Pay-at-the-pump deters thefts from both customers and employees

June 25, 2006

ePaynews: Pay-at-pump fueling services not only deter motorists from leaving a gas station without paying, but reduce the risk of store attendants stealing…

Zoom picks up two high-profile placements

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Two recent deals are attracting a lot of attention for Zoom Systems, the company that is bringing the "robotic store" concept to retail.

NCR sprinkles new kiosks, ATM frills into conference mix

A self-service shipping kiosk led a small contingent of debuts at the company's Washington conference.

Kiosks, self-checkout increase retail sales

June 21, 2006

ePaynews: Consumer familiarity with online shopping is accelerating the in-store use of kiosks and self-checkout, which in turn is benefiting retailers that…

Wincor Nixdorf self-checkout a success in Munich

June 21, 2006

PADERBORN - Customers at the Edeka store in Unterhaching near Munich, which uses Beetle iScan self-scanning equipment, regard the technology very favorably as…

Kiosk serves info to car shoppers

June 21, 2006

DaimlerChrysler turns to Elo for its Vehicle Information Center kiosk.

Videocart failure sheds light on in-store advertising

June 20, 2006

Advertising Age: Despite all the talk about the power of in-store advertising and the oft-touted statistic that 70 percent of purchasing decisions are made in…

Norwegian grocer launches digital menu boards

June 20, 2006

OSLO, Norway - Norwegian grocery retailer NorgesGruppen has launched its new Shell FRESH concept, which offers healthy, delicate and enticing fast food…

What's next for self-checkout

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June 19, 2006

NCR's Mike Webster looks to the future of self-checkout, with an eye on three key areas of innovation.

Florida wins $2.2M against Internet kiosk company

June 19, 2006

Tampa Bay Business Journal: Global Resources Inc., which advertised business opportunities for public-access Internet machines at "lucrative locations" has…

Major retailers considering DVD-burning kiosks

June 19, 2006

ePaynews: Major U.S. retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy are evaluating the potential of DVD download kiosks to ensure their continued share of the…

Gatorade takes survey kiosks on the road

June 15, 2006

Collecting feedback from users on new energy bar products was Gatorade's main objective for the project.

Contactless payments a $724 billion market

June 15, 2006

ePaynews: The global contactless payments market is estimated at $724 billion, with the U.S. comprising the largest market ahead of Japan, the U.K. and…

HP helps itself to share of self-service industry

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

With the launch of two self-service kiosks, Hewlett-Packard is poised to make a formidable run at do-it-yourself.

Kiosks automate routine POS activation tasks

June 14, 2006

ePaynews: Touchscreen kiosk terminals are infiltrating North America's convenience stores as operators seek to reduce staff overheads and maximize floor space…

Nike launches interactive signage program

June 13, 2006

TORONTO - Digital View, provider of digital signage and digital media networks, and Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Canada's largest out-of-home media firm, are…

Live-assisted sales create new possibilities

New live-assisted technologies from two companies enable more sales, less payroll. Developers say kiosks and interactive digital signs are only the beginning.

Australian wine-merchant's kiosk is a hit

June 12, 2006

The Age: A liquor superstore in Australia is getting positive feedback from customers on its new wine-education kiosk. Customers scan a bottle at one of the…

Sony tests Zoom automated stores in three locations

June 12, 2006

CNET: With the installation of new souped-up automated kiosks in three shopping malls this week, Sony hopes to make the purchase of many of its electronics…

NCR vows to dominate self-service at inaugural U.S. conference

June 8, 2006

WASHINGTON - Saying he is "passionate about the space," NCR president and chief executive Bill Nuti kicked off the company's first U.S. self-service…