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…

NEXCOM releases KPPC series Panel PC

December 17, 2012

NEXCOM announced the release of its KPPC series, the all-in-one kiosk Panel PC that offers solutions for self-service interactive kiosks within industries such…

The year of the tablet: Top kiosk trends of 2012, Pt. I

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

Tablets took center stage in 2012, with mobile and social media integration reaching deeper into the market.

Redbox Instant makes service details official

December 13, 2012

Further details have been unveiled about Redbox Instant by Verizon, the joint venture between Redbox parent company Coinstar and Verizon Communications…

KIOSK to showcase the LockSpot at NRF Big Show

December 11, 2012

KIOSK Information Systems announced its solution for the booming online retail trend and increase in home parcel delivery. KIOSK will demo the LockSpot, an…

Virtual Concierge kiosk serves users, collects data (Video)

The Virtual Concierge digital signage kiosk from Parabit provides user insight with analytics-gathering software.

MoneyGram rolls out kiosks in Texas, more mobile in 2013

December 10, 2012

It has been an active and lucrative year for MoneyGram. The Dallas-based money transfer company has seen double-digit growth from online, mobile and kiosk…

CETW 12: NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline

NCR's Monica Hatchem demos the latest retail solution, the SelfServ 85 Slimline. The ADA-compliant kiosk features a 32-inch multitouch screen, as well as an…

Olea's Milan kiosk allows for customization in digital signage (Video)

Frank Olea talks to Kiosk Marketplace about Olea's Milan model digital signage kiosk.

Google acquires BufferBox, takes aim at Amazon's shipping business

December 3, 2012

Google may be gearing up to enter the shipping and logistics business with its recent acquisition of BufferBox, a self-service parcel pickup company, according…

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

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

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

EcoATM could be cash mecca for thieves

November 20, 2012

The EcoATM has widely been praised for both its convenient service and environmentally friendly message of recycling and sustainability. But according to…

Kodak renews agreement with CVS for photo kiosks

November 19, 2012

Eastman Kodak Co. has signed an agreement with CVS Caremark Corp. renewing CVS' role as the largest single customer of Kodak's retail photo kiosk business.

CVS announces wireless transfer ability on Kodak Picture Kiosks

November 15, 2012

CVS/pharmacy shoppers using the Kodak Picture Kiosks now have the ability to wirelessly transfer images from smartphones or tablets, according to an…

W Technologies intros digital kiosk-based mobile rewards

November 14, 2012

W Technologies Inc. recently announced that it has added the ability to create custom mobile loyalty kiosks designed for greater on-site engagement of mobile…

Revel intros new iPad POS system

November 13, 2012

Revel Systems today announced two new retail customers as well as feature updates to its Retail POS solution and the introduction of the new Revel Retail…

CETW12: Top 5 for Day 1

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The show must go on; here's a look at what to expect.

Coinstar joins Sandy relief with donation-enabled kiosks

November 2, 2012

Americans looking to help with the Sandy relief effort have convenience on their side thanks to Coinstar. Spare change can be donated at more than 14,00…