Staples takes a page from the omnichannel playbook (Video)

The office supply chain's recent prototype stores aim to blend online with in-store.

Staples tacks on digital signage, kiosks to omnichannel stores

Office supply chain Staples recently announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and digital signage. The…

Asda pilots in-store kiosks, fulfillment lockers

June 24, 2013

Asda, Europe's version of Walmart, recently introduced self-service kiosks that allow shoppers to browse and order a wider range of its non-food products. The…

Staples launches in-store kiosks for endless aisle

June 20, 2013

The office supply chain Staples today announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and consultation areas for…

Digital imaging scanner released by Datalogic

June 20, 2013

Datalogic, providers of retail checkout scanning technology, has announced the availability of the Magellan 9800i scanner-scale, a fully digital, multiplane…

Smartphones, kiosks central to talks of retail's future

June 19, 2013

Retail's latest trends were discussed this week at the Bloomberg Next Big Thing Summit in Half Moon Bay, Calif., and smartphones and kiosks were the talk of…

UK chocolatier Thorntons pilots in-store kiosks

June 14, 2013

The U.K.-based confectionery retailer Thorntons is testing a new in-store kiosk that allows shoppers to buy from its extended online product range using One…

HP tablet jacket turns device into POS

June 12, 2013

Hewlett Packard introduced a jacket for its ElitePad that transforms the tablet into a point-of-sale device, according to crn.com.

Cummins Allison offering more deployment options for grocers

June 12, 2013

Cummins Allison, providers of currency, coin and check handling solutions, today announced the introduction of new offerings for grocers.

Photo kiosk turns to Kickstarter for funding

June 11, 2013

Alpha Event Marketing Services has launched a Kickstarter project to fund guppyPOD, its small form factor photo booth kiosk. The company is using the…

Comark adds Pedestal to rugged kiosk line

June 10, 2013

Comark announced today the addition of a new Outdoor Pedestal Kiosk to its ruggedized retail and self-service product line.

Virtual shopping kiosks: The new sales assistant

by Frank Olea

As people become acquainted to and more comfortable with using tablets, smartphones and other touchscreen technology within their shopping experience, it is…

Window shopping gets real with eBay's 'shoppable windows'

June 6, 2013

EBay Inc. is launching a solution for storefronts aimed at increasing a retailer's sales — and keeping the commerce flowing even after business hours.

TimeTrade amps up retail solutions with kiosks, digital signage

June 6, 2013

TimeTrade, providers of online appointment scheduling technology for businesses, has announced upgrades to its TimeTrade Retail solution that it says will…

New study reveals a growing appetite for self-service among consumers

June 5, 2013

Personalized automation may be the ticket to winning the wallets of global consumers, according to the Cisco Customer Experience Report released today.

Sport Chek Retail Lab cultivates tech-heavy customer experience

by Christopher Hall

The Canadian sporting goods chain created an award-winning retail environment at its flagship in Toronto.

Armodilo adds pegboard mount to display line

June 4, 2013

Capitalizing on the popularity of tablet display solutions, Armodilo announced another mounting option for its line of wall-mountable tablet kiosk enclosures …

How tablets and touchscreens are integral to the in-store experience

Retailers must incorporate technology that customers want in order to provide a seamless omnichannel experience.

EcoATM Chief rebuts 'Today' show attack

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The company's founder defends its security practices and relationship with law enforcement.

Crayola colors the imagination with interactive tech

May 29, 2013

The Crayola Experience had its grand re-opening in Easton, Pa., this past weekend, introducing participants to interactive media designed to animate the…