Kiosk and self-service study a goldmine of industry info

Installed kiosks top 1.8 million worldwide as public grows to prefer self-service for multiple uses.

Coinstar's Kaplan on redbox, risk, new products, kiosks and self-service

The leader of the firm that launched redbox and the green counting machine discusses the firm's successes and plans for continued growth.  

Comark introduces Live Help interactive kiosks

August 15, 2010

Medfield, Mass-based Comark Corporation announced the launch of its Live Help Kiosks. With a simple touch to the kiosk screen, the user is connected to a live…

NCR projects growth in retail self-serve POS, DVD kiosks

Execs at the huge retail- and financial-device firm see retailers upgrading check-out tools as NCR reports respectable 2Q numbers.

Reflect Systems, DMX partner to offer retailers better in-store digital signage, music and video

August 11, 2010

Global Axcess reports Q2 results

August 11, 2010

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Global Axcess Corp., an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, this week reported its financial results for the second…

Kiosk trends may surprise, confound industry, report finds

There are plenty of growth opportunities but some of today's widespread self-service uses may have reached their peak

NCR deploys self-serve kiosks in Canada's Bay and Home Outfitters

August 8, 2010

Hudson's Bay Company, Canada's largest diversified general merchandise retailer and provider of Canada's largest gift registry, and NCR Corp. officially…

Studios see bux from redbox kiosk rental-delay deal

August 5, 2010

The CEO of Time Warner said the movie studio is seeing higher sales after forcing redbox, Netflix and similar DVD kiosk rental services into 28-day new release…

Redbox to expand into CVS stores nationwide

August 4, 2010

Redbox is coming to a drug store near you. 　

Coinstar's stock on a summer thrillride as quarterly numbers confuse investors

In the last week the leader in DVD kiosk rentals reported solid second quarter numbers but saw its stock plummet then recover.

NCR's 'c-tailing' (r)evolution

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The company's new approach is as much a philosophy of retail as it is a suite of hardware and software.

Study: Self-service tech helps boost consumer loyalty

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

A recent study indicates that consumers want more control over when, where and how they shop — and a consistent cross-channel experience when they do.

Benefits of Bill-Payment Kiosks for Retailers

Payment-accepting self-service technology can help stores increase revenue, add foot traffic and create a better customer experience.

Walmart Asda launches wine selector kiosk

June 27, 2010

Walmart-owned grocery chain Asda in the United Kingdom has deployed in-store kiosks to help customers choose wine. The Wine Selector is currently being trialed…

Global Axcess secures funds for DVD kiosk and ATM growth

June 20, 2010

The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that Global Axcess Corp., an independent provider of self-service kiosks, said it was borrowing $17 million from…

Premier Wireless Solutions chooses the Nexaira BCII for M2M applications

June 20, 2010

SAN DIEGO—Nexaira Wireless Inc. has announced the signing of a VAR agreement with Premier Wireless Solutions, a wireless distributor of value-added services…

NCR responds to social media concerns of Britons

June 17, 2010

Briton users have recently expressed concern about their shopping experience, according to internetretailing.net. A recent NCR Corp. study found that customers…

Quest Adds Passlogix v-GO Single Sign-On to Technology Services

June 16, 2010

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California-based technology management firm Quest has announced it has expanded its solutions portfolio for banking, healthcare…

Kohls kiosks coming to stores by fall

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The discount retailer is giving consumers yet another channel to get wanted products when store stock is low or inventory is not available at retail locations.