cast your vote! Reader’s Choice Innovator of the Year
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
It is now up to the readers to vote on the nominations to decide the Reader's Choice Innovator of the Year, to be honored at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…
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Convenience retail tech on the move, blurs merchant distinctions
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cashierless and contactless unattended retail technology has fostered retail formats such as 'smart stores,' blurring distinctions between traditional venues…
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Self-checkout on the move in convenience retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A large and a small convenience retailer share insights on successful self-checkout deployment.
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Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.
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Return to work sharpens location focus on convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Locations want to entice as many people as possible but still have concerns over cost and don't always know how many will be back, making customer…
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6 ways to fight supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Supply chain issues continue to plague foodservice operators. Here are tips to ease the pain.
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Bitcoin and crypto: Tips for beginners
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel of self-service equipment operators see a big future for bitcoin and offer ideas about getting up to speed.
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ATMs, recyclers help meet cash management challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While the expansion of online banking is largely viewed as reducing the use of both ATMs and bank visits in recent years, observers have also noted an increase…
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Talking With: Greg Herman, PepsiCo Foodservice, on unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Research confirming the consumer's preference for self-service convinced PepsiCo Foodservice to develop a solution enabled by AI and computer vision tech for…
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Cold brew coffee resumes its pre-pandemic surge
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cold brew coffee has resumed its pre-pandemic fast growth and is expanding in numerous serving settings to a loyal customer base that skews younger, higher…
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‘Cake ATM’ allows bakery afficionado to pursue her dream
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Chicagoland entrepreneur Tianna Gawlak has been able to pursue her lifelong dream to own a retail bakery, a vision made possible by self-service technology.
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ATMs: Can they go cashless?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
ATM operators are beginning to feel the heat as cashless tech is continuing to advance. Can ATMs offset these losses by adopting cashless solutions?
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Digital transformation takes gaming by storm: Redemption links to multiple touchpoints
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Gaming equipment manufacturers have introduced mobile wallets that allow guests to create digital tickets by scanning a voucher or using their mobile account.
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Post-pandemic coffee demand soars
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.
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