Coinstar no more: Company to rebrand as Outerwall

April 26, 2013

To quote the famous Shakespearean dialogue, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." At least that's what executives at Coinstar are counting on. The…

Cashless Kiosk launches for medical marijuana dispensaries

April 25, 2013

Marijuana Merchant Service released a product that could help medical marijuana dispensaries grappling with secure payment processing.

Retail design expo shows technology's reach

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

Exhibitors of interactive technology find value in attending retail shows like GlobalShop.

EcoATM launches donation drive to benefit Boston victims

April 24, 2013

Last week's bombing tragedy has prompted Boston native Tom Tullie, CEO of ecoATM, to launch a donation initiative on the company's electronics recycling kiosks.

3 unintended consequences of poorly designed interactive retail screens

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

I was out with a friend shopping in the mall not too long ago – a place where I always like to pay attention to how marketing is slowly changing within the…

Windows 8.1 leak reveals Kiosk Mode feature

April 22, 2013

Microsoft could be positioning its forthcoming Windows 8.1 as an attractive option for business use.

GlobalShop 2013: WD Partners discuss 'digital disconnect'

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

Executives with WD Partners revealed exclusive study results during their GlobalShop conference session.

EcoATM reaches recycling milestone

April 18, 2013

San Diego-based ecoATM is putting its recent negative press in the past with this week's announcement that its kiosks have recycled more than 1 million devices.

Star Micronics and PDC partner for kiosk launch

April 15, 2013

The PDC Group and Star Micronics are partnering to improve the customer experience. The companies recently announced the launch of AsuraCPRNT, a…

Shredding kiosk protects trees and IDs

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

An idea born from identity theft, The Shred Stop destroys documents while promoting recycling and sustainability.

Lilitab to display tablet kiosk lineup at GlobalShop 2013

April 12, 2013

San Francisco-based Lilitab announced that it will showcase its tablet kiosk solutions at GlobalShop 2013, held April 16-18 in Chicago.

Retail's new industrial revolution

Self-service technology is permanently changing the landscape for the retail worker.

A new objective for retail self-service

by Ron Bowers — SVP Business Development, Frank Mayer & Associates

Having spent more than 25 years guiding retailers and brands into self-service solutions, it has been fun to reflect on how we got to this multiscreen Modus…

DSA to hold digital signage/self-service/mobile symposium in Dallas

April 5, 2013

The Digital Screenmedia Association has announced that it will produce a Digital Screenmedia Symposium May 9 and 10 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive…

Apple requests patent for in-store kiosk for content customization

April 4, 2013

The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application today from Apple, revealing possible plans for a retail packaging system via an in-store…

BETTERY begins battery recycling in Pacific Northwest

April 4, 2013

BETTERY Inc. today announced the installation of its first rechargeable battery Swap Stations in Washington and Oregon. Through the kiosk's touchscreen…

OfficeMax unveils smaller, tech-heavy stores

April 1, 2013

OfficeMax unveiled a new small-store format in Milwaukee — one that trumps products with customer experience. According to chicagobusiness.com, the OfficeMax…

Do phone-recycling kiosks cause crime?

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

EcoATM goes on the offensive against reports that the kiosk encourages theft.

SoloHealth expanding to a Safeway near you

March 26, 2013

SoloHealth has secured another store-wide rollout. The company announced that starting next month Safeway will deploy the kiosks in its more than 600 locations…

Kardashian beauty line gets AVT vending kiosk

March 25, 2013

AVT Inc. is helping the reality trio of Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian bring their cosmetic line to the masses. The company announced that it has designed…