Virtual shopping kiosks: The new sales assistant

by Frank Olea

As people become acquainted to and more comfortable with using tablets, smartphones and other touchscreen technology within their shopping experience, it is…

Window shopping gets real with eBay's 'shoppable windows'

June 6, 2013

EBay Inc. is launching a solution for storefronts aimed at increasing a retailer's sales — and keeping the commerce flowing even after business hours.

Intel leading webinar on digital touch points in retail

June 6, 2013

DigitalSignageToday.com and Intel Corp. are hosting a live webinar, "Content Management Strategies for Digital Touch Points in Retail," at 2 p.m. eastern on…

Pepsi's interactive vending machine accepts 'likes,' not cash

June 4, 2013

For beverage companies, interactive vending machines are becoming the de facto foray into the land of omnichannel retail. The latest marketing tool comes from…

Sport Chek Retail Lab cultivates tech-heavy customer experience

by Christopher Hall

The Canadian sporting goods chain created an award-winning retail environment at its flagship in Toronto.

Trending: Tablet kiosks in restaurants

by Adam Aronson — CEO, Lilitab

Tablet kiosks are popping up around the world as restaurants explore innovative new ways to provide superior customer service. Secure tablet kiosks are used in…

Nutritional information support released for Xpedient kiosk system

May 31, 2013

Xpedient, a division of Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and authorized training center, released nutritional information support for the…

How tablets and touchscreens are integral to the in-store experience

Retailers must incorporate technology that customers want in order to provide a seamless omnichannel experience.

Crayola colors the imagination with interactive tech

May 29, 2013

The Crayola Experience had its grand re-opening in Easton, Pa., this past weekend, introducing participants to interactive media designed to animate the…

TouchSystems intros energy-efficient upgrades

May 29, 2013

TouchSystems has announced improvements to its V Series line of large-format touch displays, including the addition of two eco-friendly and energy efficient…

RFID wristbands keep cash out of the water

May 28, 2013

RFID-based cashless payments are making a splash at Cedar Fair's Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pa. PDC announced that its Smart Band RFID…

Interactive wayfinding kiosk docks on Long Island

May 23, 2013

An interactive wayfinding and information kiosk was installed at the North Hempstead Town Dock in Long Island, N.Y., according to an article on…

WONKA vending kiosk combines treats and tech

May 22, 2013

Vending machines have long doled out confectionary treats capable of satisfying a sugar craving. But what about when your sweet tooth calls for a curated blend…

Coca-Cola connects India with Pakistan through interactive kiosks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Vending kiosks in both countries bring people together to bridge a tempestuous divide.

Elo to intro new display series at InfoComm13

May 22, 2013

Elo Touch Solutions will introduce its new series of IDS touch displays during nextmonth's InfoComm13 taking place in Orlando. The company said the displays…

Canadian capital improves visitor experience with wayfinding kiosks

May 22, 2013

Starting this summer, visitors to Canada's capital region in Ottawa will notice a few technology upgrades aimed at modernizing the city's tourism and improving…

TouchSystems inks distribution partnership with Ma Labs

May 21, 2013

TouchSystems, a manufacturer of custom touch-enabled products, announced a new distribution relationship with Ma Labs, specialists in IT distribution.

Interactive window lets students see through to the future (Video)

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

A Florida middle school puts a high-tech twist on a wayfinding and information kiosk.

Top 5 ways tablet kiosks convert showroomers to customers

by Adam Aronson — CEO, Lilitab

Retailers need to find new ways to surprise and delight showrooming store visitors. One way to engage and entertain them is with affordable tablet kiosks…

Hellman's rolls out high-tech Recipe Cart (Video)

May 17, 2013

The Hellman's mayonnaise brand took an innovative approach to product awareness with its recent high-tech supermarket campaign in Brazil — one that resulted in…