3-D screen aims to catch eyes, sell chips at Circle K

ProVision 3D says its advertising system will expand to several large merchants next year.

Barclay’s UK cardholders shift to contactless payments

November 9, 2010

In a sign of the growing popularity of RFID payments outside the U.S., Barclaycard and Barclays announced that its cardholders in the U.K. have conducted over…

Self checkout could dominate sales aisles

A well-integrated customer self-checkout program can bring higher revenues for retailers.

Tax kiosk wins Coinstar’s Next Big Idea contest

The redbox owner sees promise in a kiosk where consumers can file their taxes.

TMSi Logistics buys Rhombus Services

November 8, 2010

Portsmouth, N.H.-based TMSi Logistics, a distribution, technology, and integrated logistics provider, announced the acquisition of Rhombus Services, a national…

ParTech joins PCI Security Standards Council as participating organization

November 8, 2010

New Hartford, N.Y.-based ParTech, Inc. (PAR) announced it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. PAR will work with…

Ad:Tech show featured mobile checkout app AisleBuyer

November 7, 2010

Boston-based AisleBuyer LLC, a provider of mobile checkout solutions, was one of several featured technologies at this year's Ad:Tech New York, as part of the…

Mobile payment firms sign with AT&T

The giant carrier signed three processors to pilot deals in a bid to expand payments via smart phone and to send banks a message.

Olea Kiosks intros ComPADre enclosure for iPads

November 3, 2010

Los Angeles-based Olea Kiosks Inc. announced it will unveil the ComPADre, its latest enclosure to join its lineup of standard offerings, at the Olea booth…

Buy a large box of “Orville Redenbacher’s” popcorn and get a free DVD rental

by Michael Rigato — V.P. of Operations, Signifi Solutions Inc.

Is there another opportunity for DVD kiosks other than just renting DVD’s?

Selecting the right touch screen to maximize results

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

(Part 1 of 2) Getting familiar with touch screens – Touch Screen 101

Self-Service Store Integration

Self-service technology can enhance the customer experience, but proper integration is pivotal. Learn how smartly deployed technology can unify the shopping…

Wine kiosks roll out in Pennsylvania

October 31, 2010

The self-serve wine kiosk expanded into western Pennsylvania this month as the Market District and Giant Eagle grocery stores began installing the devices…

Redbox to offer digital streaming in 2011 with deep-pockets partner

Execs offer few details but confirm talks with unnamed hi-tech, strong-content suitors to expand redbox beyond DVD kiosks.

A kiosk on wheels rolls in Alabama

October 24, 2010

Mobile, Ala.-based Carts Blanche announced it has launched "VendaCarts," a vehicle and trailer with a traveling retail store that offers kiosks, digital and…

Target shoppers can use Kodak kiosks to print photos from Facebook

October 24, 2010

Target Corp. announced recently it will allow shoppers to print their photos directly from Facebook through the Kodak photo kiosks in its stores, according to…

Growth in self-serve POS, DVD kiosk rental give NCR strong 3Q

NCR reports healthy revenues in the quarter as clients worldwide turned to its self-serve devices.

Frank Mayer refreshes Speedway's self-serve beverage station

October 18, 2010

Frank Mayer and Associates has designed, produced and deployed a branded self-service Ice Tea Beverage Station specifically for Speedway convenience stores.

NCR exec sees market supporting 'tens of thousands' more DVD kiosks

October 17, 2010

NCR Corp. is committed to installing 10,000 BLOCKBUSTER Express DVD-rental kiosks and believes the North American market could support "tens of thousands" more…

N.C. firm buys 8 Verizon kiosks in Conn. and Pa.

October 13, 2010

Greenville, N.C.-based Verizon retailer A Wireless announced it purchased eight Verizon Wireless retail kiosks located within P.C. Richard & Son stores in…