December 12, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ohio - eAnytime Kiosks Incorporated announced that it has entered into a partnering agreement with Crystal Resort Cleaners to place computerized self-service Cleaning Service Stations (CSS), DropOff & PickUp, in King Sooper supermarket stores. According to a news release, the large capacity (78 inch W by 33 inch D by 80 inch H) kiosks will replace staffed facilities.
In addition to convenience, the kiosks offer competitive pricing and customers receive a discount when a supermarket "loyalty" card is scanned. The store receives a percentage of gross revenue generated by the station. An eAnytime standard capacity CSS (48 inches W by 33 inches D by 80 inches H) is available for convenience stores and locations with restricted space.
eAnytime CSS, which parallel ATM and U-SCAN stations, feature integrated 17" LCD touchscreens, Intel Pentium IV computers, wireless communications for processing credit/debit cards, and interactive voice for instruction. They sit on hidden lockable wheels and plug into a dedicated 120V-20AMP outlet.
The eAnytime CSS was first introduced in 2001 and field tested in select KROGER stores. The kiosks have been successfully operating in office buildings, large companies and supermarkets since 2002.