They started out selling gum, and now they’re selling tossed salads. Modern vending machines have come a long way since the first coin-operated machines were introduced in the 1880s. Now, they are a thriving, global business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Fitness centers are all about working out. However, when it comes to retail in those spaces, it doesn’t always work out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
When the parking meter made its grand debut in 1935, it allowed municipalities to collect money in exchange for vehicles to be parked for a set amount of time. Simultaneously, it created the inconveniences of forcing motorists to locate change wedged in between seats to...
Kiosk usage is on the rise across many industries and is expected to exceed $1 billion in overall market value by 2021, according to PYMNTS’ most recent Kiosk and Retail Report, a USA Technologies collaboration that studies trends in the unattended retail category. Get the...
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USA Technologies, which provides technology to the self-service retail market, is enabling a Missouri-based food service provider to accept cashless payments on all of its vending machines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Unattended retail may be making the used car salesman a thing of the past. In the latest Unattended Retail Tracker™, Ryan Keeton, co-founder and chief brand officer for Carvana, takes PYMNTS inside the five-story glass kiosks that now sell pre-owned cars. Find that, plus the...
While some consumers may list shopping on their list of favorite activities, dealing with retail friction is nobody’s idea of a good time. But can tech-based solutions make everything from hailing a ride to buying a set of wheels easier, shaving hours from the buying experience...
Help yourself: Unattended retail just got more seamless and widespread with USA Technologies’ acquisition of Cantaloupe Systems, Inc. The deal is expected to close by the end of this week, according to a press release from USA Technologies. The company put a total of $85...
