Nokia rolls out mobile imaging kiosk campaign

June 20, 2004

NEW DELHI -- Nokia has launched a mobile imaging campaign to promote the benefits of imaging to cellular subscribers, according to a company release.As part of…

Do it yourself: Bay Area Albertsons add U-scan

June 17, 2004

SAN FRANCISO -- Albertson's shoppers can now opt for self-service checkout, according to an article in SiliconValley.com.The chain has installed U-sacn kiosks…

Themed Soft Zones to include kiosks

June 14, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Limelight Media Group, Inc. will use kiosks in its Themed Soft Zones, located in high traffic mall locations, according to a company…

IBM moves Linux beat to Brazil

June 14, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO - As part of its move to sell to corporations along industry lines, IBM's Global Services division is offering services to Brazilian corporations…

Cricket Communications and Info Touch Technologies partner to offer new E-Wiz technology

June 13, 2004

MEMPHIS--Cricket Communications and Info Touch Technologies (IFT:TSX Venture) have partnered to offer Cricket customers a new, more convenient way to pay their…

Auto insurance available through Circle K kiosks

June 10, 2004

BURNABY, B.C. -- Auto insurance just became more convenient for Phoenix residents. Customers at select Circle K stores throughout the city can renew or apply…

Future is now at supermarket

June 9, 2004

RHEINBERG, Germany - METRO AG's Extra supermarket outlets recently began an experiment, known as the Future Store, according to an article in CIO.com.

Virtual art shopping takes off at Home Depot specialty stores

There is little more personal than selecting the artwork to adorn a house or office. Consumers can spend weeks, even months searching for the perfect print to…

APS Wireless stores first to install SmartServ Mobile content kiosks

June 2, 2004

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Online, Inc. and APS Wireless have signed an agreement making APS Wireless the first independent cell phone chain in the United States…

Netkey releases software platform for retail self-service and digital merchandising

June 1, 2004

CHICAGO-Netkey Inc. today announced a new release of its industry-leading software platform for retail self-service and digital merchandising management. The…

Kiosks in the Fast Lane

May 29, 2004

Luxury automobile manufacturer BMW has launched the latest generation of its showroom kiosks, and everyone involved is convinced this project will not run out…

Kiosks take HR to 'hire' level

Companies like shipping firm Southeastern Freight, which is now deploying kiosks in its service centers, are using self-service technology to hire…

Showroom Technology acquires Innovative Retail Systems

May 25, 2004

RESTON, Virginia-Showroom Technology, Inc. announced the official launch of its business with the acquisition of Innovative Retail Systems, Inc. according to a…

Meridian kiosks puts best foot forward

May 25, 2004

SOUTHERN PINES, NC—The only way to custom fit insoles is to define the exact measurements of someone's feet. And insole manufacturer Implus is using kiosks to…

Givex introduces new all in one terminal device

May 24, 2004

CHICAGO--Givex Corporation, a leading gift card and loyalty transaction processor, is launching a new "all-in-one" POS terminal device capable of handling gift…

Ask Max is the world's first electronic sales associate

May 17, 2004

TAMPA, Fla.-- Baer Media has selected the NetWolves' Managed Services Offering (MSO) to support its kiosk-based Shopping Information System (SIS) "Ask Max…

Fujitsu expands U-Scan product line from kiosk to the Max

May 17, 2004

FRISCO, Texas--Fujitsu Transaction Solutions launched two new models in its U-Scan line of self-checkout systems according to a company release.

Zombie RFID tags may never die

May 17, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO--As retailers look at the potential of radio frequency ID (RFID) to track merchandise and consumer behavior, privacy campaigners want to make…

Micro Industries announces major advances in systems and services

May 17, 2004

CHICAGO-At Retail Sysytems 2004, Micro Industries introduced two first-of-their-kind interactive client systems: the noiseless, shelf-mountable Touch&Go…

Kiosk, self-serve pavilion highlight June Retail Systems show

May 13, 2004

CHICAGO -- Retail Systems 2003 at McCormick Place here June 9-12 promises new technology and business strategies for retailers in all industry segments. This…