Bike seller bridging e-commerce, brick-and-mortar gap with build-a-bike kiosks

April 18, 2012

According to the Fort Collins (Colo.) Coloradoan, Fort Collins bicycle retailer Big Shot Bikes is using build-a-bike kiosks to bridge the gap between…

Canadian retailers finally embracing kiosks

April 16, 2012

Canadian retailers are embracing kiosks, hoping to increase sales for DVD rentals as well as a variety of other products, according to Metro News Canada.

Nanonation rocks out ambient digital signage, product info kiosks (Video)

The company talks retail solutions in digital signage and kiosks.

Macy's using kiosks to mimic online shopping experience

April 13, 2012

The success of his company's online sales is inspiring Macy's chief  executive Terry Lundgren to deploy kiosks to give in-store shoppers an experience similar…

3 ways to stop theft at the self-checkout

Security experts give tips on protecting inventory.

Gucci unveils mobile POS program

April 12, 2012

Gucci sales associates at select U.S., Europe and Asia locations are equipped with personal Apple iPhone 4S devices to provide shoppers with a more convenient…

RAMP: Software allows retailers to remotely manage all solutions (video)

Joseph Grove of Retail Customer Experience discussed the solution with Kaseya's Ray Barber.

Bad execution: Why good kiosk ideas fail

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

My last blog detailed some kiosk programs that I thought have been relatively successful in recent years. The common theme of these successful programs seemed…

Self-checkout kiosks: Love 'em or leave 'em?

April 9, 2012

It seems self-checkout is either loved or hated. While Walmart and CVS are adding more self-scanning lanes, at least two grocery chains — Albertson's and Big…

Pet store chain launching kiosk program

April 6, 2012

Pet Planet, a 41-store chain based in Canada, is rolling out a pet nutrition and health consultation program using kiosks, according to petproductnews.com.

Dubai firm 'gamifies' mall DOOH campaign

April 6, 2012

Dubai-based Advanced Interactive Media Solutions, a Scala Middle East partner and provider of digital signage solutions, recently deployed a digital signage…

Auto mall incorporates digital signage, offsite kiosks

April 5, 2012

Auto dealership Peters Auto Mall in High Point, N.C., has implemented a kiosk and digital signage solution to reach area customers looking to learn more about…

Grocers launching mobile, digital couponing system

April 4, 2012

After a one-year pilot study of its in-store digital coupon system that uses Bluetooth technology to offer value and savings to consumers, Savvy Penny is soon…

Study: Kiosks, digital signs can help keep consumers in store

Retailers must give consumers access to pricing and product info while they shop.

Company providing hardware, software to turn iPads into kiosks

April 3, 2012

Streamzap, founded in 2000, is hoping to provide retailers with the tools to turn iPads into self-service kiosks. It says it is the only company to design and…

CETW12: Loyalty program uses tablets, smartphones for easy adoption

RewardMe makes it easy for retailers and consumers to embrace loyalty programs.

CETW12: NCR & Screenreach, integrating mobile in retail digital signage and kiosks

NCR Retail showcased its new joint effort with Screenreach that merges digital signage and mobility in retail at this year's spring Customer Engagement…

CETW12: Using other media to push mobile

Retailers must provide a connected experience in order to thrive.

CETW12: Engaging customers takes more than kiosks, digital signs

Author Brian Solis shared with attendees how they can best connect with customers.

Best Buy kiosks landing soon in Toronto airport

March 26, 2012

Best Buy Canada is deploying six Best Buy Express kiosks Friday at Toronto Pearson International Airport in both terminals this month with plans for expansion…