Self-Service News & Media
Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.
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Power, Connectivity, and Uptime: Smarter Ways to Keep Self-Service Running Strong
In this webinar, Micah Larsen, Sales Director at Switch Always On will explore the two foundational elements that every unattended retail, kiosk, vending, and…
Presented by Switch Always On
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Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…
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AiFi introduces ‘eddie’ API to power frictionless checkout, loss prevention
October 1, 2025
AiFi has launched eddie, an API that applies artificial intelligence to real-time spatial data, enabling physical spaces such as stores and stadiums to…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Three Hot Trends in Airport Kiosks
A look at the latest innovations helping to deliver seamless airline travel experiences.
Presented by Zebra Technologies
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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