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Library vending machine in Arizona mall surpasses expectations
July 4, 2023
A book vending machine installed at an Arizona mall has exceeded expectations, encouraging the Sierra Vista Public Library to place another machine, according…
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Kiosks help Cafe Rio boost store count
June 30, 2023
Self order kiosks are playing an important role in Cafe Rio Mexican Grill's U.S. expansion, according to a press release.
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Wisconsin allocates funds for harm reduction machines
June 30, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has awarded one-time funding of up to $55,000 to 28 local partners to support the purchase and installation of…
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MSC Industrial Supply boosts Q3 2023 vending sales
June 29, 2023
Vending machine sales grew 10% for MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Q3 2023 over Q3 2022, representing 15% of total company net sales, the company reported in an…
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Michigan county installs legal assistance kiosks
June 29, 2023
Residents of Ottawa County, Michigan will be able to access legal advice and services at 11 self-serve kiosks from the 20th Judicial Circuit and the Ottawa…
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Havis advises retailers about new PCI SSC security standards
June 29, 2023
Havis Inc, a manufacturer of technology mobility and mounting solutions, has sent out a notice advising retailers of the need to meet new PCI SSC standards…
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Cleveland airport offers memorabilia vending machine
June 29, 2023
Visitors who want to remember their stay in Cleveland, Ohio can pick up memorabilia merchandise at a vending machine at Cleveland Hopkins International…
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PayRange teams with laundromat software provider on management solution
June 28, 2023
PayRange Inc., a provider of mobile payments for unattended retail, has teamed with Turnsapp Inc., a laundromat and dry-cleaning software provider, to offer a…
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Maryland county installs library kiosk
June 28, 2023
Residents of Charles County, Maryland will be able to check out and return books at a 24/7 kiosk at the Nanjemoy Community Center, according to a report in The…
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Oklahoma launches harm reduction vending machines
June 28, 2023
Tulsa area residents will soon notice a vending machine containing naloxone and fentanyl test strip kits at the Tulsa Day Center, courtesy of the Oklahoma…
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Just Baked reaches 200 kiosk placements
June 28, 2023
Just Baked, a division of Automated Retail Technologies that provides hot food kiosks, has added its 200th kiosk placement with demand to exceed 1,000 installs…
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Consumers prefer self service to human interaction, but not all are happy about it
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A survey quantified consumers’ preference for self service over in-person purchases, but it also revealed concerns about declining personalization caused by…
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SAE International to standardize Tesla EV charging connector
June 28, 2023
SAE International will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard connector for EVs, ensuring that any supplier or manufacturer will be…
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Singapore entrepreneurs debut medical services kiosk
June 27, 2023
A pair of Singapore entrepreneurs have established a medical self-serve kiosk that offers pharmaceuticals and teleconsultation called SmartRx, according to a…
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Berlin railway station introduces AiFi unattended retail store
June 27, 2023
Commuters at Berlin's Ostbahnhof Deutsche Bahn railway station can shop and check out 24/7 without interacting with a cashier at a store featuring AiFi's…
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Automation a win-win for grocers, consumers
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Automating online grocery selection can bring savings for food markets and consumers and drive a more rewarding customer experience.
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SOS receives $7.6M in funding for smart wellness vending machines
June 26, 2023
SOS co-founders Susanna Twarog (L) and Robina Verbeek (R). Image provided by Made You Feel. SOS, a smart wellness products vending machine company…
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Central Michigan health district installs harm reduction machine
June 26, 2023
Central Michigan District Health Department has partnered with Michigan Therapeutic Consultants Behavioral Health Group in Mt. Pleasant to provide harm…
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Bitcoin ATM operator demands Texas sheriff return funds seized in ransomware scam
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The sheriff claims his office acted appropriately in seizing cash from the machine and returning it to the victim of a ransomware scam. Bitcoin Depot claims…
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Texas to require EV chargers to use Tesla technology
June 22, 2023
The Texas Department of Transportation will require EV charging companies to include both Tesla's standard charging plug as well as the nationally recognized…
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