Bike seller bridging e-commerce, brick-and-mortar gap with build-a-bike kiosks

April 18, 2012

According to the Fort Collins (Colo.) Coloradoan, Fort Collins bicycle retailer Big Shot Bikes is using build-a-bike kiosks to bridge the gap between…

ProfitStars new platform processes payments from multiple sources.

April 18, 2012

ProfitStars, a division of banking technology provider Jack Henry & Associates Inc., announced a new remittance payment product called RemitCentral.

Self-service spreading to government

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

We are all familiar with self-service applications in retail, hospitality and even health care, but in recent years, kiosk use has made its way into other…

KT Group launches website to showcase tablet kiosk stand

April 17, 2012

KT Group has launched ipadkiosks.eu to showcase the i5 that houses a wide range of Tablet PCs, including the new iPad and Galaxy.

NFC-enabled boarding gate reader on display at Passenger Terminal Expo

April 17, 2012

Access IS will demonstrate its BGR135C boarding gate reader that accepts 2D barcode boarding passes and reads contactless frequent flyer cards and tags from…

Kiosks keep money dry at theme park (video)

Holiday World will open in May with kiosk system.

Commentary: Top 10 kiosk stories in the news

Industry expert Craig Keefner gives his top picks for the most interesting kiosks news.

Strong redbox demand inspires Coinstar to raise Q1 expectations

April 16, 2012

Coinstar announced Friday that the popularity of redbox has inspired higher than anticipated sales. The company expects income from continuing operations of…

LA launches bike share kiosks

April 16, 2012

Los Angeles has launched its $16-million bike-share program that will eventually include400 kiosks with 4,000 bicycles over the next 18 to 24 months in areas…

Canadian retailers finally embracing kiosks

April 16, 2012

Canadian retailers are embracing kiosks, hoping to increase sales for DVD rentals as well as a variety of other products, according to Metro News Canada.

Gores Group buying TE's Touch Solutions

April 16, 2012

The Gores Group, a Los Angeles?based private equity firm, has announced that through an affiliate it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TE…

Archivability of thermal paper

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

A common concern regarding thermal paper is the length of time the paper's images will last. There are many types of thermal paper designed for a variety of…

Nanonation rocks out ambient digital signage, product info kiosks (Video)

The company talks retail solutions in digital signage and kiosks.

Macy's using kiosks to mimic online shopping experience

April 13, 2012

The success of his company's online sales is inspiring Macy's chief  executive Terry Lundgren to deploy kiosks to give in-store shoppers an experience similar…

Portlogic offers banking kiosks

April 13, 2012

Banking kiosks that allow users to complete applications for loans, Visa cards, insurance products and other financial services are now available from…

Fujitsu demos mobile, kiosk printers

Fujitsu recently launched a new mobile printer designed to work with Apple iOS systems but also has a version for Android formats. Cherryh Butler of…

RedDotNet launches NFC integrated kiosk

RedDotNet showed off its 15-inch, NFC- integrated kiosk at CETW in San Francisco. Robb Kirschenmann, the company's vice president of operations, spoke with…

Digital Signage Today publishes updated buyer's guide for media players

April 12, 2012

Digital Signage Today has published the 2012 edition of its Digital Signage Media Player Comparison Guide.

3 ways to stop theft at the self-checkout

Security experts give tips on protecting inventory.

Gucci unveils mobile POS program

April 12, 2012

Gucci sales associates at select U.S., Europe and Asia locations are equipped with personal Apple iPhone 4S devices to provide shoppers with a more convenient…