Consumers test HTC's larger-than life tablets (video)

April 10, 2012

Consumers at movie theaters across the nation and 10 digital bus shelters in San Francisco recently tested HTC's newest tablet-and-pen app, Scribb on giant…

CETW12: KioWare develops software for Android-based kiosks

KioWare has increased its protection of Android-based kiosk solutions for retail environments. The company’s president, Jim Kruper, explained to Joe Grove…

CETW12: Olea debuts small footprint kiosk

Olea Kiosks unveiled its MetroLite kiosk designed for retailers looking to deploy a machine with a small footprint. RetailCustomerExperience.com’s Joseph…

CETW12: Zebra demos on-demand gift card kiosk

Zebra showcased its on-demand gift card kiosk in San Francisco at Customer Engagement Technology World.

CETW12: Nanonation rocks out its digital signs

Nanonation's Bryan Fairfield chats with RetailCustomerExperience.com’s Cherryh Butler about some of its newest solutions at CETW 2012 San Francisco, including…

Bad execution: Why good kiosk ideas fail

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

My last blog detailed some kiosk programs that I thought have been relatively successful in recent years. The common theme of these successful programs seemed…

Self-checkout kiosks: Love 'em or leave 'em?

April 9, 2012

It seems self-checkout is either loved or hated. While Walmart and CVS are adding more self-scanning lanes, at least two grocery chains — Albertson's and Big…

Sephora gives shopping a makeover

April 9, 2012

Sephora is hoping to modernize retail with a social and mobile makeover. The beauty retailer's new platform includes a new personalized Web experience, new…

GNC upgrades phone app to enhance store experience

April 9, 2012

GNC Holdings Inc., the nation's largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products, has enhanced its new iPhone app and has also made it available to…

Why self-service is on the rise

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

Recent news reports have stated that some grocers plan to remove their kiosk systems, spurring debate as to whether the self-service industry will survive.

CETW12: Digiboo kiosk offers new way to download movies

Jeff Karbowiak, COO of Digiboo, spoke with KioskMarketplace.com at the PFU booth at CETW March 29, 2012 in San Francisco about his new kiosk solution that…

Pet store chain launching kiosk program

April 6, 2012

Pet Planet, a 41-store chain based in Canada, is rolling out a pet nutrition and health consultation program using kiosks, according to petproductnews.com.

CETW12: How to integrate touchscreens with tablets in retail (Video)

Touch tech firm reimagines the retail space at Customer Engagement Technology World.

Dubai firm 'gamifies' mall DOOH campaign

April 6, 2012

Dubai-based Advanced Interactive Media Solutions, a Scala Middle East partner and provider of digital signage solutions, recently deployed a digital signage…

CETW12: Frank Mayer demos 'DMV in a box'

Nevada motorists are able to save time by registering their vehicles via kiosks designed by Frank Mayer & Associates. and ITI. Ron Bower, SVP of business…

Auto mall incorporates digital signage, offsite kiosks

April 5, 2012

Auto dealership Peters Auto Mall in High Point, N.C., has implemented a kiosk and digital signage solution to reach area customers looking to learn more about…

Commentary: Kiosk Industry Group announces 'Best in Show' at CETW

By Craig Keefner of Kiosk Industry Group

Grocers launching mobile, digital couponing system

April 4, 2012

After a one-year pilot study of its in-store digital coupon system that uses Bluetooth technology to offer value and savings to consumers, Savvy Penny is soon…

European conference to explore current, future roles of ATMs, kiosks

April 4, 2012

RBR and the ATM Industry Association will host Europe’s largest annual ATM conference, European ATMs 2012, May 22 and 23 at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in…

Study: Kiosks, digital signs can help keep consumers in store

Retailers must give consumers access to pricing and product info while they shop.