Crane NXT reports mixed Q2 2023 results, beats expectations

August 8, 2023

Crane NXT, which includes the former payment and merchandising technologies business of Crane Holdings Co., suffered an income dip despite a sales gain for Q…

Non-bank ATM deployers expand in changing climate

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Non-bank ATM operators bounce back from the pandemic with acquisitions of bank terminals to expand their reach, boosting fleet numbers and increasing…

Crane Payment Innovations debuts front access cash automation solution

August 7, 2023

Crane Payment Innovations, a division of Crane NXT, has introduced Paypod Compact, a front access cash automation solution for retailers seeking fully…

ICX Summit early bird registration ends Aug. 11

August 7, 2023

Early bird pricing officially ends on Aug. 11 for the Interactive Customer Experience Summit from Sept. 11 to 13. The event is being held in tandem with the…

On the leading edge? Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The annual Summit has gained a following as a global brainstorming session for everyone and everything having to do with self-service technology.

CyberLink facial recognition integrates with Simpello to provide frictionless hospitality and retail experiences

July 27, 2023

CyberLink Corp., a provider of AI and facial recognition technology, teamed with Simpello, which decentralizes data by having the client bring their own data…

NAMA names Cantaloupe’s Ravi Venkatesan to board of directors

July 26, 2023

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Cantaloupe Inc. CEO Ravi Venkatesan to its board of directors, according to a press release.

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…

Innovative Technology intros biometric age verification

July 21, 2023

Innovative Technology has introduced a biometric solution, MyCheckr, that performs anonymous age estimation for retailers selling age restricted goods…

Micro markets, self-service retail now ubiquitous with customers loving convenience, variety

Self-service offerings are becoming a necessity for many retailers as consumers increasingly adopt tap-and-pay options. Self-service kiosks save retailers…

GameTime acquires Dezerland Action Park, updates self service, management tech

July 12, 2023

GameTime, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based multi-unit family entertainment center with full-service dining experiences located in Daytona, Fort Myers, Miami…

Mexico theme park installs self service technology

July 10, 2023

Hasbro City, a theme park in Huixquilucan, Mexico, has introduced several technology upgrades, including the Sacoa self-service kiosk, CRM and online sales…

Vendon intros cloud based vending and coffee machine maintenance

July 10, 2023

Vendon, a Latvia-based IoT company providing telemetry, business intelligence and payment solutions for the vending and coffee industries, has introduced a…

Convenience drives touchless payments as sanitation concerns subside

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

COVID concern has largely subsided, but many customers continue to appreciate the convenience of scanning a QR code when making a purchase at a vending…

Call for nominations for Automation & Self-Service Awards

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Awards, the Automation & Self-Service Awards will be presented during an awards ceremony at the Self-Service…

UK railways seek to close ticket offices

July 6, 2023

U.K. railways have proposed closing as many as 1,000 ticket offices since most ticket sales are from vending machines or online, according to a upi.com report.

Bitcoin Depot completes business combination, begins public trading

July 5, 2023

Lux Vending LLC, operating under the name Bitcoin Depot, and GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp. have closed on a business combination and will be renamed Bitcoin…

Nayax names UK sales director for EV charging solutions

July 4, 2023

John Gerval Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has named John Gerval to…

Havis advises retailers about new PCI SSC security standards

June 29, 2023

Havis Inc, a manufacturer of technology mobility and mounting solutions, has sent out a notice advising retailers of the need to meet new PCI SSC standards…

Consumers prefer self service to human interaction, but not all are happy about it

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A survey quantified consumers’ preference for self service over in-person purchases, but it also revealed concerns about declining personalization caused by…