Cash Recyclers For Kiosks, Micro Markets and More In the past bi-directional cash handling for customers was primarily cash dispensers like the Fujitsu F-series coupled with a large cassette Bill Acceptor (such as the MEI SC66, SCR, or XL). In corrections industry we see addition of coin sorters where “inductees” empty their pockets during booking process. At the… Read More »
TAGS:vending, micro market, micromarket app, Three Square Market, self-checkout app, kiosk-free stores, mobile-only micro markets, Three Square app, Patrick McMullan, cashless vending, TW Vending HUDSON, WI — Three Square Market is taking a p Source: www.vendingtimes.com Users download the Three Square app on their Android or iOS mobile devices, set up an account and add value to establish… Read More »
365 Retail Markets Buys Cantaloupe From RetailSystems June 2025 — Cantaloupe, Inc., a prominent player in the vending and payment solutions industry, has announced its acquisition by 365 Retail Markets in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $848 million. This strategic move is expected to enhance growth opportunities for both companies. Key Details Terms: Cantaloupe shareholders will receive $11.20 per share, representing a 34%… Read More »
Self Service Market Research Review We see reports generated by “analysts” who never talk to people and simply summarize the internet (which is often riddled with old companies). We have an obligation to review sometimes. Here are some quick notes on the latest “offering”. Let’s begin by saying the Self Service Market is definitely increasing. We all know… Read More »
TAGS: vending, micro market, micomarket kiosk, Olea micro market kiosk, Olea Kiosks Inc., Frank Olea, self-checkout systems
CERRITOS, CA — Olea Kiosks Inc. is rolling out two kiosks designed for micromarket developers and operators. They are
Source: www.vendingtimes.com
Olea’s systems come with 19″ touchscreen monitors and barcode scanners that can be used for products, loyalty cards and cellphones. They accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay or payment through biometrics, and both models are available with either PCI- or EMV-compliant devices. They can be accessed by landline, Wi-Fi or cellular connections.
Micro Market Kiosk acquisition by 365 Retail Noted on KioskMarketplace Good writeup on acquisition by 365 Retail. Micro Markets have held steady and last year it was Slabbkiosks that was purchased. It’s an interesting market in that the main competitors share a lot of the same people and origins. Its a lot like the thinclient market in that… Read More »
Micro Market Software Announced MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– USA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:USAT), a premier payment technology service provider of integrated cashless and mobile transactions in the self-service retail market, today announced the expansion of its newly acquired micro market optimization solution, Seed Markets™. The cloud-based and mobile solution was introduced in March 2016 in a limited-test deployment, bringing select micro market operators the… Read More »
TAGS: micro market, VE Kiosk, micromarket kiosk, vending, Vendors Exchange International Inc., USA Technologies, USAT MoreCLEVELAND — Vendors Exchange International Inc. said it has entered into a partnership with cashless payment giant USA
Source: www.vendingtimes.com
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Must be the season for the market report people. This is another one which ends up looking at Airport Kiosks but in fact the companies it profiles are not the biggest players. I guess there are people that buy these things.
One of three kiosk models recently added to Slabb’s product line is being launched by Avanti Markets as an Executive Countertop option for their clients. | Virtual Strategy Magazine is an online publication devoted entirely to virtualization technologies. Source: www.virtual-strategy.com The X2S comes with a 15” LCD with Sound Acoustic Wave (SAW) touchscreen, a bill acceptor, swipe card… Read More »
NAMA 2026 Preview — Vending Becomes the Backbone of Unattended Retail NAMA (thenamashow.org) continues to evolve from a traditional vending show into unattended retail, payments, and automated commerce. If NRF is front-of-house retail theater and HIMSS is clinical workflow, NAMA is where real-world monetization infrastructure gets built. Date: April 22-24 Location: Los Angeles This year’s show reinforces a… Read More »
NAMA Show 2026 in Los Angeles Has there ever been a more exciting time to be in the convenience services industry? Take a look at the education schedule for NAMA 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, April 22-24. The capabilities introduced by AI and related technologies have unleashed extensive possibilities for delivering white glove quality service in… Read More »
We are redoing the STANDARDS main page and here is what we had before… Kiosk Standards and Regulations Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner Table of Contents Kiosk Standards and Regulations Here is our coverage of the regulatory compliance standards which affect and/or come into play for kiosks. Some are by law, some by suggestion.… Read More »
30 Years of Self-Service & Kiosk Evolution For most industries, history is marketing.For the self-service kiosk industry, history is proof. Long before “digital transformation” became a buzzword, kiosks were already solving real-world problems—reducing friction, extending access, and automating transactions. What is now called AI, edge computing, and unattended retail is simply the next phase of a journey that… Read More »
The Self-Service industry is comprised of many topics and yes, it is complicated 🙂 Many verticals of all types. You often find patient check-in located in a supermarket for example. Here are our main topics Restaurant Technology Guide – Self‑order kiosks, drive‑thru and menu board systems, and AI‑driven ordering for QSR and fast‑casual restaurants. Self‑Service Technology Statistics – Market size,… Read More »
How Vending is Driving Electronic Payments The unattended retail sector—spanning vending machines, micro markets, and smart stores—has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated, high-value retail channel powered by digital payments and automation. In vending automation, the big majority of cash payments are for small dollar items. And that is where the change is coming. Cashless payments removed the industry’s… Read More »
Service and Vending Much has been reported about new capabilities of self service equipment thanks to technology, but when it comes to vending, one maxim has never changed since the time Hero of Tesibus is believed to have invented a coin-operated machine to dispense sacrificial water in ancient Egypt: Service makes the difference. In vending industry parlance, “service”… Read More »
Should the Operator of a kiosk enable cash payment at their kiosks? Such a question appears to be broad – because it is – and irrelevant to some readers – because it is! Because just like “there’s an app for that”, there’s a kiosk for that; there is a wide application space for kiosks. Many kiosk categories won’t… Read More »
Consensus Recommendations for Feature-Rich and Cost-Effective Restaurant POS We will eliminate the suspense here and let you know off the bat that TOAST and Aloha/NCR/whatever are not on the list. They are in our reading material for sure (thanks for the input Jordan). Usual dollar-driven media rarely cover the small restaurant and the “smallest” restaurant. Not profitable for… Read More »
Honeybee Kiosk Intro Editors Note: New kiosk company offering transactional payment terminals on wide range of platforms. Including iPad, Android, Samsung and Team Sable POS. The Honeybee Kiosk solution provides path for Small and Medium Business. You get application and SKUs with all the usual integrations starting at $29.99 a month. Super plan is $69.99. Why sign up… Read More »
Tech Providers Optimistic for 2025 Self-service innovation continues to create opportunities to make buying and selling products and services easier and more convenient. Thanks in large measure to rising consumer acceptance of self-service technology, a labor shortage for traditional retail, and the evolving capabilities of self-service technology. Technology providers interviewed in recent weeks by KioskIndustry.org agreed the outlook… Read More »
Vending Automation at NAMA The future of unattended retail was on full display last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. And the take-home for the approximately 5,200 attendees at the three-day NAMA Show was that the future has already arrived, thanks to the rapid pace of self-service technology and the consumer’s rising acceptance of self-service. We were… Read More »
Wireless Modem Ventus Facts Wireless modem Ventus exposition — For businesses that rely on self-service technology, device uptime is everything. A frozen screen on a digital kiosk or an offline payment terminal can mean lost revenue and frustrated customers. The Ventus VRB842 Router offers a proactive solution with IP-based Network Tripwire and Scheduled Power Reboot functionality, ensuring devices stay operational… Read More »
Don’t miss NAMA 2025 May 7-9: Convenience Service Delivered Editor’s Note: Be sure and visit Crane CPI in #2331, DPL Wireless in #1874, Actineon in 2067, and Pyramid in 2249 while at the show. Zhilai is in 2640 (pizza vending machine). 365 Markets has a HUGE booth. By Elliot Maras Keeping up with today’s technology-savvy consumer is not… Read More »
Free 4G Modem Trial Here is the offer. Our 4G kiosk modem provider member DPL Wireless, is offering a free trial of their top-tier Hercules Modem. Trial kit comes with Antennas and Remote Restart cable – everything you need to get started. Call or email Dennis to find out more. DPL is a big provider in the Bitcoin Kiosk, aka Bitcoin ATM… Read More »
Kiosk Wireless For Kiosks and Digital Signage Key considerations for wireless kiosks include connectivity options, security measures, and performance factors. Connectivity Options Wi-Fi: Offers flexibility in kiosk placement but may be susceptible to interference and signal disruptions Cellular (4G LTE or 5G): Provides seamless connectivity, especially in remote locations, but requires a monthly contract Ethernet: Offers a more… Read More »
Press Release September 2024 APNews — WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kiosk Manufacturer Association: FSTEC in September! This month we have added Quick Quote. Over 100 participating companies and we’ll send to appropriate ones. Kiosks and more on For Sale listings + plus super discount Chinese display quotes. Seminar 9/12 for Casinos wanting to go… Read More »
Listing of Orphan Posts To make sure google has these kiosk pages indexed we include them here. Reported from LinkScan Sep 14th — 28xx HIPAA Kiosks Section 508 Kiosks Windows Lockdown For Kiosks Android Lockdown Browser Digital Signage CMS Standard Kiosk Enclosures Tablet AIO Design Kiosk Software Custom Tablet Kiosks Payment Kiosk and Bill Pay Kiosk Kiosk Case… Read More »
Toast POS — Better than Legacy POS? The latest analysis by Jordan Thaeler and Reforming Retail covering Toast POS – Bottomline — We’d estimate that at $20,000 a year a merchant could buy a competitive POS for three stores for every one store on Toast. This is very enticing to Toast’s competitors. But then again, Toast’s customers can’t add… Read More »
NRF Kiosk 2024 – POS Kiosk, Card2Cash The big show of the year is still NRF in New York in January. If you go to just one show, then that is the one. Over 100 tagged “kiosk” companies. Here is main search of NRF website for kiosk — https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/search?keys=kiosk The “big show” of the year for many many… Read More »
March Kiosk News Summary Here are all, or most, of the items this month that we found interesting. Some we posted and others we flipped. Some showed up on LinkedIn. Our favorite video We posted shoptalk photo tour for Vegas and while we were doing we noted the entertaining promo for upcoming ShopTalk in Europe. Articles We… Read More »
From KIOSK website Jan 18 Editors Note — Same technology sans Lidar being used in the Nourish + Bloom Autonomous Grocery. See article on Automated Retail Touchless Checkout News LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BUSINESS WIRE) – UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has partnered with KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) to create a highly innovative self-service Retail AI Vision Checkout platform. The edge compute… Read More »
Need Some Numbers? There are many reports with many numbers and most of them are from research data firms (India) trying to make a buck. We have seen good reports, bad reports, and even done our own reports. Frost and Sullivan did their due diligence way back when but that generation of genuine data providers has passed unfortunately.… Read More »
Good to see a point of view from Square. The reports include quite a bit of data. Wakefield did the work for them. They do multiple “Future Of” sectors such as Commerce, Retail and Restaurants. See the Town Square area of Square. Square is a big cheerleader for QR codes for sure. They make no mention of biometrics… Read More »
Retailers who offer contactless payments have a lot to gain. New research shows that nearly two thirds of consumers globally prefer shopping with merchants who accept contactless payments! Future-proof your income while lowering vending downtime, cash handling costs, theft and security concerns. Take TRIO-IQ, an intelligent, modular combo platform that works with all Payment options: QR Codes, custom app… Read More »