News & Media From Elliot Maras
How kiosks help define the 'new normal' against COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As COVID-19 continues to create new challenges for retailers, hospitals and the public, self-service kiosk manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with…
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Understanding PPP: experts offer guidance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A webinar sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association attempted to give guidance to companies trying to navigate the process of applying for a…
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Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans, for relief from the coronavirus pandemic, have a second chance…
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CARES Act to provide multiple benefits to digital signage vendors/users
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security or CARES Act contains a wealth of provisions to help U.S. companies weather the financial losses caused by…
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Coronavirus causes supply chain upset for touchscreens
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The suspension of business activity on account of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with cancellations of all sorts of activities where large numbers of people…
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Interactive kiosk providers tackle coronavirus
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting everyone, and kiosk vendors are no exception.
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Kiosks are on the rise..across the board
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The year 2020 is starting on an auspicious note, with the kiosk industry posting its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the…
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Beauty retailers embrace AR, AI
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Artificial intelligence and augmented reality are still in the early stages of adoption in retail. The beauty care sector, however, has grabbed these bulls by…
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Is 5G ready for a breakout in 2020?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Is 5G overhyped? Panelists at the CES show in Las Vegas don't think so! The speakers acknowledged the frustration that has followed the hype, but this hasn't…
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Microsoft CEO: Tech intensity is the key to retail victory
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Thousands of attendees crowded an auditorium at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to hear Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address on retail digital…
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Webinar to explore how 5G technology will deliver interconnected restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
From digital menu boards and kiosks inside brick-and-mortar stores to food trucks and delivery vehicles, wireless broadband is more important than ever for…
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Digital signage, kiosks deliver better transit experiences
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Pittsburgh residents and visitors no longer have to sort through paper copies of transportation schedules when they visit stations. Instead, they can access…
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Facial recognition continues to advance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The adoption of facial recognition software to identify customers will increase in the next few years, thanks to improvements in the technology though it has…
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Self-service tech is getting political
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Debates over self-service technology like touchscreen and digital signage kiosks are becoming increasingly political as politicians argue how these…
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Taco Bell's kiosk help boost menus
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The fast food giant has found that its self-service kiosks have helped guests appreciate the menu in a brand new way.
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Touchscreen sanitation is a top concern for customers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Customers are becoming increasingly concerned with the cleanliness or lack thereof of touchscreens. Manufacturers need to find a way to alleviate those fears.
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How to keep touchscreens germ-free
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Elliot Maras, editor of Digital Signage's Today sister's site Kiosk Marketplace, interviewed John Browne, founder and CEO, of Kastus on how to prevent and…
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The Fitting Room creates a 'phygital' experience
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Fitting Room is combining digital elements such as interactive touchscreens with personal customer assistance to create a better 'phygital' environment.
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The jury's still out on cashierless stores
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Are cashierless stores the future of retail? Exactly how pervasive the concept will become remains uncertain, as demonstrated during a recent panel discussion…
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Taco Bell claims Elevate Awards for interactive kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Taco Bell claimed an Elevate Award from the ICX Association for its self-order kiosks by Elo , which helped deliver superior customer experience. Other…
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