Hollywood Video stores to close, self-service DVD-rental channels unfazed by release delay

May 12, 2010

Reuters reports that Movie Gallery, Inc., owner of the Hollywood Video chain of DVD-rental locations, plans to close its stores and liquidate its assets. The…

ECRS produces industry's smallest self-checkout kiosk

May 12, 2010

ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) announced that its QUICKcheck kiosk is the smallest self-checkout unit available to retailers that retains full-size unit…

NCR demonstrating "c-tailing" concept

May 10, 2010

NCR Corp. will demonstrate its converged retailing — c-tailing — solutions for multichannel retailers in booth #1952 at FMI 2010, the largest food industry…

Nielsen: kiosks, self-service play role in coupon renaissance

May 7, 2010

A research paper from the Nielsen Company reports that coupon use boomed in 2009, with the Internet redemption segment of the coupon market growing by 26…

South African retailers advised to go self-service in anticipation of 2010 World Cup

May 6, 2010

Sports news site SportsTechy reports that South Africa, in its preparation for the 2010 World Cup, is seeing a spike in consumer spending that could overwhelm…

Redbox COO discusses redbox/Coinstar strategy shifts

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Coinstar reaping more than just financial fruit from its DVD-rental kiosk investment.

Screenmedia Expo: Walmart and the dawn of retail digital signage

by Christopher Hall

A former Walmart executive took Screenmedia attendees through the history of the chain's in-store digital signage network, and offered a glimpse into the…

Despite encouraging numbers, self-checkout fraud a worrisome occurrence

April 30, 2010

A Network World story on retail theft notes self-checkout fraud as a "top tactic" used by retail thieves.   The article notes that, while overall theft numbers…

Enhanced vending machines garner attention at trade show

April 29, 2010

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a number of interactive self-service vending machines captured industry attention at this week's National Automatic…

Video: PicsWare streamlines photo business operation at events

Mix of software, hardware, connectivity produce a popular application for cruise line photographers.

Lego deploys augmented reality kiosks in stores

April 19, 2010

Kiosks Create New Revenue Streams in Convenience Stores

As traditional areas of revenue weaken, kiosks offer a wide assortment of products and services that can help bring customers into the store.

KioskCom – KIOSK features latest designs for high-growth sectors

April 12, 2010

KIOSK Information Systems will be showcasing brand new standard, custom, and outdoor designs at this year's KioskCom/Digital Signage Show as application…

Redbox hints at unlimited streaming media plan

by James Bickers

April 6, 2010

If a recent survey sent out by DVD kiosk operator redbox is any indication, the company is thinking about getting into the streaming media business.

LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers

Retail food chain Kroger is deploying a self-service healthcare and nutritional information program for its shoppers.

NEC demonstrates robotic self-checkout assistant

April 2, 2010

NEC has paired an e-money version of its Twinpos self-checkout system with its PaPeRo research robot as a concept demonstrator for self-checkout interactivity.

Hypercom signs distribution deal with MCS

April 1, 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz., based Hypercom Corporation announced that MCS Micronic Computer Systeme GmbH will resell Hypercom's high security Artema Modular payment…

Redbox moves to dismiss class action suit

March 31, 2010

The St. Clair Record reports that DVD rental kiosk company Redbox has moved to dismiss a class-action suit filed in St. Clair County, Ill.   Lead plaintiff…

Informal poll bodes well for kiosks in retail

Better economy and improved public opinion are pushing more retailers to self-service.

In Ontario, drug kiosk rollout awaits regulation

March 28, 2010

The Toronto Star reports that the Ontario government, in its passage late last year of Bill 179, approved the concept of "remote dispensing" of medicines…