Commentary: The tech and features that shoppers want

A new large-scale shopper survey sheds light on consumers who mix online and in-store shopping in whatever way is most convenient for them.

Mattress store goes completely associate-free

January 30, 2015

Management monitors the store via web cams, and shoppers can place their orders whenever they are ready on the in-store kiosks.

Belly opts for Moki to drive consumer-facing tablets

January 30, 2015

Cloud-based software provider Moki has announced that Belly, which it says is the country's largest customer loyalty network and marketing solution, has…

FaceCake virtual dressing room celebrates Super Bowl XLIX with 'NFL Fan Style Tour'

January 29, 2015

FaceCake's Swivel Virtual Dressing Room engages fans instantly, letting them get their game on with the latest NFL styles and Gameday spirit gear aboard a…

100 million Automated-X shares retired

January 27, 2015

Automated-X Inc., a Salt Lake City-based automation technology company, announced that two majority shareholders have retired 100 million shares each of…

UGG deploys Demandware kiosks in 5 UK stores

January 26, 2015

Demandware Inc., provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, announced that UGG Australia, designer and distributer of apparel and footwear, deployed…

U-Vend attends Las Vegas tailgating show

January 16, 2015

U-Vend Inc., a consumer products and technology company that develops, distributes and markets next-generation self-serve electronic kiosks in a variety of…

Retail kiosk provider Automated-X sets up shop in Chicago

January 15, 2015

Automated-X, provider of automated retail kiosks and technologies, announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters from Houston to Chicago.

Outerwall to release Q4 2014 results

January 15, 2015

Outerwall Inc., parent company of Redbox, Coinstar and EcoATM kiosks, will report 2014 Q4 and full-year financial results on Thursday, Feb. 5, after the market…

HP unveils retail system for kiosks

January 14, 2015

HP announced several new retail technologies to enhance security, customer experience and enable operational efficiencies at the NRF BIG Show in New York City…

New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

Outerwall continues charitable partnership with Seattle Seahawks

January 13, 2015

Outerwall Inc., parent company of Redbox entertainment, Coinstar money services and ecoATM electronics recycling, announced that it will extend the company's…

Direct Source to feature Bouncepad kiosks at retail show

January 6, 2015

The company will showcase its services at the National Retail Federation Big Show in January.

Star Micronics to feature kiosk, digital tech at retail show

January 6, 2015

Edison, New Jersey-based Star Micronics America, a manufacturer of mobile, POS, and customer engagement solutions, will showcase its new solutions at the 104th…

Lowe's launches mobile robot kiosk

December 31, 2014

Lowe’s Innovation Labs, Fellow Robots and Singularity University have partnered to launch retail robot kiosk OSHbot in Orchard Supply Hardware, a Lowe's…

Driving the Ford F-150 truck experience

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Ford Trucks is employing showroom kiosks to help prospective customers kick the tires on the new F-150.

Sterilyfe USA's digital advertising hand sanitation kiosk 'exceeding expectations'

December 30, 2014

Sterilyfe USA's launch of the patented digital advertising hand sanitation kiosk into Harris Teeter Grocery, a Kroger owned company, is exceeding expectations…

Second TV audition kiosk opens in Southern California

December 30, 2014

BBooth, Inc, The Talent Discovery Company, launched its latest TV audition booth at the Hollywood and Highland Center Court in Los Angeles.

Kiosk company 'strongly in favor' of FDA ruling for nutritional labels on vending machines

December 29, 2014

Blint Shakes, the developers an automated kiosk that dispenses blended protein shakes, announced their support for the recent FDA rule requiring vending…

Wincor Nixdorf to unveil latest kiosk, discuss global trends at NRF

December 22, 2014

Wincor Nixdorf, provider of retail and banking IT solutions, announced an update to its attendance at the National Retail Federation event in New York.