Coinstar testing the Alula kiosk in Ohio

December 31, 2012

Coinstar's latest kiosk concept is being tested at 21 Giant Eagle supermarkets in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to bizjournals.com.

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

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

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

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

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

Shuttle intros new series for kiosks, digital signage

December 21, 2012

Shuttle Inc. today announced the launch of Shuttle's all-in-one X70 series for self-service such as retail POS, kiosk and digital signage.

Brightbox mobile charging lets users juice up on the go

December 21, 2012

Mobile phone charging stations are becoming an attractive option to both business owners and the millions of smartphone owners around the world. Many charging…

Mobile self-service apps could be a must for businesses

December 20, 2012

As mobile self-service apps become more commonplace with consumers, it is up to businesses to determine how best to use the tools to their advantage, according…

Guess? CIO discusses benefits of in-store iPads

December 18, 2012

In a recent Q&A on openforum.com, Guess? Chief Information Officer Michael Relich admitted that two years ago, the fashion retailer had a bit of a…

Demonstration needed: Crafting retail environments that sell high-tech products

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

How do you demonstrate the value of your product when its potential is entwined with other things? Many companies have products and services that interact with…

NEXCOM releases KPPC series Panel PC

December 17, 2012

NEXCOM announced the release of its KPPC series, the all-in-one kiosk Panel PC that offers solutions for self-service interactive kiosks within industries such…

The year of the tablet: Top kiosk trends of 2012, Pt. I

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

Tablets took center stage in 2012, with mobile and social media integration reaching deeper into the market.

Redbox Instant makes service details official

December 13, 2012

Further details have been unveiled about Redbox Instant by Verizon, the joint venture between Redbox parent company Coinstar and Verizon Communications…

KIOSK to showcase the LockSpot at NRF Big Show

December 11, 2012

KIOSK Information Systems announced its solution for the booming online retail trend and increase in home parcel delivery. KIOSK will demo the LockSpot, an…

Virtual Concierge kiosk serves users, collects data (Video)

The Virtual Concierge digital signage kiosk from Parabit provides user insight with analytics-gathering software.

MoneyGram rolls out kiosks in Texas, more mobile in 2013

December 10, 2012

It has been an active and lucrative year for MoneyGram. The Dallas-based money transfer company has seen double-digit growth from online, mobile and kiosk…

CETW 12: NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline

NCR's Monica Hatchem demos the latest retail solution, the SelfServ 85 Slimline. The ADA-compliant kiosk features a 32-inch multitouch screen, as well as an…

Olea's Milan kiosk allows for customization in digital signage (Video)

Frank Olea talks to Kiosk Marketplace about Olea's Milan model digital signage kiosk.

Google acquires BufferBox, takes aim at Amazon's shipping business

December 3, 2012

Google may be gearing up to enter the shipping and logistics business with its recent acquisition of BufferBox, a self-service parcel pickup company, according…

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

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

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

EcoATM could be cash mecca for thieves

November 20, 2012

The EcoATM has widely been praised for both its convenient service and environmentally friendly message of recycling and sustainability. But according to…