Ga.'s request for stimulus dollars gets rejected for NCR plant

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

The Wilmington (Ohio) News Journal reports that NCR Corp.'s move to Georgia has hit a bit of a stumbling block where federal stimulus funds are concerned. The…

Sam's Club installs kiosks in 600 stores as part of coupon program

August 19, 2009

Warehouse club retailer Sam's Club has installed kiosks in more than 600 of its stores nationwide as part of its eValues program, a paperless coupons and…

Phoenix Kiosk intros new low-cost kiosk model

August 18, 2009

Tempe, Ariz.-based Phoenix Kiosk Inc. has announced the launch of its Locco kiosk. According to a news release from Phoenix, the kiosk features a minimalist…

AML debuts KDT900 kiosk

August 18, 2009

AML, a developer and manufacturer of automated retail systems, has introduced the KDT900 touchscreen kiosk terminal. The company says the terminal is a…

Redbox files federal lawsuit against Warner Home Video

August 18, 2009

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, to protect…

Redbox files federal lawsuit against Warner Home Video

August 18, 2009

Redbox Automated Retail LLC has filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video, the company announced in a news release. On Tuesday, redbox…

Redbox, e-Play plan changes in response to consumer complaints

The DVD-rental companies continue to innovate as customers voice their likes and dislikes.

Maryland library uses self-service touchscreen for 'green' education

August 17, 2009

A Maryland library has joined the third "green" U.S. McDonald's in deploying Quality Automation Graphics' Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, or EEED. The…

EMN8 announces key partnership with IBM

August 16, 2009

Kiosk maker EMN8 today announced a partnership with IBM that will have the companies jointly manufacture, market and support EMN8's order-and-pay kiosks. EMN…

BREAKING: Court victory for redbox in lawsuit against Universal

August 16, 2009

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware today denied Universal Home Entertainment's motion to dismiss redbox's antitrust lawsuit against, redbox…

Coinstar, TIO banking on the cash-preferred

The two companies have joined forces for a pilot program that will offer TIO's billpay services at existing Coinstar locations.

Warner Bros. follows other studios' lead, pulls new releases from redbox

August 13, 2009

According to the L.A. Times, Warner Bros. has joined Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox in the fight against redbox. The Time Warner-owned studio announced…

Parabit Systems to deploy kiosks at JFK International's AirTran stations

August 13, 2009

Parabit Systems has announced it won a $2 million contract to manufacture, install and maintain 13 digital display kiosks at all AirTain stations throughout…

EuroTouch launches new Web site, product line

August 13, 2009

EuroTouch Kiosks has announced the rebranding and launch of a new Web site:   EuroTouch has carefully and consciously rebranded itself to better reflect…

Animal Planet, U.S. zoos announce landmark kiosk partnership

August 12, 2009

Animal Planet and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or AZA, have announced a partnership to deploy interactive touchscreen ZOOTUBE kiosks at 10 U.S. zoos.

ATMIA, ATMmarketplace.com to present industry award

August 12, 2009

The ATM Industry Association and ATMmarketplace.com have announced they will copresent the 2009 ATM Industry Award for Excellence at ATMIA's annual conference…

Lionsgate, redbox reach deal as studio-kiosk saga continues

August 11, 2009

Redbox and movie studio Lionsgate have announced a multiyear distribution deal that will provide redbox customers with greater access to the studio's new…

BREAKING: Redbox sues 20th Century Fox

August 11, 2009

In response to 20th Century Fox's move last week to prohibit distribution of its new release titles to redbox and other DVD-rental kiosks, redbox has filed a…

Devlin Electronics releases compact kiosk keyboard

August 11, 2009

Devlin Electronics, an electromechanical components manufacturer, has introduced the new KSM-096 stainless-steel keyboard for kiosks. According to a news…

Ask the Experts: Why should a retail kiosk run independently of a store's inventory and POS systems?

August 11, 2009

Josh Rosen, of Curiosk Marketing Solutions Inc., discusses the advantages of deploying a retail kiosk that runs independently of the store's inventory and POS…