CradlePoint demos cloud-based 'connected retail experience' at NRF BIG Show

January 14, 2013

CradlePoint, a provider of 3G/4G wireless networking for the distributed enterprise, today announced its participation at the 2013 National Retail Federation…

Fujitsu intros mobile-heavy self-checkout portfolio

January 14, 2013

Fujitsu ramped up its retail offerings today as the company announced a suit of new services to enhance the consumer's checkout process.

NRF show goes big on self-service

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

Solution providers show retail the benefits of self-service tech.

Posiflex to show multipurpose media player for digital signage or kiosks at NRF BIG Show

January 11, 2013

At this year's National Retail Federation BIG Show, Posiflex is announcing new retail and hospitality products in development, including an …

Self-checkout theft detection to showcase at NRF

January 10, 2013

Theft at the self-checkout is an ongoing issue for retailers. According to StopLift Checkout Vision Systems, theft occurs five times more at self-checkout than…

KIOSK targets NRF with display of Bullet-Lock feature

January 10, 2013

Retail rental transactions are the focus of KIOSK Information Systems' display at next week's NRF Big Show in New York City. The LockSpot Self-Service Rental…

Tiny guppyPOD photobooth kiosk hits the market

January 8, 2013

A photobooth kiosk claiming to be the "world's smallest" was endorsed as one of the top technology tools for 2013 by Event Marketer magazine, according to an…

ShopKeep teams with Griffin for latest iPad POS system

January 7, 2013

ShopKeep POS announced today a partnership with Griffin Technology to launch an iPad POS system with a built-in magnetic card reader, which will be unveiled at…

Rug Doctor rental kiosks in more than 3000 Walmart stores

January 7, 2013

AVT Inc. announced that its Rug Doctor self-service rental kiosks have shipped to more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

Report: '3 Vital Trends of 2013'

January 3, 2013

Innovation Marketing recently released a report listing three industry trends to watch for in 2013, citing the recent news surrounding the partnership between…

A new GUI: Mobile, self-service and information kiosks (Commentary)

Kiosk pro discusses the complexities of a graphical user interface and gives a tutorial on mobile optimization.

Coinstar testing the Alula kiosk in Ohio

December 31, 2012

Coinstar's latest kiosk concept is being tested at 21 Giant Eagle supermarkets in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to bizjournals.com.

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

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

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

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

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

Shuttle intros new series for kiosks, digital signage

December 21, 2012

Shuttle Inc. today announced the launch of Shuttle's all-in-one X70 series for self-service such as retail POS, kiosk and digital signage.

Brightbox mobile charging lets users juice up on the go

December 21, 2012

Mobile phone charging stations are becoming an attractive option to both business owners and the millions of smartphone owners around the world. Many charging…

Mobile self-service apps could be a must for businesses

December 20, 2012

As mobile self-service apps become more commonplace with consumers, it is up to businesses to determine how best to use the tools to their advantage, according…

Guess? CIO discusses benefits of in-store iPads

December 18, 2012

In a recent Q&A on openforum.com, Guess? Chief Information Officer Michael Relich admitted that two years ago, the fashion retailer had a bit of a…

Demonstration needed: Crafting retail environments that sell high-tech products

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

How do you demonstrate the value of your product when its potential is entwined with other things? Many companies have products and services that interact with…