Retail News & Media
Cash in on the prepaid wireless market
The market for pay-as-you-go wireless phones is growing. What better way to sell prepaid phone cards than through kiosks? Find out what industry insiders think…
read nowNumber of digital prints at retail locations on the rise
December 28, 2004
News-Leader.com Deanne Gallup often prints her digital pictures at home, but for Christmas, she wanted to use a family photo in her greeting cards. And that…
read nowGerman company rolls out 702 kiosks
December 27, 2004
DUSSELDORF, Germany - The German dm-drogerie market drug store group deployed dm-Service-Points kiosk systems in its 702 stores during the last quarter of…
read nowWill self-service bring an end to idle conversation?
December 27, 2004
Retail Wire: Sociologists and others are concerned that the modern reliance on technology-based self-service is eroding people's ability to communicate with…
read nowFriendlyway introduces new business unit
December 22, 2004
Business Wire: friendlyway, Inc. rounded out its kiosk solutions by introducing its new business unit, "friendlyway Media."
read nowRFID grows in use despite little fanfare
December 19, 2004
Billings Gazette: To understand something called radio frequency identification, dig the car keys out of your pocket.
read nowMusic industry tunes in to Starbucks' CD sales
December 19, 2004
The Seattle Times: There are many paths to Grammy glory - the world's grand concert halls, the elite recording studios of Los Angeles, Nashville's storied…
read nowKiosk cost: How much can you spend?
December 16, 2004
How much should you spend on a kiosk? Just as important is the question, how much can you save on one?
read nowIBM introduces WebSphere software
December 16, 2004
SOMERS, N.Y. - IBM today introduced new WebSphere software designed to extend computing to the edge of business, according to a news release. The new software…
read nowInfo Touch Technologies announces 2004 financial results
December 16, 2004
Canada NewsWire: Info Touch Technologies Corp. (TSX-V: IFT) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004.
read nowFriendlyway completes reverse merger with Biofarm
December 15, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO - Friendlyway, Inc. today announced the closing of a stock exchange transaction with Biofarm, Inc., according to a news release. Under the terms…
read nowBest Buy kiosks use music theory to recommend CDs
December 14, 2004
San Mateo County Times: Need a recommendation for a new music CD? Forget your friend. Use a sophisticated computer program that employs music theory to match…
read noweAnytime kiosks offer self-service drycleaning drop off and pick up
December 12, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ohio - eAnytime Kiosks Incorporated announced that it has entered into a partnering agreement with Crystal Resort Cleaners to place computerized…
read nowAn ATM approach to movie rentals
December 12, 2004
Boston.com: Eduardo Alvarez's start-up company, Boomerang Movies, is building a kiosk to dispense DVDs. Alvarez want to compete with online rental companies…
read nowWincor Nixdorf unveils two new kiosks
December 9, 2004
AUSTIN, Texas - Wincor Nixdorf Inc. announced the release of two new kioks on Dec. 10, according to a company news release.
read nowWireless, surfboard-shaped kiosk key to BMW campaign
BMW is readying a new sporty vehicle, and with it comes a groundbreaking new kiosk, the X3 Lite. These kiosks fold down, are wireless and have a changeable…
read nowTechnik introduces CD/DVD dispenser
December 9, 2004
COLUMBUS, Neb. - Technik Mfg, Inc. introduced a new product line to dispense CDs and DVDs from kiosks and vending machines, according to a press release.
read nowCyphermint partners with PayStar to provide prepaid Visa debit services
December 8, 2004
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - A strategic alliance of Cyphermint, Inc. and PayStar Corporation will supply Worldwide Communications Group, Inc.'s (WWCG) underserved…
read nowFrost & Sullivan selects Hand Held Products for award
December 7, 2004
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y - Frost & Sullivan honored Hand Held Products, Inc. with its Market Penetration Leadership Award, according to a news release. The…
read nowPlanar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP
December 7, 2004
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are…
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