STRATACACHE unveils Connected Journey to bring retailers closer to the consumer

January 13, 2014

STRATACACHE, a provider of scalable digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, today unveiled a new, interactive…

Augmented reality kiosk could give cosmetic counters a makeover

January 9, 2014

The facial imaging technology company ModiFace released a product this week that it hopes will reshape the cosmetics counter.

EyeTech eye-tracking system to display at CES

January 3, 2014

EyeTech, a provider of natural user interface technology, will showcase its AEye eye control tech at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. NUI…

Wincor Nixdorf provides polytouch terminals to retailer Marks & Spencer

December 19, 2013

Wincor Nixdorf, together with Pyramid Computer GmbH, announced that Marks & Spencer is rolling out polytouch self-service terminals in its high street…

Kiosks go SoLoMo: A look at the trends of 2013

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The integration of mobile technology and social media played key roles in the kiosk industry's growth in 2013.

2014 digital trends and tips

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Earlier this week, Forbes magazine reached out to marketing thought leaders for their predictions on what 2014 will bring for digital trends. We've summarized…

Retailer John Lewis rolls out new in-store tech for the holidays

December 18, 2013

The upscale retailer John Lewis, which operates 43 department stores throughout the U.K., has announced three new in-store technology initiatives it is taking…

Future watch: What's in store for retail iPad apps

From low-bandwidth video to eco-friendly communication, the tablet will transform retail even more than it already has.

Making the case for self-service coin counters

Coin-counting kiosks should be a consideration for financial institutions looking to enhance the customer experience.

U.K. pharmacy chain pilots kiosks in premium stores

November 27, 2013

Lloydspharmacy in the U.K. has installed health and product focused interactive touchscreen kiosks in a number of its premium stores. The kiosks give customers…

Kiosks let shoppers customize a Harley

November 25, 2013

The Harley-Davidson flagship store in New York City is using interactive kiosks to allow customers to custom design their bikes.

How to develop 'programmable retail' in 5 steps

A retail strategist gives tips on how to bring the benefits of e-commerce to the brick-and-mortar store.

6 ways digital displays can boost holiday sales

Retailers can make use of digital displays and interactive technology to brighten holiday sales.

General Pants Co. goes multichannel with iPad kiosk plan

November 21, 2013

Australian retailer General Pants Co. announced its plans to deploy a fleet of in-store kiosks during a recent launch event in Sydney.

Building an “Insurance Store in a Box” Solution

From an innocuous request-for-info email 2 years ago, Meridian and Direct General Auto Insurance commenced on the path of a self-service solution that would…

Meridian Provides Convenient, Secure, User-Friendly Sales Locker Solution.

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The next step in self-service solutions is a convenient, secure, user-friendly purchase pickup station for buyers (both online and in-store).  Meridian calls…

DigitalPersona introduces customer and employee biometric authentication system

November 18, 2013

DigitalPersona Inc. announced a new biometrics-based solution that allows security-minded enterprises to authenticate customers and employees in real time…

Seek first to understand: Applying Covey to kiosks

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

In his book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Stephen Covey discusses the importance of seeking "first to understand, then to be understood." The need for…

Technology meets beauty in the NYC subway

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A L'Oreal retail kiosk in the Bryant Park subway station gives New Yorkers a high-tech beauty consultation.

Guppy Photo Booths expands kiosk line

November 5, 2013

Guppy Photo Booths has announced the expansion of its product line to include the freestanding or wall-mounted guppyMINI, the tabletop guppyPOD and…