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How the changing retail landscape drives demand for convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As technology improves and new retail locations emerge, so do opportunities for convenience retail services in environments that have not traditionally offered…
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Reverse vending machine maker launches in the UAE
May 22, 2023
Sparklo, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, launched operations in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the United Arab Emirtaes, according to a press…
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ECS Industrial Computer intros mini PCs, motherboards, EV chargers
May 19, 2023
ECS Industrial Computer Co. Ltd., a Taipei based retail and industrial solutions manufacturer, will introduce a range of products this month, according to a…
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Beeline Kazakhstan announces Kazakh-language AI model
May 19, 2023
Beeline Kazakhstan, a networking and technology firm, has announced its development of a Kazakh-language AI model called Kaz-RoBERTA-conversational, or BeeBERT…
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LG launches restaurant-focused CLOi ServeBot, display solutions
May 19, 2023
LG has unveiled the CLOi ServeBot model LDLTR30, a restaurant-focused model of its CLOi line of robots, according to a press release.
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Robots franchising near you
May 18, 2023
Considering that franchising spans nearly every industry these days, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to franchise robotics. That…
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Automated Retail Technologies taps Redbox veteran Robert Meek
May 18, 2023
Robert Meek Automated Retail Technologies, under its subsidiary, Just Baked Smart Bistro, has named Robert Meek as vice president of operations.
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Moscow Transport expands biometric payment for air rail transport
May 18, 2023
Passengers on Moscow Aeroexpress airport rail lines will be able to pay fares using biometrics, according to a press release.
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Self-service market will reach $63B by 2027
May 18, 2023
The global self-service market will grow from $40.3 billion in 2022 to $63 billion by 2027, according to data from ResearchandMarkets.com. It will boast a…
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RTI, Blustream, Pro Control join Oasys Buying Group
May 18, 2023
Control and automation manufacturer RTI, AV solutions firm Blustream, and media room remote control solutions firm Pro Control are joining Oasys Residential…
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Ecolab invests in Miso Robotics
May 18, 2023
Ecolab, a water, hygiene and infection prevention provider, has invested in Miso Robotics, the creator of Flippy, the autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that…
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VoxelSensors receives seed funding for 3D perception, XR tech
May 17, 2023
VoxelSensors, a 3D perception firm, has announced it has received €5 million (about $5,418,000) in seed funding to develop 3D perception technologies…
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Wakefern intros multimedia product sampling kiosks
May 17, 2023
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation's largest retailer-owned cooperative, is expanding its use of Freeosk's interactive multimedia sampling kiosks for turn-key…
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Moscow Transport tests virtual cards
May 17, 2023
Moscow Transport is testing virtual Troika cards at the turnstiles of the Moscow Metro and the Moscow Central Circle, enabling passengers to pay using their…
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How and why employees hold key to unattended airport concessions
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The need for unattended retail became obvious during the pandemic, but HMS Host employees played a critical role in assisting guests with technology at Phoenix…
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Wendy's to pilot AI at Ohio drive-thru with Google Cloud
May 16, 2023
Wendy's and Google Cloud have partnered to pilot an AI solution, dubbed Wendy's FreshAI, to transform the brand's drive-thru experience with Google Cloud's…
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Walmart automation leader joins GS1 US board of governors
May 16, 2023
Bala Prasanna, VP of store automation and innovation at Walmart, has been named to the GS1 US board of governors. The organization aims to drive adoption and…
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Robotic coffee shop coming to NYC
May 16, 2023
A robot-manned coffee shop will soon open at 666 Manhattan Ave. between Norman and Bedford avenues, according to a sign at the location, according to an Eater…
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Ventus names business development director
May 16, 2023
Todd Ollinger Ventus Wireless LLC, a provider of 4G LTE connectivity, has named Todd Ollinger to the newly created position of director of business…
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Crane NXT reports Q1 2023 sales, income dip as standalone company
May 15, 2023
Crane NXT Co. reported declining sales and income for Q1 2023 in its first financial report as a standalone company from Crane Holdings, according to an…
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