Commentary
How to create a 'post register zone' retail strategy
by Maria Mullen — Strategic Advisor, THinc Partners
The 'post register zone' is the first thing shoppers see and the last. It can make or break a shopper’s perception of your store, and should be managed…
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Time to consider offering a bitcoin ATM?
by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint
Although the country continues to cycle between lockdowns and partial business openings due to the pandemic, bitcoin value and interest continues to soar each…
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Connectivity considerations for digital kiosks at retail
While COVID-19 has focused retailers' attention on digital signage and kiosks, the technology operates within a rigorous regulatory framework, and operators…
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Basic software and hardware considerations for retail kiosk projects
by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple
When designing a kiosk, It's important to research both your hardware and software to make sure that what you want to build is feasible with the tools you've…
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Mitigating risk: The case for a ‘project phase zero’ for self-service kiosks
by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks
A "Project Phase Zero" will first get all the requirements listed and understood. The team collaborates with the client on the features, functionality and user…
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The rise of touchless commerce and what’s next for privacy shield protocols
The privacy protocols that have been integral to the international adoption of touchless commerce are now in flux as payment practices evolve at a differing…
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The numbers are in: COVID-19 has pushed consumers away from cash
by Rachel Little — Marketing Manager, Vianet PLC
Consumers are fearful due to concerns that cash handling is dirty and may be another way the coronavirus can be transmitted and spread. The retail industry has…
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The right way to keep your equipment clean
by Ken Pedersen — VP Business Development, KICTeam
Businesses and organizations have a huge challenge right now; they have to use a cleaning agent that's suitable for the equipment to keep it clean and working…
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Physical retail will come back stronger than ever, POP to play a big role
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Industry experts predict physical retail will rebound stronger than ever because of the pandemic.
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How to use digital signage to meet COVID-19 restrictions
Retailers looking to improve customer engagement, lure customers back into physical stores and improve safety will deploy more touchless interactions. Digital…
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How temperature screening kiosks keep employees, visitors safe during COVID-19
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Workplace temperature kiosks can help retailers keep employees and customers safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Dine safely with temperature screening kiosks
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
While practically every industry has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way over the past year, some have faced larger setbacks and restrictions…
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Will self-service kiosks support today's retail environment?
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
One day the pandemic will be a memory, but as with most historical events, it’ll leave a wake of change in its path. For retail, this may mean a new lineup of…
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Mobile order and pay vs. self-order kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The outlook for self-service technology remains strong as retailers need to provide customers ways to order and pay any way they want.
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Need to deploy temperature screening solutions?
by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign
A deluge of temperature-screening solutions have emerged, marketed as simple and effective ways to address new health and safety guidelines in the wake of…
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Contactless cards in a post pandemic world
by Jamie Topolski — Director, Fiserv
Contactless payments offer the same strong security as EMV cards but how do they stack up against the needs of consumers who are now dealing with the aftermath…
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How kiosks, digital signage can help schools reopen following lockdown
Kiosk and digital signage solutions will play a key role in keeping students, teachers and staff safe and comfortable as schools begin to reopen in the wake of…
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How videoconferencing empowers interactive kiosks
Despite the rise of automation, it appears that human-to-human interaction is still what matters most in many areas. Thanks to video chat kiosks, you can…
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ICX to fill the void left by DSE's disbandment
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The loss of the Digital Signage Expo comes at a highly inopportune time for the digital signage industry. In the meantime, the Interactive Customer Experience…
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Despite COVID-19, touchscreens aren't going anywhere
by Geoffrey Bessin — CMO, Intuiface
Despite the coronavirus, touch is not going away. In fact, over time, it may very well increase its presence in public spaces. How can this be?
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