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Thor’s Skyr teams with Blendid on robotic skyr kiosk
January 19, 2024
Image: Thor's Skyr Thor's Skyr, a U.S. based skyr brand, has teamed with Blendid to install a robotic skyr kiosk at LA Fitness, according to a press…
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Fastenal lifts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings
January 18, 2024
Fastenal, a provider in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies and industrial vending services, lifted its sales and earnings for…
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Maysteel Industries acquires Star Precision Manufacturing
January 18, 2024
Maysteel Industries LLC, a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital LLC specializing in manufacturing OEM kiosks, sheet metal enclosures, cabinets and racks…
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PPDS targets edtech growth, names North America education sales director
January 18, 2024
PPDS, the global distributor of Philips Professional Displays, has named Patrick VanTreese as its director of education sales for North America, according to a…
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Diebold Nixdorf intros AI-powered solution to combat retail shrink
January 18, 2024
Diebold Nixdorf Inc., a provider of retail solutions powering transactions and experiences for more than 150 retailers around the world, has introduced an…
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ICX intros ICX, BCX Advisory Council
Networld Media Group, the parent company of the ICX Association, is transitioning the Interactive Customer Experience Association Board to the Interactive…
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Samsung, Buona Beef partner in Chicago kiosks and menu boards
January 17, 2024
Samsung Electronics America has partnered with Buona Beef, a 40-year-old, family-owned and operated Italian Beef restaurant chain based in the Chicago area, to…
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PPDS launches Publisher app
January 17, 2024
PPDS, the global distributor of Philips Professional Display Solutions, has launched its PPDS Publisher app, which brings CMS capabilities to mobile for…
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Malaysia city deploys wayfinding/air quality monitor kiosk
January 17, 2024
The city of Melaka, Malaysia has installed a touchscreen kiosk that features an air quality monitor to help enable the state of Melaka to qualify as a "Clean…
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‘Situationalization’: The word of 2024
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Technology has delivered the ability to adapt automation to a greater variety of situations, a phenomenon panelists at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…
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bp taps Diebold Nixdorf as preferred retail tech provider
January 17, 2024
Global fuel retailer bp has signed an agreement with Diebold Nixdorf Inc. to serve as a preferred global partner for operational services and retail…
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Mashgin partners with Keyo for biometric ID for self checkout
January 17, 2024
Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout system, has partnered with Keyo and its global biometric identity network for retail self checkout, according…
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Biden-Harris releases $623M for EV charging stations
January 17, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle charging network across the U.S., according to a…
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Lawmakers oppose Biden’s EV charging station construction plan
January 17, 2024
The House of Representatives approved a law Thursday to oppose the Biden Administration's plan to eliminate a waiver from domestic sourcing requirements for EV…
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Alfalite introduces AlfaArt luxury LED
January 16, 2024
Alfalite, the sole Europe-based LED manufacturer, today announced AlfaArt, a line of luxury turnkey LED display and media player solutions, designed in…
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Self-service automation and the human touch: 5 rules for success
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Panelists shared core trends and rules for success in the evolving landscape of self-service automation at this year's Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami…
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BBC: Self-checkout has failed
January 16, 2024
The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.
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Financial wellness kiosk for veterans, families debuts at Syracuse University
January 16, 2024
Student veterans and military families can get financial assistance at a digital kiosk at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel…
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LG Electronics opens 1st US E charging station factory in Fort Worth
January 16, 2024
LG Electronics has opened its first U.S. factory for assembling electric vehicle charging stations in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a press release.
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Mississippi college installs vending machine offering free food, supplies for students
January 15, 2024
Students at Mississippi State University in need of food, school supplies and hygiene products will be able to access these items free of charge from a vending…
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