Retail News & Media
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.
read nowVirtual 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…
read nowAPS 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…
read nowNetkey 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…
read nowKiosks 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…
read nowKiosks 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…
read nowShowroom 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…
read nowMeridian 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…
read nowGivex 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…
read nowAsk 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…
read nowFujitsu 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.
read nowZombie 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…
read nowMicro 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…
read nowKiosk, 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…
read nowThe high-tech way to order lunch meat comes to Bigg's
May 12, 2004
CINCINNATI-Bigg's Hypermarkets is using kiosks to help customers skip long lines at the deli, according to a story in the Cincinnati Post.
read nowMenards selects Netkey for customer self-service
May 12, 2004
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Menards, the nation's third-largest home-improvement retailer, will use self-serve applications from Netkey to drive sales and enhance its…
read nowLeft Right Marketing Technology announces plans for CrazyGrazer.com
May 11, 2004
LAS VEGAS-Following the recent completion of the merger agreement between Crazy Grazer LLC and Left Right Marketing Technology, Inc. (LRMK), the company is…
read nowKiosk focuses on healthy eating, nutrition
May 1, 2004
PORTLAND, OR--Food, nutrition and recipe information are available at the flick of a finger through Foodnotes EasyAnswers Touchscreen kiosk.
read nowPixology strikes major photo-kiosk deal with Costco wholesale clubs
April 15, 2004
LONDON--British digital-imagery firm Pixology Plc has struck a deal with Seattle-based Costco Wholesale Corp. to provide software for photo kiosks.
read nowDVD-rental kiosks get ready for their close-up
Is it 'Blockbuster beware' as new machines start to fling flicks at the masses?
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