Walmart's Scan & Go puts self-checkout on the move

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

The retail giant puts mobile in charge by testing an iPhone application for self-checkout.

Australian store Bedshed installs interactive kiosk

September 6, 2012

The Australian mattress company Bedshed announced the introduction of an informational kiosk at one of its franchise locations, allowing customers to review…

AVT announces automated self-service shops

September 5, 2012

AVT Inc., an automated self-service technology company, announced today the development of a new version of its VendStore24 system. The Corona, Calif.-based…

Photo kiosks fall victim to Kodak's collapse

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

The imaging pioneer has put its iconic Picture Kiosks on the block to help with bankruptcy proceedings.

Paper shredding kiosk to deploy at Seattle Safeways

August 27, 2012

Document shredding gets taken out of the home and in to retail locations with the Washington-based Shred Stop kiosk. The self-serve, industrial-strength paper…

Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers

August 14, 2012

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio announced the release of an Android-based tablet designed for commercial and business use. Retail workers will soon be…

Three Benefits of Investing in Cash Recycling

How cash-recycling components are reshaping currency-handling systems to the benefit of all vertical deployers, CIT vendors and consumers alike.

3 retailers who are getting mobile right

Execs from Redbox, Coldwell Banker and Guaranteed Rates share their companies' mobile strategies.

Drivers prefer the familiar when it comes to self-service gas

August 7, 2012

Recent poll results from Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance suggest that customers prefer what they're used to when it comes to self-service at the gas pump.

Tesco piloting virtual grocery kiosks at Gatwick Airport

August 7, 2012

U.K. retail giant Tesco has announced that it will soon begin the pilot deployment of a "virtual grocery shopping" kiosk in London's Gatwick Airport, according…

Health benefits company invests in SoloHealth

August 3, 2012

WellPoint Inc., one of the nation's largest health benefits companies, is the latest business to invest in SoloHealth, the company behind SoloHealth Stations…

Comark intros pedestal kiosk

July 27, 2012

Comark Corp. has added a pedestal kiosk to its retail self-service product line. Constructed of cold rolled steel, the kiosk includes a 19-inch LCD with a…

Customer reviews, social marketing go mobile with iPad kiosk, Terillion app

July 24, 2012

Utah-based iPad Enclosures and software provider Terillion are partnering to help businesses integrate social media analytics and mobile solutions into their…

JC Penney using self-service in 'hip' in-store shops

July 24, 2012

As part of the retailer's turnaround strategy, J.C. Penney has opened its first "hip" in-store shop dedicated to giving shoppers a more hands-on experience.

Researchers to investigate likelihood of fraud with mobile self-checkout

July 18, 2012

Theft and fraud are growing concerns of consumers adopting mobile coupons and contactless payments, and researchers at the University of Arkansas are examining…

Shoppers can print custom greeting cards from Kodak kiosks

July 17, 2012

Shoppers looking for the perfect greeting card with no luck can design their own now that Kodak has partnered with California-based Greeting Card Universe.

Using tablets to maximize loyalty programs

Retailers can use a variety of apps to turn tablets into loyalty program kiosks.

Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks

July 16, 2012

A Tokyo toy company is testing kiosks with augmented reality capabilities to allow shoppers to interact with toys even when they're still in packaging.

Predicting the future of photo kiosks

Photo kiosks were once a hot retail topic. They were a way for retailers to fuel foot traffic and to provide an array of profitable services in a limited…

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.