GS1 DataBar will simplify self-checkout process

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The new barcode standard packs more info into a smaller space, creating opportunities for retailers and saving time for shoppers.

Self-checkout saves the day for 100 U.K. Tesco locations

May 11, 2009

Belfast Telegraph:  An overnight computer glitch at around 100 Tesco locations across the U.K. Monday had shoppers flocking to unaffected self-checkout lanes.

KIOSKCOM: Virgin CIO shares self-service strategies

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Robert Fort outlined the brand's challenges and successes and downplayed its U.S. store closings during his much-anticipated keynote presentation at last…

Kiosk deployments up among c-stores

May 10, 2009

Redbox first-quarter revenue doubles

May 10, 2009

Video Business: On the heels of its acquisition by Coinstar, redbox and its smaller sister brand, DVDXpressis, reported a 156-percent jump in first…

KIOSKCOM: Survey data reveals self-service user likes, dislikes

May 7, 2009

Self-Service & Kiosk Assocation, AMR Research share survey results during show session; Continental Airlines' self-service strategies also discussed.

KIOSKCOM: Mix & Burn, KIOSK release new MP3 service

May 6, 2009

The DRM-free service makes tracks available from major labels as well as indie aggregators, while adding to KIOSK's existing suite of multifunction…

KIOSKCOM: Tranax shows through-the-wall kiosk

May 6, 2009

A new through-the-wall kiosk advances the ATM leader in the financial self-services space by leveraging the company's background in developing weatherized…

KIOSKCOM: Library of Congress deployment wins big at KioskCom awards show

May 6, 2009

LAS VEGAS — KioskCom has announced winners of its annual Kiosk Self Service Excellence Awards.

Rumor: Apple preparing iTunes kiosks

May 6, 2009

Apple Insider: Apple has put some effort into conceptualizing a family of next-generation wireless iTunes kiosks that can be placed just about anywhere…

Economy may have Coinstar, redbox on a roll

by Kiosk Marketplace

Counting coins and cheap rents have special appeal when money is tight.

KIOSKCOM: Nanonation to bring new software, merchandising innovations

May 3, 2009

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation will showcase a number of new technologies to deploy and manage digital marketing assets across a variety of customer touch points…

Kiosk scan event drives record traffic into furniture store

April 29, 2009

Furniture World: Homemakers, a wholly owned unit in the Berkshire Hathaway family of businesses, drove more traffic into its 215,000-square-foot store using a…

Freedom Toaster kiosks let users burn info, music, video

April 29, 2009

ITWeb: Cape Town, South Africa-based Breadbin Interactive has sold 72 of its Freedom Toaster kiosks and says it has received an order for 40 more. The mobile…

Edeka awards contract to Wincor Nixdorf for 600 reverse vending machines

April 28, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has concluded a framework agreement with leading German food retailer Edeka to equip some of the group's stores with…

Giesecke & Devrient unveils self-service machine for card issuance

April 28, 2009

Finextra: Giesecke & Devrient presented the first functioning prototype of its new Instant Issuance Kiosk for payment cards at the Visa Europe Member Days…

KIOSKCOM: Virgin Megastore exec to discuss self-service

April 28, 2009

One keynote address at KioskCom Self Service Expo will provide a case study on the kiosks and digital signs that helped make U.S. Virgin Megastores a customer…

TIO comes to Family Dollar stores

April 27, 2009

BURNABY, British Columbia — TIO Networks Corp. has announced an agreement to offer expedited bill payment and financial services terminals in 10 Family Dollar…

Swine flu and self-service: Tips for protecting your customers and staff

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The current scare underscores the need for a solid cleaning strategy — and good communication with customers.

Netflix CEO: Kiosks are our main competition

April 23, 2009

MarketWatch: Netflix Inc. chief executive Reed Hastings said Thursday that the online DVD rental pioneer expects $1 kiosks to be its main competitor by the end…