Coke dispenser designed to ensure self-serve means selection

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The master marketer is taking beverage dispensing to the next level, and leading the way on self-serve in QSRs.

Retailers combine digital signage, kiosks to create flagship store within a store

Attention-grabbing signs and self-service kiosks help build a destination for passersby and in-store shoppers.

Opinion: Kiosk applications continue to transform healthcare experiences

Hospitals, doctors and other healthcare providers are turning to kiosks for a mix of uses, from check-in to the monitoring of patient well-being.

DSA picks CETWorld as tradeshow of choice

The Digital Screenmedia Association announced that it has named Customer Engagement Technology World (formerly KioskCom) its official tradeshow.

Welcome to the next generation KioskMarketplace.com

by Tom Harper — Pres, NWA

The publisher of KioskMarketplace.com welcomes readers to the re-launched and revamped kiosk industry news portal.

Fast casual, QSR dining chains opt-in for self-service technology

Kiosks generate larger tickets for restaurants but may not be right for all customers.

Flextronics uses in-house team to design, deliver redbox kiosk

A request to redesign a low-performing device led to the DVD rental kiosk that serves millions everyday.

Mobile payments in the U.S. remain an attractive but elusive idea: Study

A variety of approaches to the concept are in the works around the globe as firms seek entry to this promising field.

Opinion: Retailers should emphasize in-store sale of digital content through kiosks

by Anthony Bay — CEO, MOD Systems

Making the case for the consumer preference for in-store purchase of digital movies, games and music via a self-service kiosk.

Flextronics plant uses Lean manufacturing to produce redbox kiosks

The manufacturer of the redbox applies mass-production techniques to build one kiosk at a time.

Bike-share with kiosks growing across country this summer

Several cities initiated rental bike programs, promoting health, a green alternative and ease of use. 

Visa, Discover and major banks begin testing mobile phone payments

A who's who of bankers, payment networks and telecom carriers have joined in seperate projects to pilot mobile payments in New York and Atlanta.

Retailers should build on success of in-store kiosks: Analyst

Nearly 80 percent of users say the technology is very useful for check-out and for shopping.

Self-service kiosks will see $740 billion in transactions this year: Study

The value of transactions conducted through kiosks continues to see steady growth.

Coinstar's redbox could soon face day of reckoning: Analyst

The approach of digital streaming as the consumer's choice for DVD and game rental has some investors concerned about the future of the redbox.

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

Opinion: Top 10 things driving the adoption of self-checkout

by Kiosk Marketplace

The self-checkout market is positioned for strong growth in the next few years, and the timing could not be better.

Gift card vendor preps for holidays with two big client signings

Self-Service Networks has nearly doubled placements of its GiftWise mall kiosks from last year.

ParTech remakes, re-brands itself with software, self-serve and proven hardware

The company best known for its durable terminals is in the midst of recreating itself as a creative and aggressive software- and services- house.

Small rise in kiosk costs despite increases in power and reliability

Pricing numbers can be difficult to tease out of sources but a researcher breaks down kiosk costs by international region.