Wincor Nixdorf helps consumer electronics store launch self-checkout

May 21, 2007

PADERBORN, Germany—The Saturn store in Ingolstadt is the first consumer electronics retail store in Europe to install self-checkout systems from Wincor…

Amtrak raises bar, makes ticketing kiosks ADA compliant

May 15, 2007

To increase the usability and aesthetics of its ticketing kiosk line, Amtrak worked with KIOSK Information Systems to upgrade its aging terminals.

Avocent, GSTV partner for digital signage marketing project

May 14, 2007

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Avocent Corporation, announced customer partnership with Gas Station TV providing programming through video monitors and speakers…

Provision, CREDITZ partner for reward kiosks

May 14, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — CEO America Inc, the U.S. licensee of CREDITZ Digital Currency, announced that Provision Interactive Technologies Inc. has selected…

British supplier expands loyalty kiosk program

May 10, 2007

ESSEN, Germany — Boots, a British health and beauty supplier, announced that it will launch an Advantage Card Extra Offer kiosk by the end of August. …

Food-ordering gets big bite of NACStech

C-store tech show grows as industry relies on self-service to meet customer demand.

Dressing rooms aide shoppers through RFID

May 9, 2007

Gizmag.com: Retail-tracking-solutions provider Paxar has developed a consumer-facing RFID solution called the magicmirror. When a customer or sales associate…

Auto-Star partners with Hand Held for mini-kiosk

May 9, 2007

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Auto-Star Compusystems and Hand Held Products have partnered to develop a kiosk that uses Auto-Star's Star-Plus point-of-sale and…

Fujitsu releases POS software for grocers

May 8, 2007

FRISCO, Texas  — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has announced plans to develop the next release of its GlobalSTORE POS software. Stop &…

Portland company provides recipes through kiosks

May 7, 2007

East Bay Business Times: Portland, Ore.-based Healthnotes, provider of wellness-driven marketing programs for retailers, has partnered with EatingWell…

Outdoors retailer intros self-service

May 6, 2007

Dmnews.com: Outdoors retailer Cabela's, based in Sidney, Neb., says it expects to introduce several customer-service options designed to enhance its…

Healthnotes releases pharmacy, nutrition kiosks

May 6, 2007

PORTLAND, Ore. — Healthnotes has launched Healthy Living kiosks for pharmacy and nutrition departments located in its redesigned Fresh Ideas Centers, the…

Visa intros Visa payWave in Canada

May 3, 2007

TORONTO — Visa Canada Association announced the availability of its contactless technology, Visa payWave, in the Canadian market. Visa payWave-enabled…

BP offers contactless payments at branded sites

May 3, 2007

CSNews.com: Hoping to improve its customers' experience, BP is introducing universal contactless payment technology at participating BP-branded retail…

Solectron receives award from Kodak

May 3, 2007

MILPITAS, Calif. — Solectron Corp., a provider of integrated electronic supply chain services including design, manufacturing and aftermarket services…

Fujitsu launches U-Scan Genesis self-checkout

May 2, 2007

FRISCO, Texas — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announced the U-Scan Genesis family of self-checkout systems has completed live retail trial testing.  …

Apunix, IBM collaborative effort wins award

May 2, 2007

The Scentsa makes shopping for fragrances easier.

Exhibitors take Self Service Expo to new level

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Las Vegas show draws the right kind of traffic for exhibitors and attendees.

Shazamm launches new application Z-one

April 30, 2007

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Shazamm has announced the launch of its new application, Z-one.   Z-one combines Shazamm's proprietary asset-management platform ZMedia…

U.S. officials recommend better RFID security

April 30, 2007

Computerworld.com: Organizations that use RFID devices should systematically evaluate potential security and privacy risks posed by the technology, U.S.