Category Archives: asia

Asia Association for Kiosks and Digital Signage and More

Learn about kiosks and self-service in Asia from the new Association of kiosk, digital signage and more.

NAMA Show 2025: The future has arrived for automated retail

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 »

Self Service Market Research — Latest from Research and Markets 2025

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 »

Starbucks Kiosk – Rumors are South Korea and Japan Coming

Starbucks Kiosk Starbucks announced on Monday a plan to implement the coffee franchise’s first self-order kiosks in select stores across tourist-heavy areas in South Korea and Japan. The kiosks are aimed at enhancing the customer experience by reducing wait times and streamlining the ordering process. In South Korea, the kiosks will debut at the Starbucks Korea branch in… Read More »

Price Quote – 24 Inch “Bar” Wide Touchscreen display advertising screens

Narrow Touch Screen 16:3 Nice touchscreen “bar” monitor unit from TDS Touch. $525 quantity 1.  Figure the bulk price will be $475. Sample price is approximately $650. 24″ “Bar” configuration (16×3 format).  TDS Touch is based in California so no worries on tariffs.  Check with Helen — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tds-touch-helen-55a737132/ Features Metal shell, open-frame structure LEDL energy saving backlight Special… Read More »

AI Kiosk Shopping Malls – Skechers in Singapore

Skechers and We Are Social Singapore Launched the Luna Kiosk Nice modern iteration of AI enabled kiosk. Personalized stylist recommends clothes and shoes based on what you are wearing and talks and listens. Here’s a summary of the article titled “Skechers and We Are Social Singapore“: Overview Skechers has partnered with We Are Social Singapore to launch an innovative marketing initiative that focuses… Read More »

Outdoor Kiosk – A View from China

Outdoor Kiosks One of our APAC members is Best Kiosk. Kitty is the main rep and here is a nice article by her on outdoor kiosks Kiosks have become very helpful tools for businesses. Whether placed indoors or outdoors, they are a flexible, affordable, and customer-friendly option for walk-in customers. When comparing indoor vs outdoor kiosks, there are… Read More »