Tesco opens Britain's first all self-checkout supermarket

October 20, 2009

According to a report from Britain's Daily Mail Online, Tesco has opened the country's first all self-checkout store. Tesco Express, located in King's Langley…

Refurbished kiosks gain traction in challenging economy

Long popular in the ATM world, refurbished units give new and low-budget deployers another option.

Redbox reportedly testing DVD sales through kiosks

October 19, 2009

According to a report from Afterdawn.com, redbox is testing DVD-sales kiosks in five Los Angeles-area locations. The Web site reports the DVD-rental brand is…

NCR releases new outdoor DVD-rental kiosk

October 19, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the release of the SelfServ Entertainment 2381, the company's first DVD-rental kiosk for outdoor deployment.

In-Store Marketing Expo 09: Bringing life to the point of purchase

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Making POP more interactive and engaging was a big focus in the event's exhibit hall.

Meridian Kiosks partnering with Cornell University to deploy wildlife-information kiosks

October 18, 2009

Meridian Kiosks has announced a partnership with Cornell University's ornithology lab, a wildlife preservation initiative, to deploy information kiosks at…

New study analyzes touchscreen sensors

Touch screens are changing virtually every market. Analysis firm Venture Development Corporation provides a sneak peek at the findings of an upcoming research…

OnSite Media, Showcase Technology partner for new hotel kiosk application

October 15, 2009

X2 Computing upgrades self-checkout for supermarket chain Waitrose

October 15, 2009

EVESHAM, Worcestershire, U.K. — X2 Computing, a provider of mobile computing solutions, announced it has been awarded a major contract to provide a shopping…

EyeSite kiosk demo on CBS' 'The Doctors'

SoloHealth's EyeSite vision-screening kiosk was recently demonstrated on "The Doctors," a daytime CBS talk show featuring three prominent physicians who…

USA Techologies announces $5 million transaction-processing milestone

October 14, 2009

USA Technologies Inc., a provider of networked cashless payments systems for vending machines and kiosks, today announced it has surpassed $5 million in…

Three Tips for Successful Cash-Automation Implementation

Cash automation can improve efficiency, reduce cash inventory and increase security, but successfully implementing a cash-automation system requires careful…

Three Benefits of Intelligent Cash Vaults

Manually managing the flow of currency can be expensive and time consuming for retailers. Merchant cash-capture systems can increase security, improve cash…

Research: Atlanta airport leads world in self-service

New survey results indicate widespread adoption of mobile, Web and kiosk self-check-in at the international hub. 

MOD Systems exec to speak about digital distribution at Hollywood conference

October 13, 2009

MOD Systems Inc., a provider of digital movie- and music-download kiosks for retailers, today announced that Larry Smith, the company's senior vice president…

Orlando medical practice deploys self-service from NCR, Greatwater Software

October 13, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the deployment of the PatientPoint self-service kiosk at Orlando Internal Medicine's eight-provider practice in Orlando, Fla.

FireKeepers Casino Selects FutureLogic's GEN2 Printers

October 13, 2009

GLENDALE, Calif., — October 14, 2009 — FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its GEN2™ printers have been selected by FireKeepers Casino. The new $300 million…

SSKA to host free kiosk ROI webinar

October 12, 2009

The Self-Service and Kiosk Association has announced it will host a free webinar, "Kiosk ROI," Thursday, Oct. 15 at noon EDT.   In terms of a kiosk rollout…

Library self-checkout maker announces free digital signage upgrade

October 12, 2009

Library Automation Technologies Inc. has announced updates to its line of library self-checkout solutions that allow libraries to communicate with patrons via…

Ask the Experts: Justifying a kiosk rollout in a tough economy

Netkey's Bob Ventresca says struggling retailers still should consider self-service a must-have.