Kiosk trends may surprise, confound industry, report finds

There are plenty of growth opportunities but some of today's widespread self-service uses may have reached their peak

Toronto could install library kiosk at busy train station

August 8, 2010

The Toronto Public Library is considering installing an automated kiosk at the city's Union Station, where patrons could check out books at any time of day…

Studios see bux from redbox kiosk rental-delay deal

August 5, 2010

The CEO of Time Warner said the movie studio is seeing higher sales after forcing redbox, Netflix and similar DVD kiosk rental services into 28-day new release…

Redbox to expand into CVS stores nationwide

August 4, 2010

Redbox is coming to a drug store near you. 　

Coinstar's stock on a summer thrillride as quarterly numbers confuse investors

In the last week the leader in DVD kiosk rentals reported solid second quarter numbers but saw its stock plummet then recover.

Kiosk marketer uses 3D to battle redbox

August 3, 2010

Kiosk marketer Public Media Works is using 3D technology to take on Coinstar's redbox as a DVD dispenser, according to a profile of the firm in the business…

Blu-rays rolling into redboxes

July 29, 2010

Coinstar subsidiary redbox recently announced that it has started rolling out Blu-ray rentals, with the discs available at approximately 13,300 kiosks…

Global Axcess deploys DVD kiosks to major grocery chain

July 27, 2010

Global Axcess Corp, an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced that  it commenced deployment three weeks ago of new DVD-rental…

EntertainmentXpress partners with 3DMC, providing 3D LCD screens for DVD kiosks

July 27, 2010

Redbox predicts $50M quarterly gain from Movie Gallery exit

July 25, 2010

Blockbuster taking potshots at redbox, Netflix

July 22, 2010

According to the Wall Street Journal, Blockbuster Inc. is taking a snide tack in an ad campaign it's testing that touts the 28-day advantage it has over…

DVD sales down, kiosk revenues up

July 21, 2010

A recent report released by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group indicates that DVD and Blu-ray disc sales are down, as is total spending on video rentals…

Redbox headed to cyberspace to compete with Netflix

July 19, 2010

According to Bloomberg, redbox is working to come up with an online strategy to compete with the larger Netflix and enlarge its available selection beyond the…

Mom-and-pop movie kiosks on the rise

July 18, 2010

According to the Fresno (Calif.) Bee, mom-and-pop DVD-rental kiosk owners are the latest wrinkle in the competitive arena of kiosk-based movie rentals.

Public Media Works buys VideomaticCanada, looks to become Canada's largest DVD, game kiosk network

July 14, 2010

Public Media Works Inc. announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Cochrane, Alberta, Canada-based Mediamatic Ventures Inc. (dba VideomaticCanada).

Knoville, Tenn., Pilot c-stores adding BLOCKBUSTER Express DVD kiosks

July 13, 2010

According to the Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel, Knoxville-area Pilot convenience stores have started rolling out NCR's BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded…

QuikTrip convenience stores introduce BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks

July 5, 2010

NCR Corp. has announced it will deploy BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks in nearly all 555 QuikTrip convenience stores in nine states: Arizona, Illinois, Iowa,…

Redbox testing higher-priced DVD rentals

June 30, 2010

Dollar-rental DVD kiosk leader redbox is testing DVD rentals at higher price points in five location markets, according to hollywoodreporter.com.   The five…

NCR expands BLOCKBUSTER Express at MAPCO c-stores in the South

June 28, 2010

NCR Corp. announced the expansion of BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD kiosks in Tennessee and the mid-South with a deployment at MAPCO Express Inc. convenience…

Public Media Works to acquire Canadian DVD, game rental kiosk giant

June 28, 2010

Public Media Works Inc. announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Cochrane, Alberta, Canada-based Mediamatic Ventures Inc. The companies anticipate…