The new rules of retail design

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Self-service is changing the way consumer experiences are shaped.

US Airways blames legacy systems for self-service problems

April 1, 2007

Computerworlduk.com: US Airways said legacy systems were partly to blame for a glitch in its self-service kiosk system that led to long queues and delayed…

DVD kiosk revenue forecast to $1 billion

March 29, 2007

Videobusiness.com: Over the next five years, DVD kiosks could generate as much as $1 billion in revenue, representing 10 percent of the traditional rental…

Pittsburgh supermarket installs self-checkout

March 29, 2007

Insidetxbiz.com: Sorbara's Shop n' Save, an independent grocery chain with five stores in the Pittsburgh area, has deployed Fujitsu U-Scan self-checkout…

TIO Networks activates 2000th location

March 29, 2007

Burnaby, Canada — TIO Networks Corp. announced the activation of its 2000th location.    TIO Express, the company's clerk assisted payment program has…

Program works around rule for U.S. border crossings

March 29, 2007

cioinsight.com: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security agreed to a pilot program with Washington state that could offer an alternative to the requirement…

Biometrics visas needed for U.K.'s foreign visitors

March 29, 2007

Timesonline.com: Three quarters of the world's population will need biometric visas to visit the U.K. by the end of next year in a major clampdown on illegal…

Singapore advocates using biometrics in border control

March 28, 2007

English.people.com: Singapore advocates using biometrics in border control, as its biometric passports and fingerprint technology has accelerated immigration…

Biometrics revenue to reach $10 billion by 2020: Report

March 28, 2007

Louisville, Colo. — Acuity Market Intelligence of Louisville, Colo. released results from its market research report "The Future of Biometrics." This report…

Cashless vending machines draw attention at Okla. airport

March 28, 2007

Kten.com: A Tulsa airport has become the second test site in the nation for vending machines that will accept credit cards for payment.   Read more

MasterCard to offer paper or plastic

March 28, 2007

Rfidjournal.com: MasterCard Worldwide has begun research into and development of a paper contactless payment ticket for use in transit and other applications…

Canadian fast food co. to offer contactless card payment

March 28, 2007

Communities.canada.com: Every second counts in the competitive fast food industry, and Canadian company Tim Hortons is about to speed up the clock. The…

News from Digital Signage 2007

March 28, 2007

Los Angeles -- This year's Digital Signage 2007 conference featured two days of speakers, presentations and panel discussions, all touting the bright future…

Report reviews state of U.S. retail ATM deployments

March 28, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ATM Marketplace, a site dedicated to the financial self-service industry, has launched a miniguide about the current state of retail ATM…

Concierge kiosk meets hotel self-service needs

March 27, 2007

Impart Media Group Inc., a provider of end-to-end networked digital signage solutions, and Advanced Method, a designer of rich-media content, have announced a…

ATM service provider partners with casino kiosk company

March 27, 2007

WESTMONT, Ill. — Pendum Inc., a provider of ATM maintenance and armored service, announced a partnership with NRT Technology Corp. to provide service to NRT's…

I&E offers hand-crafted enclosure for high-end applications

March 27, 2007

SPARTA, N.J. — Instruments & Equipment Co. announced the release of its unique, hand-crafted wooden Shadow kiosk enclosure for self-service applications.

Chicago Hyatt to deploy NEC digital signage and wayfinding solutions

March 27, 2007

CHICAGO — NEC Display Solutions of America Inc. announced a digital signage deployment project with Hospitality Partners and Omnivex software to provide a…

From RFID World: Media Cart deploys smart shopping cart

by David Drain

March 27, 2007

The writer is executive director of The Self-Service & Kiosk Association.   Dallas -- RFID World opened in Dallas on Monday, with about 3,000 attendees and…

Consumers interested in DVD kiosks, survey says

March 26, 2007

HOUSTON — In the first-ever comprehensive national survey of the DVD rental kiosk industry sector, 60% of current DVD renters expressed interest in renting…