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…

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…

Three Hot Trends in Airport Kiosks

A look at the latest innovations helping to deliver seamless airline travel experiences.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

Troubleshooting Slow Adoption to Your Kiosk Pilot

After you’ve invested time and money into planning your initial kiosk deployment, sluggish customer adoption can be a major frustration. But before scrapping…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

ShopRite stores adopt VoCoVo headsets in New York tri-state area

May 22, 2025

VoCoVo, which provides in-store team communication solutions, has deployed its Series 5 Pro Headsets at select ShopRite supermarket locations in the New York…

Expanding unattended retail with Byte Technology

Explore how Byte Technology is revolutionizing unattended retail, opening new markets beyond traditional vending with smart kiosk solutions.

Zebra Technologies unveils intelligent automation solutions at Automate 2025

May 16, 2025

Zebra Technologies Corp. presented its latest intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations at Automate 2025.

The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

Kura Sushi launches limited-time 'Kura Reserve' platform

April 11, 2025

Kura Sushi USA Inc., known for its revolving sushi bars and technology-driven dining, has introduced Kura Reserve, a limited-time platform featuring premium…