Airport travelers smile for World Smile Day to create 'hashtag mosaic'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Travelers to John F. Kennedy International Airport were greeted by a billboard display encouraging them to take pictures of themselves using their smartphones…

Shopping center to have dropoff dry cleaning kiosk

September 10, 2019

A Libertyville, Illinois shopping center will be home to a 24-hour dropoff dry cleaning kiosk after trustees voted to allow G. Fisher Commercial Construction…

Woman stole $100 from Walmart self-checkout kiosk, say police

September 9, 2019

Police in Romeoville, Illinois are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman they believe stole $100 in cash from a Walmart self-checkout kiosk on…

Souvenear expanding gift kiosks to Sacramento, Las Vegas

September 2, 2019

Souvenear, a provider of kiosks offering souvenirs designed and made in the cities where they are sold, will expand into Sacramento and Las Vegas this fall…

Pittsburgh suburb mulls replacing parking meters with kiosks

August 30, 2019

Officials in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb, are considering switching from coin meters to kiosk stations for nearly 200 parking meters…

Divdat signs on to provide bill payment kiosks in Detroit

August 30, 2019

Divdat, a company that provides digital kiosks to allow consumers to pay bills for city services, will move its headquarters from Royal Oak, Michigan to…

Giant Eagle supermarkets deploying health kiosks

August 16, 2019

Higi, a consumer health engagement company that provides connected health care kiosks to retailers, will place its health stations in 218 Giant Eagle stores…

Kroger to test digital photo printing kiosks

August 12, 2019

The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division will test Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc.'s Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks to measure consumer engagement…

Sock vending machines launch in San Francisco

August 9, 2019

The Sock Spot, a novelty sock retailer, has launched the first of several automated retail units at the Westfield San Francisco Centre, according to a press…

Retail brands concur: experimental 'phygital' store delivered proof of concept

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Executives for the two brands that participated in The Fitting Room, which combined both digital and physical customer experiences, agreed the one-month…

Kiosk at Halifax airport relies on customer honesty for payment

July 26, 2019

A kiosk recently installed at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport allows guests to purchase sandwiches, snacks, kombucha and other fare, made with…

Impulsify, Shiji Group team up to expand retail POS deployments

July 26, 2019

Impulsify Inc., a provider of retail software, has finalized a partnership with Shiji Group, a provider of software solutions and services for the hospitality…

The Fitting Room creates 'phygital' experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Fitting Room is combining digital elements such as interactive touchscreens with personal customer assistance to create a better 'phygital' environment.

Expanding the Brick-and-Mortar Footprint with Kiosks and Automated Retail

Interactive kiosks and automated vending solutions are driving the future of retail, and connectivity is the fuel making it happen.

Pennsylvania city installs free wi-fi kiosks, addresses privacy issues

July 22, 2019

Erie, Pennsylvania has installed free public wi-fi kiosks that allow motorists to pay for downtown parking using credit cards as part of the city's Smart City…

TGI Fridays: It's all about the customer, customer journey

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

When it comes to enhancing the customer experience the prime focus for TGI Fridays is on one thing and one thing only: the customer. Sherif Mityas, the brand's…

Walmart matches Amazon, tests self-service grocery order pickup kiosk

July 15, 2019

Walmart has introduced an automated grocery pickup kiosk at an Oklahoma City store, matching a concept Amazon Fresh introduced two years ago. Customers order…

Detroit court installs outdoor kiosks for paying bills

July 12, 2019

The city of Detroit has installed a kiosk outside of District 36th Court where residents can pay parking tickets, water bills, property taxes and access…

Video: A look at 2019 ICX Summit/CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit

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

This year's ICX Summit/CONNECT: The Mobile CX Summit event, held in Dallas, Texas, drew hundreds of retailers and brand leaders seeking expert insight, advice…

Bed Bath & Beyond to pilot Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks

July 9, 2019

Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. will pilot its Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores beginning July 15…