Low earnings lead to Coinstar investigation

February 3, 2011

Coinstar's low fourth-quarter earnings have prompted the Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP to investigate the company that owns redbox for possible "violations…

We'll drink to that: Wine kiosks reopen

February 1, 2011

All 32 wine vending kiosks installed at supermarkets across Pennsylvania are expected to be back in operation today, following a six-week shutdown for repairs…

Big boxes add kiosks to help low-income Americans cash checks

January 31, 2011

Millions of low-income Americans who don't have bank accounts are finding an alternative to check-cashing stores at kiosks inside big-box retailers, according…

Kiosk vs. Mobile: Industry insiders weigh in

As the popularity of mobile technology grows, will it spell the end for self-service as we know it?

You are what you eat: Kiosk predicts favorite recipes based on consumers' looks

January 18, 2011

Ever wonder if your appearance screams chicken or fish? Now you can find out, at kiosks developed by Intel and Kraft. The grocery store kiosk scans a person's…

NRF: Planar launches kiosk-friendly technology (VIDEO)

Planar's Matt Walsh demonstrates how to use the company's new touch-screen LCD monitors.

NRF: Retailers learn about C-tailing from NCR (VIDEO)

January 16, 2011

NCR Corp representatives were at the National Retail Federation's Big Show last week in New York City to sell retailers on C-tailing, a solution that converges…

NRF: Paying by phone made easy

January 16, 2011

New IBM technology allows consumers to pay for their in-store products using their smart phones. The company launched the self-checkout system last week at the…

NRF: Microsoft displays shelf-edge, touch-screen solution

A Microsoft spokesman talks about the company's shelf-edge, touch-screen displays for retail in this video.

NRF: Microsoft Surface integrates online and in-store shopping

Video: A Microsoft spokesman talks about combining the online and in-store retail experiences via touch display.

NRF: HP adds digital signage to kiosks

January 16, 2011

Hewlett Packard launched its Virtual Sales Assistant kiosk this week at the National Federation's Big Show in New York City. Unlike many kiosks that sit…

NRF: IBM launches self-checkout system

IBM execs expect the company's new self-checkout system to change the way shoppers view self-checkout.

NRF: NCR debuts kiosk designed to enhance cross-channel shopping

January 12, 2011

NCR Corp. showcased a kiosk enclosure, engineered with a sleek, modern design this week at the National Retail Federation's BIG Show in New York City.

Wine kiosks to return

January 11, 2011

Pennsylvanians may once again toast with kiosk-purchased wine.

Meridian Zero Degrees kiosks add MOD Systems' Download2Go platform

January 9, 2011

Self-service solutions provider Meridian Zero Degrees announced today at the National Retail Federation Convention and Expo that its line of interactive kiosks…

NRF: Convergent technologies on the retail horizon

Shoppers want a seamless cross-channel experience; retailers who miss on convergence could fall behind.

NRF: Executive schools retailers on mobile payment

Retailers could reap a plethora of benefits by implementing mobile-payment systems

CES 2011: Aimed at consumers, digital signage & kiosks sneak in

While the show's focus is on consumer electronics, digital signage and kiosk tech will also be on display.

Portable kiosks create pop-up store

January 5, 2011

Family Life, a non-profit ministry group, recently purchased 40 portable touch-screen kiosks from SeePoint, according to a press release. The group, which…

Any Mountain stores implement ski-ticket kiosks

January 3, 2011

Skiers and snowboarders can purchase tickets via kiosks at Any Mountain stores, an outdoor-specialty retailer in California.