NCR appoints Justin Hotard head of NCR Entertainment

July 26, 2010

NCR Corp. today announced the appointment of Justin Hotard as vice president and general manager of NCR Entertainment, replacing Alex Camara.   Hotard has been…

NCR's 'c-tailing' (r)evolution

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The company's new approach is as much a philosophy of retail as it is a suite of hardware and software.

Treasury considers changes to U.S. banknotes

In a move that could have far-reaching effect on operators of ATMs and kiosk and self-service devices that accept cash, the federal government is considering…

Knoville, Tenn., Pilot c-stores adding BLOCKBUSTER Express DVD kiosks

July 13, 2010

According to the Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel, Knoxville-area Pilot convenience stores have started rolling out NCR's BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded…

Survey: Nearly 100% of Indian consumers prefer online, mobile and in-store self-service options, better social media integration

July 13, 2010

According to India Infoline Ltd., NCR Corp. has released the results of a new survey showing that nearly all consumers in India prefer self-service options in…

Self-service industry and the iPad still figuring each other out

The appeal of the iPad for kiosks and self-service continues to grow, but will reality live up to the hype?

NCR and Cycom deploy wayfinding kiosks in Toronto children's hospital

July 8, 2010

According to itbusiness.ca, Toronto 's Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) has deployed new wayfinding kiosks from NCR Corp. and NCR partner Cycom Canada …

Study: Self-service tech helps boost consumer loyalty

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

A recent study indicates that consumers want more control over when, where and how they shop — and a consistent cross-channel experience when they do.

QuikTrip convenience stores introduce BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks

July 5, 2010

NCR Corp. has announced it will deploy BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks in nearly all 555 QuikTrip convenience stores in nine states: Arizona, Illinois, Iowa,…

NCR expands BLOCKBUSTER Express at MAPCO c-stores in the South

June 28, 2010

NCR Corp. announced the expansion of BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD kiosks in Tennessee and the mid-South with a deployment at MAPCO Express Inc. convenience…

Grand Beach Hotel introduces self-service kiosk from NCR

June 22, 2010

DULUTH, Ga.—The Grand Beach Hotel, an all-suites luxury property, has introduced a check-in and check-out self-service solution from NCR Corporation.   The NCR…

NCR Corp. and Bytes Technology Group extends contract in South Africa

June 22, 2010

NCR Corporation and Bytes Technology Group, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Altron, have extended their 35 years in business together, with a five-year accord…

Tensions continue to rise in DVD kiosk industry

Paramount's deal with redbox for new releases thickens the plot for competing kiosks and Blockbuster stores.

NCR hotel self-service kiosks are ‘all the buzz' in hotel management solutions

June 20, 2010

NCR Corp. has announced an enhanced self-service hotel check-in solution that the company says further improves the guest experience while giving hotel…

NCR responds to social media concerns of Britons

June 17, 2010

Briton users have recently expressed concern about their shopping experience, according to internetretailing.net. A recent NCR Corp. study found that customers…

Redbox adds video game rentals to another market, Texas

June 15, 2010

While NCR. Corp. and Blockbuster have been battling for inroads against redbox in Texas, the industry-leading DVD rentor is adding video games to its machines…

NCR wins Microsoft Excellence Award

June 10, 2010

NCR Corporation has announced that it has won a Microsoft Windows Embedded OEM Partner Excellence Award for enhancing consumer experiences and leveraging…

NCR's BLOCKBUSTER Express DVD kiosks roping in Texas

May 27, 2010

NCR Corp. announced recently the first major introduction of BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks in Texas.

Kohl's piloting in-store, self-service e-commerce kiosks

May 24, 2010

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Kohl's department stores are piloting in-store, self-service e-commerce kiosks.   The kiosks allow shoppers to…

Blockbuster posts $65.4 million net loss in first quarter

May 14, 2010

Despite several expansions of its Blockbuster Express branded kiosks nationwide, Blockbuster reported a $65.4 million net loss in the first quarter of 2010.