Prepango scores with FIFA souvenir vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Automated retailer Prepango used its airport network, remote monitoring and regional sales data to put official World Cup products within reach of travelers…

Frank Mayer taps Michael Mayer as ops director

August 10, 2026

Frank Mayer, which provides custom kiosks and retail displays, has promoted Michael R. Mayer to operations director.

Robotic food kiosk market expected to hit $1.75B by 2036

August 3, 2026

The global market for robotic food kiosks and vending systems is projected to grow from $188 million in 2026 to $1.75 billion by 2036, representing a compound…

Beauty retailer deploys AI kiosks for international customers

July 22, 2026

CJ Olive Young, South Korea's largest health and beauty retailer, is deploying artificial intelligence-powered kiosks in its stores to improve the shopping…

Proposal would require self-checkout discounts

July 22, 2026

A New York state lawmaker has proposed requiring retailers and supermarkets to give customers a 10% discount when they use self-checkout kiosks, according to a…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: Part 3: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

Retailers make stronger business decisions when they have a clear understanding of customer needs and market conditions. This episode explores how customer…

Turkish airline rolls out self-check-in kiosks

July 16, 2026

Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines has introduced self-service airport check-in kiosks as part of its digital transformation strategy, according to a…

Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…

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Self-service floral vending machine fills a gap

July 7, 2026

An Ohio florist has expanded her business beyond a traditional storefront by launching a floral vending machine at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in…

Vending machine offers rare chips

July 7, 2026

A Portland entrepreneur is launching a specialty vending machine dedicated to hard-to-find and regional snack chips from across the U.S. and around the world…

Perfume vending getting popular in Japan

July 6, 2026

Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…

Interactive kiosk enhances visitor experience at Louisiana airport

July 3, 2026

Travelers arriving at Shreveport Regional Airport in Louisiana now have access to an interactive tourism kiosk for exploring the ArkLaTex region, according to…

Texas tourism group launches interactive kiosk at Buc-ee's

July 1, 2026

The Temple, Texas, tourism organization Discover Temple has installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside the Buc-ee's travel center at 4155 N. General Bruce…

Smart kiosk turns airport traffic into fragrance sales

June 29, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies claim is the first…

Kiosks turn NYC sidewalks into watch parties

June 29, 2026

New York City expanded its use of the LinkNYC network to celebrate the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run, according to a press release, with 130 kiosks across…

Anaheim, California mulls crack down on self-checkout

June 23, 2026

Officials in Anaheim, California, are considering new regulations for self-checkout kiosks at grocery stores and retail pharmacies, according to a Voice of OC…

Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales

June 22, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

Kiosk gives Annapolis visitors around-the-clock access to local info

June 22, 2026

The nonprofit tourism organization Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has installed a 24-hour outdoor digital information kiosk at its visitors center…

How self-service is now retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…