Screenverse co-founders talk DOOH strategy, challenges, innovations ahead

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

In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Screenverse CEO David Weinfeld and Screenverse President Adam Malone share insight on the shift of digital…

Fanuc America showcases food-grade robotics, automation solutions

September 23, 2025

Fanuc America, a leader in industrial automation, will demonstrate food-grade robots and automation solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas from Sept. 29 through Oct.

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

Keeping kiosks always on: a conversation with Smart Charging Technologies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the newest episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, Sandra Carpenter, editor of Kiosk Marketplace, talks with Micah Larsen, MBA, sales director…

Presented by Smart Charging Technologies

Future-Ready Airport Kiosks: 3 Trends Transforming the Passenger Journey

As passenger expectations evolve and regulatory requirements shift, kiosk technology must keep pace - offering smarter, more flexible, and inclusive solutions…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Simbe brings real-time visibility to fresh departments, tackling shrink, food waste

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 21, 2025

Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.

From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Motion Controls Robotics launches online quoting portal for robotic palletizing systems

August 13, 2025

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. has launched an online portal for its BA Palletizer, enabling manufacturers to get instant quotes for robotic palletizing…

Simbe's robot, sensors tackle grocery's fresh food challenges

August 12, 2025

Simbe, a provider of retail shelf digitization, has launched Store Intelligence capabilities to provide grocery stores with a comprehensive solution for fresh…

Hai Robotics appoints Adrian Stoch as CEO Americas

August 12, 2025

Hai Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation, has named Adrian Stoch as its next CEO for the Americas, effective August 18, 2025.

HomeBase USA deploys Simbe’s Tally robot

August 7, 2025

HomeBase USA has deployed Simbe's shelf-scanning robot in pilot programs at two locations.

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

Presented by Deputy Corporation

Farm thrives with vending machine and robotic helpers

July 28, 2025

Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…