Retail News & Media

Wal-Mart adds movie-making to photo kiosks

August 7, 2007

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Sequoia Media Group announced the launch of myMovieMaker, a new product available at all Wal-Mart stores that…

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REPORT: Self-service improves customer service, differentiation

August 7, 2007

BOSTON — Research report "Killer Kiosks: Redefining the Customer Experience Through Self-Service," published by Aberdeen Group, reveals that 88 percent of the…

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Mid-Atlantic dairy store deploys 82 kiosks

July 31, 2007

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. and High's of Baltimore Inc. have announced plans to deploy multiple self-service kiosks in more than 50 High's Dairy Stores.…

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Tranax, CDS launch self-service gift-card solution

July 29, 2007

NEWARK, Calif. — Tranax Technologies Inc. and Columbus Data Services have parterned to provide a new gift-card function for self-service devices. According…

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Kiosks now used to fill prescriptions

July 24, 2007

Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald: Slide a debit card into an ATM and can get some cash. Slide a debit card into a new machine in Mercy Hospital's emergency room and…

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CVD secures reseller rights to ULTIMedia kiosk products

July 23, 2007

SANTA ANA, Calif. — CVD has signed a deal with ULTIMedia to distribute ULTIMedia's pre-configured interactive kiosks. CVD and ULTIMedia are part of the…

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Smart launches self-service top-up kiosk for mobile phones

July 23, 2007

Asian Journal Online: Mobile network operator Smart Communication Inc. has launched an automated service that makes it easier for subscribers to load airtime…

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Zippi kiosks serve as eBay sales agents

July 22, 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif — Zippi Networks Inc. has announced a partnership to deploy OpenTech Alliance's INSOMNIAC self-service kiosks at select Extra Space storage…

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Touch 'n Save kiosks now in 543 grocery stores

July 18, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Customer-Facing Media has introduced a new in-store network for retail environments. Consumers interact with the network through a kiosk that…

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Givex gift card program integrates with MICROS e7 POS system

July 17, 2007

LAS VEGAS – Givex, a provider of card management technologies including gift, loyalty and other stored value programs, and MICROS Systems Inc., an IT…

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STUDY: Consumers to spend $1.3 trillion at self-service devices by 2011

July 16, 2007

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — When it comes to paying for goods and services, consumers continue to take matters into their own hands, according to IHL Consulting Group.

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Sony launches kiosk vending machines

July 15, 2007

This Week in Consumer Electronics: Sony Electronics plans to test new vending kiosks — maintained and operated by Zoom Systems — that showcase and sell…

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French boutique uses RFID-powered loyalty card program

July 11, 2007

RFID Journal: Gedenim, a French clothing retail chain specializing in jeans, is using RFID loyalty cards in an effort to attract young shoppers to its stores.

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Australian retail giant to launch self-service initiative

July 11, 2007

Current.com.au: Australian retail giant Harvey Norman plans to roll out Fujifilm self-service digital photo printing kiosks within its stores nationally. In…

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MIT demonstrates 'wireless electricity'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Magnetically coupled resonance could someday mean the end of wiring.

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New self-service mini-kiosk provides magnetic stripe reader

July 4, 2007

WindowsforDevices.com: Hand Held Products released its latest Windows CE 5.0-powered self-service mini-kiosk for retail environments. The Image Kiosk 857…

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NCR releases self-service study

June 24, 2007

Insideretailing.com: A U.S. consumer study conducted by NCR Corp. found that modern consumers prefer to deal with retailers who offer self-service options.

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Polo Ralph Lauren window touchscreen makes its way London

June 21, 2007

USA Today: The rear-projection touchscreen designed for Polo Ralph Lauren has been deployed at the company's flagship London store. Boris Becker, Ralph…

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Staples tries webcam-driven help kiosks to combat labor shortage

June 20, 2007

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: Experticity is working to mitigate the effects of the current labor shortage in Alberta, Canada, by offering in-store…

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NCR retail survey: Long queues mean more walk-aways

June 20, 2007

domain-B.com: NCR Corp. unveiled its "Queue Frustration" self-service retail survey undertaken by ACNielsen among working men and women between 25 to 45 years…

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