CashMe kiosk is 'an ATM for people who don't have a bank'

June 6, 2010

The Florida-Times Union reports on the startup CashMe, whose product is a check-cashing kiosk aimed at the unbanked.

Creating brand attraction and loyalty with kiosks

This excerpt from our guide on kiosk branding looks into how self-service devices can help create brand attraction and loyalty for both the kiosks themselves…

Protouch releases how-to guide on boosting in-store kiosk sales

May 26, 2010

U.K. self-service kiosk supplier Protouch announced today that it has put together a three-step guide for retailers looking to boost in-store sales and…

Kohl's piloting in-store, self-service e-commerce kiosks

May 24, 2010

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Kohl's department stores are piloting in-store, self-service e-commerce kiosks.   The kiosks allow shoppers to…

Escalate Retail launches Clienteling app for iPad

May 23, 2010

Escalate Retail has announced the availability of its Clienteling solution on the iPad. Escalate Clienteling on the iPad helps retailers take advantage of the…

Walmart upgrades self-service photo departments with HP

May 19, 2010

HP has announced that Walmart is rolling out the HP "Prints in Minutes" retail publishing service in 3,600 of its stores across the United States.

iCongo optimistic about endless aisle potential

May 16, 2010

In a recent Canada.com story about its endless-aisle solutions, Montreal-based iCongo shared optimistic projections about the coming year.   The story quotes…

NCR releases new version of SelfServ self-checkout software

May 14, 2010

NCR has announced the latest release of its NCR SelfServ Checkout software, which delivers several new enhancements that will help retailers implement…

Hollywood Video stores to close, self-service DVD-rental channels unfazed by release delay

May 12, 2010

Reuters reports that Movie Gallery, Inc., owner of the Hollywood Video chain of DVD-rental locations, plans to close its stores and liquidate its assets. The…

ECRS produces industry's smallest self-checkout kiosk

May 12, 2010

ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) announced that its QUICKcheck kiosk is the smallest self-checkout unit available to retailers that retains full-size unit…

NCR demonstrating "c-tailing" concept

May 10, 2010

NCR Corp. will demonstrate its converged retailing — c-tailing — solutions for multichannel retailers in booth #1952 at FMI 2010, the largest food industry…

Nielsen: kiosks, self-service play role in coupon renaissance

May 7, 2010

A research paper from the Nielsen Company reports that coupon use boomed in 2009, with the Internet redemption segment of the coupon market growing by 26…

South African retailers advised to go self-service in anticipation of 2010 World Cup

May 6, 2010

Sports news site SportsTechy reports that South Africa, in its preparation for the 2010 World Cup, is seeing a spike in consumer spending that could overwhelm…

Redbox COO discusses redbox/Coinstar strategy shifts

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Coinstar reaping more than just financial fruit from its DVD-rental kiosk investment.

Screenmedia Expo: Walmart and the dawn of retail digital signage

by Christopher Hall

A former Walmart executive took Screenmedia attendees through the history of the chain's in-store digital signage network, and offered a glimpse into the…

Despite encouraging numbers, self-checkout fraud a worrisome occurrence

April 30, 2010

A Network World story on retail theft notes self-checkout fraud as a "top tactic" used by retail thieves.   The article notes that, while overall theft numbers…

Enhanced vending machines garner attention at trade show

April 29, 2010

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a number of interactive self-service vending machines captured industry attention at this week's National Automatic…

Video: PicsWare streamlines photo business operation at events

Mix of software, hardware, connectivity produce a popular application for cruise line photographers.

Lego deploys augmented reality kiosks in stores

April 19, 2010

Kiosks Create New Revenue Streams in Convenience Stores

As traditional areas of revenue weaken, kiosks offer a wide assortment of products and services that can help bring customers into the store.