Vadzo intros camera for touchless interactions

June 30, 2026

Vadzo Imaging has introduced the Falcon-521CRS, a 5-megapixel USB 3.0 camera module designed specifically for interactive kiosks, digital signage and other…

Sacoa powers new family entertainment venue in Venezuela

June 12, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has completed a new installation at Elevation Bowling Center, a family entertainment venue located inside La Vela Shopping Center on…

Case Study: How Fast4shop reshapes the pharmacy visit

Behind the scenes, Fast4shop delivers real-time, unit-level inventory and expiry-date visibility, helping pharmacies protect margins and keep essential…

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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.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts Amazon Just Walk Out Cafe

August 27, 2025

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has launched a cafe and gift shop at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, that uses Amazon's "Just Walk…

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO's role to oversee grocery stores

January 30, 2025

Amazon is expanding the role of Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, to oversee its Worldwide Grocery Stores business, including Amazon Go convenience…

Why introducing self-service will send airport satisfaction soaring

One of the latest and most important recent additions to airports globally are self-service kiosks. With airline travel back to pre-pandemic levels (and even…

From Sweden to Europe - NAIS's AI Vending Journey

Daniel Nowak, the visionary founder and CEO of Nordic AI Solution (NAIS), boasts a diverse background spanning over 30 years in retail and IT. In 2021, he…

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Felfel brings Swiss smart fridge to New York

July 24, 2024

Swiss startup Felfel is bringing its hospitality-inspired Smart Fridge to the New York City area, according to a press release. The fridge offers employees…

Cellular Networks Driving New Retail Business Models

Self-service is rising in retail, emphasizing the need for reliable connectivity. Traditional Wi-Fi is insufficient; managed cellular networks offer better…

Presented by Ventus Wireless, LLC.

Automated Retail Changing the Shopping Experience

Automated retail, characterized by self-service kiosks and intelligent vending machines, is redefining the traditional shopping experience. This technology not…

Smart vending tech revolutionizes convenience

by Anthony Lamoureux — CEO, Velocity Smart Technology

How the growth of smart vending is being driven by technological advancements and consumer preferences.

Argentina gets first cashierless supermarket

May 23, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan their groceries using a mobile…

Sri Lanka launching first cashless vending machines

May 22, 2024

Following a collaboration between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Ceylon Business Appliances, Sri Lanka will deploy its first credit- and debit card-enabled…

Nayax Ltd. partners with Slovakia's ASO Vending

May 14, 2024

Nayax Ltd, a global payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has partnered with Slovakia's largest vending machine…

Baton Rouge innovates with 24/7 drive-through vending machines coming soon

May 8, 2024

A company in Baton Rouge is developing fully automated 24/7 drive-through vending machines, according to a report from The Advocate.

Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

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Castles Technology announces S1U2 unattended payment device for vending

July 26, 2023

Castles Technology, an Android payment solutions creator, has announced the debut of its S1U2 unattended payment device, which launched in Dubai, according to…