The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

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

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

Transforming high-traffic operations: The power of strategic self-service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of experts at the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Dec. 10-12 will discuss how strategically deploying smart self-service solutions can elevate…

Integrating AI into self-service

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

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

How to scale a self-service rollout

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

A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.

Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.

Speaker’s Spotlight: Ira Blumenthal, founder/CEO, Co-Opportunities, Automated Restaurant Solutions

Ira Blumenthal will be sharing his insight on implementing strategic self-service solutions at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

Speaker Spotlight: Guy Carmeli, Pasta di Guy founder/chef

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Guy Carmeli, founder and chef at Pasta di Guy, is participating in a panel talk on crafting kiosk experiences at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk…

10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…

Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.

Speaker spotlight: Jeff Rogers, BetterHealth Vending

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

Former police officer Jeff Rogers is now an owner of a vending company. Learn more about him in today's speaker spotlight for ARKI.

Exhibitor spotlight: Tech 2 Success

by Kiosk Marketplace

Tech 2 Success will be displaying its innovative task management app at ARKI.

Presented by Tech 2 Success

Exhibitor spotlight: INFI

by Kiosk Marketplace

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show(ARKI) is the place to be to see the past, present and future of self-service technology. Held in Tampa from…

Experts share self-checkout challenges, advancements at upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The evolution of the self-checkout technology is the focus of a panel talk at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show taking place in December.

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

Exhibitor spotlight: Hassett Logistics

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show is where the future of self-service takes center stage. From kiosks and vending to micro-markets and beyond…

Presented by Hassett Logistics, LLC

From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…