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.

KioskCom – KIOSK features latest designs for high-growth sectors

April 12, 2010

KIOSK Information Systems will be showcasing brand new standard, custom, and outdoor designs at this year's KioskCom/Digital Signage Show as application…

Redbox hints at unlimited streaming media plan

by James Bickers

April 6, 2010

If a recent survey sent out by DVD kiosk operator redbox is any indication, the company is thinking about getting into the streaming media business.

LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers

Retail food chain Kroger is deploying a self-service healthcare and nutritional information program for its shoppers.

NEC demonstrates robotic self-checkout assistant

April 2, 2010

NEC has paired an e-money version of its Twinpos self-checkout system with its PaPeRo research robot as a concept demonstrator for self-checkout interactivity.

Hypercom signs distribution deal with MCS

April 1, 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz., based Hypercom Corporation announced that MCS Micronic Computer Systeme GmbH will resell Hypercom's high security Artema Modular payment…

Redbox moves to dismiss class action suit

March 31, 2010

The St. Clair Record reports that DVD rental kiosk company Redbox has moved to dismiss a class-action suit filed in St. Clair County, Ill.   Lead plaintiff…

Informal poll bodes well for kiosks in retail

Better economy and improved public opinion are pushing more retailers to self-service.

In Ontario, drug kiosk rollout awaits regulation

March 28, 2010

The Toronto Star reports that the Ontario government, in its passage late last year of Bill 179, approved the concept of "remote dispensing" of medicines…

MediaTile's HumanKiosk wins emerging tech award

March 24, 2010

The HumanKiosk, MediaTile's prototype free-standing, interactive digital signage solution has received a first place award in the Enterprise Mobile Marketing…

FDA bans self-service sale of cigarettes

March 18, 2010

NACSonline.com reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg held a press…

Survey: Tech-savvy shoppers setting the pace in Canada

March 15, 2010

MARKHAM, On. — A new IBM global survey which included 4,000 Canadians reveals that Canadians are more loyal than most to their primary retailers. The study…

Recession: Kiosks gain while worker-displacement issue looms

March 7, 2010

The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.): While kiosks and other labor-saving technology gained greater appreciation in the recession, some employee-advocates…