Finalists announced for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit.

Time to invest in pickup locker kiosks?

November 15, 2022

After the pandemic forced tens of thousands of retailers to invest in buy-online-pick-up-in-store platforms, technology providers responded with a wealth of…

Facial recognition: A top challenge for the self-service industry

The success of facial recognition systems indicates that many companies could ditch traditional means of security in favor of biometric recognition. However…

Travelex readies self-serve store in Australia

November 7, 2022

Travelex Ltd., a foreign exchange brand based in Australia, has launched the first phase of its operations at Adelaide Airport in Adelaide, South Australia…

Bitcoin Depot acquires Bitaccess

November 3, 2022

Lux Vending LLC, a U.S.-based bitcoin ATM operator and fintech doing business as Bitcoin Depot, has acquired the majority interest in Bitaccess Inc., a BTM…

Time to invest in pickup locker kiosks?

November 1, 2022

As e-commerce has increased, more retailers are introducing pickup lockers, and technology providers have introduced a wealth of locker systems to allow…

Don’t miss: How to cash in on automated convenience

October 21, 2022

Five years after Amazon Go made headlines, automated stores have become one of the fastest-growing retail channels. However, retailers and restaurants face…

Mobile pay and self-serve kiosks: Partners or competitors?

October 18, 2022

As mobile order-and-pay options expand for consumers, some believe the role of self-serve kiosks may lessen, while others think they are more important than…

Amazon robot delivery shelved over customer feedback

October 14, 2022

Poor customer feedback is prompting Amazon to cancel future development of its home delivery robot strategy after limited pilot testing.

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…

Travelex launches foreign currency click-and-collect ATM at Brisbane Airport

October 10, 2022

Travelex Ltd., a foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched what is believed to be the foreign exchange industry's first ever foreign currency…

Drone steals nearly $150K from an ATM

October 10, 2022

French police arrested two men who allegedly used an unorthodox method to steal from an ATM: a drone. The drone was able to enter the air vent of a Caisse…

Swiss convenience store chain installs kiosks that sell bitcoin

October 3, 2022

Valora Group, a Switzerland-based convenience store chain, has introduced a kiosk that sells bitcoin at the company's k kiosk, Press & Books and avec…

LAX airport store will offer Amazon Just Walk Out tech

September 29, 2022

Travel convenience store operator Hudson will be opening two stores at Los Angeles International Airport and one, called Hudson Nonstop, will feature Amazon's…

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…

NCR to separate into 2 companies

September 16, 2022

NCR Corp.will separate into two independent companies, with one focused on digital commerce and the other specializing on ATMs, according to a press release.

Amazon Just Walk Out tech plays starring role in NFL stadium store

September 6, 2022

Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One, its payment palm recognizition system, are playing a starring role in a food and beverage store in an NFL…

Hudson introduces automated retail to Birmingham airport

September 1, 2022

Hudson Group, a travel experience provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America…

Bitcoin Depot set to go public

August 25, 2022

Bitcoin Depot, a U.S.-based bitcoin ATM operator and fintech company, has teamed with a special purpose acquisition company — GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp.

Coinme/Coinstar kiosks add 6 cryptocurrencies

August 24, 2022

Coinme, a cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., has introduced cash onramps to six additional cryptocurrencies on Coinme-enabled Coinstar kiosks in the…