Current events leave coffee, oil, commodity prices in limbo

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The economic outlook remains cloudier than usual due to a number of factors, making it hard for convenience services operators to know how much coffee and…

Amusement Expo packs record attendance to meet post pandemic customer demand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The trade show floor remained buzzing with attendees non-stop, one of the best attended Amusement Expo trade shows ever.

Circle K taps crypto ATMs to ride cryptocurrency’s rising popularity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Circle K has installed more than 700 crypto ATMs since partnering with Bitcoin Depot in 2020, offering a new customer convenience as interest in cryptocurrency…

Refreshing USA: How a national CS operation retains the entrepreneurial spirit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ryan Wear has developed a nationwide network of vending operations under the Refreshing USA banner that also services his retail water vending business…

Healthy aspirations drive entrepreneurial duo to salad vending startup

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The need for healthy meals while on the run drove a pair of Silicon Valley executives to launch a healthy vending business in Florida. They overcame setbacks…

Fresh meal vending pioneers hail from diverse backgrounds

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

State-of-the-art vending technology has enabled entrepreneurs from outside traditional vending to bring new ideas about fresh food vending.

Crypto ATMs on a roll: What you should know

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel during the Self-Service Innovation Summit explored the opportunities and challenges facing cryptocurrency ATM location managers, operators and…

How contactless technology, self-serve kiosks rejuvenate amusement space

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of amusement industry experts describes the need for data on guest activity and the benefits of self-serve kiosks as the industry rebounds.

Pandemic emboldens brands' omnichannel strategies

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit representing different retail sectors explain what omnichannel means to their business and what impact the…

Touchless solutions gain acceptance, expected to expand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Touchless solutions have gained acceptance during the pandemic, but more customer education is needed as the technology continues to evolve beyond hygiene…

Touchless technology: Benefits beyond safety for convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Convenience services operators have discovered the mobile app solutions that enable touchless interaction give them the added benefit of getting to know…

How McDonald’s helps low vision customers with self-serve kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit last month got an inside look at this project during a "Lunch And Learn" session, titled, "Making Self-Service…

DOOH: A major opportunity for unattended retail still waiting to happen

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts gave an overview on the emerging digital-out-of-home advertising opportunity during the Self-Serve Innovation Summit.

Today’s retail/hospitality challenge: Serving ‘digital natives’

A pair of experts from Zebra Technologies offer insight on how retail and hospitality decision makers can address the growing demand for omnichannel shopping.

Self-service leaders talk solutions to pricing, supply chain crisis

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

Self-service businesses, dealing with the highest inflation rate to hit the U.S. in nearly 40 years and the ongoing supply chain crisis, are facing a perfect…

Executives bullish amid challenges, share predictions at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Executives at the Self-Service Innovation Summit cited numerous challenges and opportunities ahead but are confident the industry will meet customer needs.

The 'Phygital' era: Where physical and digital intersect

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Phygital, the combination of digital products and services to deliver physical products or services, took center stage during a panel session at the…

Gamification strikes hard at IAAPA European Expo 2021

by Kevin Williams

Gamification has certainly excited the developer community, with numerous examples on display in Barcelona.

What will tomorrow’s self-service technology look like?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of self-service industry veterans share insights on what new technologies are in store during the 2021 Self-Service Innovation Summit.

Technology, Nestlé Waters' rebranding top Vending Times 10 best read 2021 stories

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Best read technology focused stories in 2021 included artificial intelligence, robotics and amusement and entertainment applications.