Store wars: How retail ecommerce executives can win the battle for the last aisle

by Alex Richardson — director, Ralph Lauren Media

June 29, 2004

Over the next two years, leading ecommerce executives in retail will see a growing need to implement in-store digital merchandising strategies in order to gain…

Networking -- the next wave in photo kiosks

June 29, 2004

Shutterbugs are well aware of the advantages of digital imaging and do-it-yourself automatic photo machine kiosks. The amateur photographer has never before…

Supermarkets use kiosks to keep customers in love

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June 29, 2004

Leading-edge supermarkets are giving the retail sector food for thought on how to attract and maintain customer loyalty.Several grocery chains are testing new…

Welcome to the do-it-yourself age

June 28, 2004

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - More companies are using self-service kiosks that help customers handle transactions themselves, according to an article in the Portsmouth…

FlashFixers launches the photosaver service

June 28, 2004

EXETER, N.H. - FlashFixers is launching its PhotoSaver Service, according to a company release PhotoSaver is a professional digital photo recovery program for…

Wi-Fi kiosks could help drivers leave CDs at home

June 24, 2004

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and auto supplier Delphi Corp envision Wi-Fi kiosks at gas stations and retail outlets where drivers of Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles could…

Kodak makes it easier for consumers to print digital pictures

June 23, 2004

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Kodak is helping consumers by offering solutions to their digital printing questions and expanding the availability of KODAK Picture Maker…

Gino's East launches twin kiosks

June 23, 2004

CHICAGO - Gino's East is using touchscreen kiosks to allow in-store customers to order and ship the restaurant's legendary Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to…

NCR EasyPoint kiosks deployed by bigg's for deli-ordering

June 22, 2004

ATLANTA - NCR Corporation is installing deli-ordering solutions using NCR EasyPoint kiosks in most bigg's Hypermarket locations, according to a company news…

Retailers turn to kiosks for screening applicants

June 22, 2004

ST. LOUIS - Many retailers, frustrated by high employee turnover, are turning to computerized kiosks to screen potential employees to identify trustworthy and…

Coinstar to turn change into coffee

June 21, 2004

SEATTLE - Coinstar is adding Starbucks gift cards to its lineup of services in its latest bid to attract customers and increase revenue, according to an…

Store wars: How retail ecommerce executives can win the battle for the last aisle

by Alex Richardson — director, Ralph Lauren Media

The battle for the "last aisle" is one of the biggest challenges facing ecommerce and retail executives.  In response, they will need to implement in-store…

Retailer Target drops smart chips from loyalty program

June 20, 2004

DETROIT, Mich. -- The utility of smart-chip technology appears to be in question following an announcement by loyalty software provider, Catuity, that its…

Toyota latest dealer to create dynamic showroom

June 20, 2004

NEW YORK -- This month, the Toyota Scion rolls out in select Toyota dealerships in East, Gulf and Southeast states. Scion will go on sale in Midwest and…

Retailers and telcos are keen adopters of kiosk services

June 20, 2004

DALLAS, TX--ePaynews.com reported that wireless operators, Cingular and Verizon, are using in-store kiosks to simplify monthly bill payments for their…

Summit: Retail kiosks to dominate industry for some time to come; U.S. surpasses Europe

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Summit Research Associates Inc. released the fifth edition of its flagship "Kiosks and Internet Technology" report. The statistics show that retail accounts…

C-stores: Are they missing money at the pump?

by Angela Lawson — buyer, Kaba Ilco Corp

Pay-at-the-pump terminals, they definitely make life easier. But is there revenue potential in non-fuel self-service or are the obstacles greater than…

Self-Service changes the way consumers do business

June 20, 2004

RALEIGH, NC--It's a well known fact that most people hate waiting in line, especially when it's due to a slow moving cashier or clerk. The solution, according…

More groceries check out self-service

June 20, 2004

WASHINGTON - The future does not look bright for supermarket-checkout clerks, according to a story on Journalnow.com Self-checkout machines are becoming more…

Healthnotes launches compact version of consumer health kiosk

June 20, 2004

PORTLAND, Ore.- Healthnotes Inc. is launching the new EasyAnswers Touchscreen Counter Top kiosk  to help retail pharmacies and supermarkets offer an…