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The Industry Group and Kiosk Industry Group Unveil Major Announcements at NRF 2026 – Visit Booth 2203

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Industry Group and Kiosk Industry Group are pleased to announce several major initiatives and recognitions in conjunction with the upcoming National Retail Federation (NRF) 2026 Big Show in New York City. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 2203 at the Javits Center to explore groundbreaking self-service technology, meet industry leaders, and celebrate excellence across the self-service, kiosk, digital signage, and retail automation ecosystem.

Image caption: The Industry Group and Kiosk Industry Group Unveil Major Announcements at NRF 2026.

At Booth 2203, The Industry Group will feature in-person demonstrations, insights, and conversations on kiosks, touchless solutions, digital wayfinding, conversational AI, accessibility-first design, and next-generation self-service systems alongside key partners and exhibitors. Come experience hardware, software, and service innovators shaping the future of retail customer engagement.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES RECOGNIZED
In addition to NRF participation, the Kiosk Industry Group is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees — a prestigious cohort of pioneers whose contributions have significantly influenced the self-service and kiosk industry. The Hall of Fame honors decades of leadership, technical innovation, industry advancement, and the sustained impact of individuals who helped shape how consumers interact with self-service technology. Full details are available at https://kioskindustry.org/2026-hall-of-fame-inductees/.

These inductees represent a range of experience — from early development of interactive terminal systems to trailblazing work in accessibility, automation, and market adoption. By highlighting these people, the Kiosk Industry Group reinforces its commitment to documenting the history and evolution of a technology touching billions of daily transactions worldwide.

BEST OF 2025 INDUSTRY GROUP AWARDS
Also debuting at NRF are the Best of 2025 Awards, honoring outstanding projects, products, and innovations from the past year that exemplify excellence in design, accessibility, automation, and deployment across self-service. Winners reflect the breadth of achievement in kiosk and self-service technology. See https://kioskindustry.org/best-of-2025-industry-group-awards/.

“We’re thrilled to bring together these major announcements at NRF — from celebrating visionary leaders to highlighting breakthrough solutions,” said Craig Keefner, Executive Director of The Industry Group. “Our booth at 2203 is a hub for connection, learning, and insight into the future of retail automation.”

ABOUT THE INDUSTRY GROUP & KIOSK INDUSTRY GROUP
The Industry Group aggregates expert portals and resources across kiosks, digital signage, POS, accessibility, and retail automation. The Kiosk Industry Group champions industry best practices, thought leadership, and programs that support innovation in self-service.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Craig Keefner
craigkeefner@pm.me
720-324-1837

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NRF and The Industry Group – Visit Booth 2203 for Kiosks, Touchless, and Wayfinding at NRF NYC

Twenty different participating companies at the show available to meet

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — See and meet The Industry Group and Kiosk Association at National Retail Federation Big Show in NYC in January at Javits Center. Featured in the booth – Pyramid Computer – Kiosk and digital signage, NZ Technologies with rugged touchscreen which is touchless. Sitekiosk interactive software for kiosks and digital signage, DPL Wireless Connectivity, Pyramid printers, and Vispero with Accessibility.

Image caption: Self-service excellence awards — see us in #2203 at NRF.

Twenty different participating companies at the show available to meet.

EVENTS INCLUDE:

announcement of 2026 Self-Service Excellence Awards by The Industry Group.
New Best of 2025 projects and products (13 candidates)
Hall of Fame 2026 awards (13 candidates)
Special Recognition Awards
Other noteworthy events are Retail Orphans on Saturday — Super Saturday.

“The Industry Group and Kiosk Association will present the latest in kiosks, digital wayfinding, touchless solutions, sleek countertop systems, next-gen interactive digital signage, and conversational AI audio enhancements for touchscreen devices,” said Craig Keefner, Executive Director of The Industry Group.

To schedule a meeting, email craigkeefner@pm.me.

The Industry Group (TIG) is a global trade-network dedicated to self-service technology, covering kiosks, digital signage, POS, Smart Lockers, EV Charging. Retail automation, smart vending and smart-city platforms.

Founded and led by industry veterans, TIG helps stakeholders connect, advance best practices and drive innovation in unattended retail ecosystems.

TIG also releases industry-vetted market research covering the full stack of self-service industries.

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts

Self-Service Awards 2026 The Industry Group (TIG)
Cash Acceptance vs. Cashless Transaction Costs – Part 1
Why Pizzerias are Embracing Self-Service
AIO 10.1″ with Rockchip Available Now from Giada
Giada Honored as Intel® Prestige Partner
Alpha Modus in the News – rollout, Stratacache and patents
Restaurant Trends for 2026 by QSRMagazine – Interviews
Theft in Retail — Is it SCOs or Employees or Shoplifters?
Which OS For My Kiosk Is Best?
Should You Enable Cash Payment
TIG Core Market Report 2025 – Full Stack – Updated
AI Reflections for November 2025
Case Studies – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Part Two — SMB Service Selection Framework
PART One — SMB Service Selection Framework
Why “Faster Kiosk Delivery” Doesn’t Mean Faster Deployment
Best Verticals for Self-Service

Learn more about The Industry Group (TIG) at: https://kioskindustry.org/

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Image caption: Self-service excellence awards — see us in #2203 at NRF

MEDIA CONTACT:

Craig Keefner craigkeefner@pm.me or text 720-324-1837

NEWS SOURCE: The Industry Group

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Retail Kiosk and Digital Signage News from the Kiosk Industry Group Jan. 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

News From Across Self-Service

* Airport Digital Displays and DVLEDs

* POS Order Terminals and McDonald's Style Pedestal Kiosks

* POS Terminal & Kiosks New Member POSBANK

* NRF 2023 - Come See us in 1602

* Kiosk Mode - What is Windows Kiosk Mode

* POS Order Touch

* Media Kiosk Writeups - Mondelez and NRN

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks Video - Double Screen - In the Wild

* NRF 2023 KMA - Samsung, Pyramid, KioWare, Vispero,& Olea.

* Grocery Self-Checkout & Disabled Shoppers - Food Institute

* No-Code Development Platform Intuiface Supports Raspberry Pi

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts/

AVIXA Writeups

* NASA uses digital signage to speed up ticketing

* MSP Airport DVLEDs + 900 screen Project

* PDF - 2022 Drive Thru Study Report

* PDF Report - 2022 State of Restaurant Industry

* PDF - 7-Eleven Digital Signs

* Mexico Amusement Park Digital Signage Case Study

* Customer Self Order & Digital Messaging

* Wayfinding in Walmart

Learn more: https://xchange.avixa.org/users/kiosk-manufacturer-association/content

Videos

* Samsung Kiosk

* Automated Self-Return Retail Kiosks

* Digital Menu Boards Samsung

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks

* Taco Bell NY Cantina

* McDonald's Latest Concept for Automated

Insights

Interesting to see DVLED news in Minneapolis. The genesis of their solution was cloned in part by earlier solution deployed by Minnesota Twins. Extended writeup with pics supplied by the airport authority.

We've added POS aka Point of Sale as one of our main content threads for 2023.

Also, we have updated Market Research with new numbers for the industry along with restaurant statistics. We also take our shot at 2023 predictions.

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years.

For all verticals visit The Industry Group.at: https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible.

Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Association Exhibiting at Major Retail and Restaurant Events: NRF Retail Converge and NRN CREATE

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Unattended Self-Service and Kiosk Association is participating in two major upcoming events for Retail and Restaurants in the next week - NRF Retail Converge and CREATE by Nations Restaurant News. Learn from speakers such as CVS, Walgreens, Macys, Alibaba and others at Retail Converge. CREATE speakers include Yum! Brands, Chipotle, McDonald's, Wendy's, Dominos and many more. Retail Converge begins next week and CREATE has just launched.

Noted sponsors for the Kiosk Association include:

* Olea Kiosks, Inc.
* KioWare
* Pyramid Computer
* Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
* Nanonation
* KIOSK Information Systems
* Kiosk Group
* 22Miles
* Vispero
* Zebra
* AUO
* Panasonic Restaurant Solutions
* LG Electronics Business Solutions

In other news for the Association a resource page for Assistive Technology is now available listing provider companies, noted consequences for not providing and additional resources. A companion page covering the latest Legal News is now available. This page is a running log with personal commentary on legal, privacy and patent situations. We keep track of legal news that affects the unattended self-service market.

Examples this week include the lawsuit against McDonalds for improper use of biometric data and a class action suit against over 125 Wendy's franchisees for ADA violation. Learn about PPI which is how we abbreviate Prosecution Probability Index. Our new DOJ is expressing interest in cases never before expressed.

Sample News Posts

* Kiosk Tradeshow Update - NRF Retail Converge and NRN CREATE
* New Digital Signage Solution with the Universal Landscape/Portrait Kiosk
* Legal News - McDonalds Sued for Improper Use of Biometric Data in Drive-Thru
* Legal News
* Assistive Technology For Kiosks and more
* DMV Now Kiosk - Motor vehicle kiosks offer more services
* McDonalds Restaurant Kiosks Deployed in Switzerland
* Member Spotlight: Unattended Card Payments (UCP) Joins Retail Solution Providers Association
* Custom Touch Screen Manufacturer - Member Brochure
* How To Use Self-Service to Enhance the Customer Experience
* Friday Wrapup - Self-Service News from News Roundup
* Perspectives on Unattended Self-Service
* What's Next? Interviews with 22Miles and Panasonic from SCN
* Large Format Display Touchscreens Gain Interactive Signage Solution Market Share
* Payment Kiosk Options and Grocery Omnichannel Payments

View news posts at: https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts/

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit Kiosk industry, KMA.global, Retail Automation, Digital Business, Menu Board Solutions, Digital Signage Solutions and Thinclient

https://kioskindustry.org/

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The Unattended Self-Service and Kiosk Association is participating in two major upcoming events for Retail and Restaurants in the next week - NRF Retail Converge and CREATE by Nations Restaurant News. Learn from speakers such as CVS, Walgreens, Macys, Alibaba and others at Retail Converge.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/