Retail News & Media

Checks and balances

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

While direct deposit and online banks have changed the way many people handle their money, there are still countless paychecks generated and distributed every…

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Woolworths expands in-store Internet ordering

June 27, 2005

MANCHESTER, U.K. - Fulfillment firm Zendor announced in a news release that it is providing support for Woolworths' newly expanded in-store Internet ordering…

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Circle K goes digital

June 27, 2005

Convenience Store News: California-based c-store chain Circle K has completed installation of the Navitouch Interactive Broadcast Network, which delivers…

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Supermarkets to spend big on self-checkout

June 27, 2005

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Supermarkets plan to increase spending on self-checkout systems and workforce management software in the next 12 months, according to a new…

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Blue-ribbon kiosks, part I

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

In the first of a series of stories looking at award-winning kiosk designs, the spotlight is focused on Burn A Song and WinesandRecipes.com.

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Mobile phone eyed as payment mechanism

June 26, 2005

Associated Press: The nearly ubiquitous cell phone might be taking on one more function soon - payment method. In Japan, NTT DoCoMo boasts 3 million cell phone…

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What price loyalty?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A new study shows that many loyalty programs are focusing too heavily on pricing, which might be having the opposite of its intended effect. What is the right…

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Elo offers 32-inch surface-wave touchscreen

June 23, 2005

MENLO PARK, Calif. - Elo TouchSystems, a business unit of Tyco Electronics, announced in a news release the availability of its new 32-inch IntelliTouch…

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How safe are contactless payment systems?

June 20, 2005

CIO Insight: With contactless payment systems on the rise, security pundits are weighing in heavily on their safety. 7-Eleven chief information officer Keith…

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Retail Systems '05

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Chicago's sprawling McCormick Place played host to this year's Retail Systems Conference & Exposition, and although the show focused largely on supply chain…

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Moving from the Web to the kiosk

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For those who are getting ready to deploy their first kiosk, the temptation to simply move existing Web content to the new vehicle can be great. If you go this…

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New version of Mac Internet kiosk software released

June 16, 2005

The Mac Observer: App4mac Software has unveiled version 4.0 of its wKiosk Browser software, which allows Internet kiosk applications to be designed and run on…

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Kiosk, Internet or DIY?

June 16, 2005

The Globe and Mail: The merits of different methods of photo printing are discussed in this article, which finds a new kiosk user pleased with the experience…

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The next generation of DVD rental?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Kiosks are taking aim at the titanic movie rental industry. But will their convenience and low prices be enough to woo consumers away from a leisurely stroll…

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IBM expands efforts to push RFID

June 14, 2005

New York Times: IBM Global Services, the computing giant's consulting arm, will begin selling advice on dealing with privacy issues related to RFID. Plans…

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Hologram coupon ads are here

June 14, 2005

The Birmingham News: HoloDeem Inc. has introduced a kiosk that projects three-dimensional holographic images, to lure customers to learn about products and…

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Chase Bank introduces contactless 'blink' card

June 12, 2005

DENVER - Chase Bank U.S.A., a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., announced in a news release the Colorado rollout of its new Chase "contactless" credit card…

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Berlin Productions wins Aurora Award

June 12, 2005

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Berlin Productions announced in a news release that it earned a gold Aurora Award for its development of an interactive shelf-mounted…

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Stored Value Systems, Coinstar offer new distribution channels

June 12, 2005

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Stored Value Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comdata Corporation, announced in a news release it has completed an agreement with…

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Internet kiosks and the law

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Pay-per-use Internet is one of the oldest and most established segments in the industry. But are there big-picture legal ramifications that operators may not…

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