Sheetz uses Radiant ordering kiosks in new mall unit

Sheetz has used ordering kiosks in its c-stores for years. Now the company has rolled out a food-only store with new terminals.

The increasing power of publicity

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January 20, 2004

Business people know a bit about media exposure, but many don't understand the benefits of publicity placements or how to generate them.

Marconi, Airpath team up on Wi-Fi for kiosks

January 20, 2004

LONDON -- Marconi Interactive Systems, manufacturer of payphones, Web phones and kiosks, has partnered with Airpath Wireless to provide wireless networking, or…

Healthnotes unveils new kiosk; food store installs in 20 outlets

January 20, 2004

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Healthnotes Inc. said Clemens Family Markets is the first store chain to roll out the new Healthnotes EasyAnswers Touchscreen kiosks in-store.

Welcome from the CEO of Wincor Nixdorf

January 19, 2004

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Retailer Saks deploys NCR gift-registry kiosks

January 19, 2004

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Several retail banners of Saks Inc. one of the U.S.' most innovative fashion retailers, are deploying new business solutions from NCR Corp.

Mann Theatres updates its Radiant POS technology

January 19, 2004

ATLANTA -- Mann Theatres, one of the entertainment industry's most prestigious exhibitors, has deployed new point-of-sale and back-office technology from…

Elo intro's flat-surface, all-weather touch monitors

January 19, 2004

FREMONT, Calif. -- Elo TouchSystems Inc., global provider of touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has launched its solution to providing…

C-store customers order up taste of the future

January 18, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Ordering fast food at the local Thorntons convenience store has become an exercise in fingertip control.

Analyst: Self-serve will transform U.S. banks

January 18, 2004

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- U.S. banks are set to drastically transform their branches in an effort to turn them into financial centers for high-value sales and advice…

Marconi signs up new U.S. distribution channel for Web phones, kiosks

January 18, 2004

LONDON and SPARTA, N.J. -- Marconi Corporation plc has signed a distribution agreement with Instruments & Equipment Company (I&E) that creates a new…

Newspapers added to Satellite kiosk selection

January 15, 2004

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. -- Satellite Enterprises Corp. has recently signed up new newspapers for distribution around the world through its Satellite Newspapers…

Showroom technology helps retailers sell big-ticket items

January 15, 2004

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Innovative Retail Systems LLC has launched its front-office and retail-showroom solution, 360° Retail, targeted to retailers who sell…

Kiosk Show delivers on promises

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January 14, 2004

The event this week was intimate and focused. Now when will the orders roll in?

Travel industry getting act together

January 14, 2004

Travel organizations can merge their apps into a mega kiosk that will allow travelers to check out of their hotels and onto their flights in one visit. The…

Smart shopping carts on the horizon

January 14, 2004

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Imagine your shopping cart suggesting a bottle of wine (and its location in the store) that will go perfectly with the salmon you just…

RFID speeds concession payments at Seahawks Stadium

January 14, 2004

DALLAS -- Exclusive Club Seat ticket holders at Seattle Seahawks NFL football games can now spend less time in the concession line and more time catching the…

Report analyzes benefits, costs of RFID for both retailers, manufacturers

January 14, 2004

CHICAGO - Retailers can expect inventory and labor cost savings from the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic product code (EPC…

RFID has future in kiosks

Early use of the technology will be at companies like Wal-Mart tracking inventory internally. But the technology will eventually turn to face customers at…

Here's to innovation

January 14, 2004

Editor Chris Zimmerman has seen evidence that kiosk leaders are working to bring bright ideas and creative answers to customers.