Starbucks, Coinstar brew up self-service espresso bars

June 3, 2008

The Puget Sound (Seattle, Wash.) Business Journal: Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with selling espresso drinks from a machine, sans barista. The company…

Macy's to roll out consumer electronics kiosks

June 1, 2008

Marketing Daily: Macy's, which has been testing vending kiosks that dispense consumer electronics, says it's rolling its e-Spot automated shops into more than…

Eco-vending kiosk showcased at Idaho Green Expo

June 1, 2008

BOISE, Idaho — Earthpure Organics showcased its 100 percent organic, EnergyStar compliant vending kiosk at the Idaho Green Expo recently. Earthpure Organics…

Macy's expands automated retail program

May 27, 2008

NEW YORK — On the heels of a successful two-year pilot of personal electronic automated retail shops with ZoomSystems, Macy's announced the rollout of this…

FansEdge retail store to add ordering kiosks

May 21, 2008

CHICAGO — FansEdge, a provider of licensed sports products, announced the opening of a new store in Aurora, Ill. that will use multiple marketing channels…

Tesco's all-self-checkout approach a hit with shoppers

May 19, 2008

The Retail Bulletin: Tesco's Fresh & Easy chain has uniquely adopted an all-self-checkout model that was initially questioned but is gaining increasing…

For Microsoft Surface, retail applications will be key

May 19, 2008

Adweek: Microsoft's Surface interface was unveiled a year ago, around the same time that Apple launched the iPhone, which uses a similar "natural-user…

Utopia self-service checkout kiosk launched in Chicago

May 19, 2008

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The first major installation of Pan-Oston's Utopia self-service checkout solution is underway in the 30-outlet Chicago-area grocery chain…

Man accused of stealing $450,000 from Coinstar kiosks

May 18, 2008

The (Everett, Wash.) HeraldNet: He's accused of stealing around $450,000 from grocery store coin-counting machines in three states. Local police believe…

3M Touch Systems introduces new touch monitor

May 15, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas — 3M Touch Systems Inc., a provider of capacitive touch technology, announced the MicroTouch CT150 15-inch Touch Monitor, designed for…

Fujitsu expands line of wide-aspect ratio touchscreens

May 15, 2008

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Citing a market growth of wide-aspect ratio LCDs, Fujitsu Components America Inc. announced an expanded line-up of standard, wide-aspect…

SURVEY: European consumers demand more self-service options

May 15, 2008

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Increasing numbers of European consumers use self-service in their everyday lives, and the latest research from NCR Corp. shows an…

Seiko Instruments introduces thermal printer for entry-level kiosks

May 14, 2008

TORRANCE, Calif. — Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s Thermal Printer Division, a provider of thermal printer technology, announced a new small-form-factor…

NextWindow to introduce next-gen touchscreen

May 14, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — NextWindow, a designer and manufacturer of optical touch technology, announced the introduction of its new 2150 Optical Touchscreen for…

Exhibit space going quickly for fall's KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe

May 12, 2008

LONDON — Exhibitor space is already at a premium for KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe, scheduled for Oct. 1-2.

Meridian Kiosks unveils latest outdoor kiosk design

May 11, 2008

ABERDEEM, N.C. — Meridian Kiosks has announced the latest addition to its outdoor kiosk line.    The Titan kiosk has watertight construction and a NEMA …

Healthnotes kiosks change name to Aisle7

May 11, 2008

Progressive Grocer: Healthnotes, a provider of wellness marketing programs for food and drug retailers, has changed its name to Aisle7 in a new branding…

European market growing

Summit Research's report takes a look at trends in the kiosk industry.

MEI launches retail banknote recycler for self-checkout systems

May 8, 2008

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — MEI, a developer of unattended payment systems, launched its Cashflow Banknote Recycler for self-checkout operations in all retail…

Kiosk Europe Expo and Digital Signage Expo open in Germany

by David Drain

May 7, 2008

ESSEN, Germany — The second annual Kiosk Europe Expo opened Tuesday with a new component this year: Digital Signage Expo. The co-located expos are organized by…