Belgian technology campus pioneers Selecta’s automated store

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Selecta's unattended Foodies Shop & Go store provided a reliable 24/7 solution for Corda Campus, home to 250 companies.

Sports betting: A $150B opportunity?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While casinos have taken the lead introducing sports betting kiosks, major league sports facilities, retailers and third party gaming machine operators are…

AI: What it can mean to your industry

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

While the use of artificial intelligence has grown in recent years, there is still a great deal of mystery surrounding it. Canteen, White Castle, Microsoft and…

Attendees, sponsors process learning, engagement at ICX Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Summit, held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, gave attendees a chance to see hands-on demonstrations on customer experience technology developed by the…

ICXA honors 2022 Elevate Award winners at annual Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

ICXA honors 10 Elevate Award winners at the 2022 Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

ICX keynote: Lean on quality employees to innovate, grow

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

"Get your house in order." That was Andrew Laudato's opening message at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit Wednesday at the Hilton at Easton hotel in…

Feminine care vending startup taps DOOH to promote its wares

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

SOS, a vending machine company offering feminine products, noticed that Vistar Media was driving consumer experience focused media in the digital-out-of-home…

Ready-to-drink coffee: Expect the surge to continue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The growth of RTD coffee is expected to continue as stressed consumers seek to consume both energy and cold beverages.

Convenience gaming on a roll!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

States are legalizing video gaming thanks to a significant revenue opportunity. A veteran legal observer notes the growth has just begun.

How to manage risks with new technology: Experts weigh in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without…

What will retail’s future look like?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet…

ICX Association announces finalists for Elevate Awards

by Morgan Petty — Executive Director, ICX Association

The finalists for this year's Elevate Awards feature innovators in kiosks, customer experience, omnichannel experience and more.

AMOA-NY honors LAI Games’ Chris Brady as Man of the Year

For the first time since 2019, the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York held its annual gala in New York City to an enthusiastic crowd.

Unattended retail explodes in response to consumer acceptance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites?

What are the new vending opportunities?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New technology and changing market conditions are creating new opportunities for vending. A panel during the recent NAMA show considered what role established…

Technology update for convenience services: AI, contactless payments and cybercrime

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology experts gave attendees a chance to unpack the key tech innovations at the National Automatic Merchandising Association show at Chicago's McCormick…

McCormick Place 'kills it' with convenience services back on the move

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Vending, micro market, coffee service and pantry service operators converged by the thousands onto the trade show floor for three days, anxious to find new…

What comes after micro markets?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Looking beyond established convenience services to meet post-pandemic customer needs, a NAMA panel considers "smart stores" and catering.

Convenience services operators 'more than ready' for 2022 trade shows

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Anxious to see new products, operators are looking forward to the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with suppliers, despite being short staffed on account…

Evolving cashless tools bring challenges, and cash isn't dead

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cashless continues to gain support among consumers, making it more important for self-service equipment operators to offer cashless options. Knowing what…