New kiosk line from Meridian, NEXTEP skips the cash to speed the checkout

The two kiosk companies have paired to launch a new, low-cost alternative for self-checkout.

BroadSign International helps LevelVision take it to the floor

When the company needed help building a network, it looked to BroadSign International's SaaS platform to help manage the content.

Ask the Experts: Preventing card data breaches

What actions can be taken, both by consumers and the card associations, to prevent another major card data breach, such as those that occurred at T.J. Maxx and…

Wincor Nixdorf to install 120 reverse vending self-service systems for real,- SB Warenhaus GmbH

February 9, 2009

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has received an order from real,- SB Warenhaus GmbH to deliver and install reverse vending self-service systems…

Globalshop 2009: The changing face of in-store marketing

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Next month's event will focus heavily on new trends in fixtures, screens and the store as media marketplace.

NCR to provide self-service bill payment solution for Nextel

February 5, 2009

Ecommerce Journal: Nextel has selected NCR to provide a self-service bill payment system designed to enhance service. The system will be based on the NCR…

Kodak braces for big sales slump; kiosks will be bright spot

February 4, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle: Eastman Kodak Co. will lean heavily on cash generated by retailer kiosks and other high-margin projects while bracing for a 1…

VDC Research says mobile tech, retail automation keys to surviving recession

February 4, 2009

NATICK, Mass. — The challenges of selling retail automation solutions during a recession were apparent at the 2009 National Retail Federation conference in…

LEGO kiosk shows customers 3D completed projects

The new LEGO Digital Box allows users to see completed projects within live 3D animation.

Avaya president says vertical solutions can succeed in tough economy

February 1, 2009

CRM Buyer: In a question-and-answer session about his first year as president of Avaya Global Services, Chris Formant said his company is focusing on…

Telequip announces new design for CX25 self-service coin dispenser

February 1, 2009

SALEM, N.H. — Telequip, a provider of automated coin-dispensing solutions, has announced a new design for its CoinXpress coin dispenser, the CX25, which is…

Versatile kiosks let retail customers check credit availability

January 29, 2009

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Versatile Systems Inc. has announced that Mohawk, a commercial and residential flooring retailer, has made it easier for consumers to see…

The real,- Future Store doesn't live up to hype

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

To see a slideshow of the future store, click here.   For the last few years, I've heard quite a bit about the so-called "store of the future" — a massive…

U*Tique launching fully automated luxury shop

January 28, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automated retail start-up U*tique and beauty retailer STUDIO at Fred Segal are launching the U*tique Shop this February. U*tique Shop…

Carrefour to invest in self-service payments, NFC

January 27, 2009

International Supermarket News: Beginning February 11, Carrefour will work together with the country's leading mobile operators to put in place a series of…

NCR self-service billpay deployed in Mexico

January 27, 2009

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Nextel has signed with NCR Corp. for a self-service bill-payment solution that allows Nextel customers to pay their bills at service…

Kiosks, self-service could help auto makers draw young buyers

January 25, 2009

REDMOND, Wash — While 91 percent of young automobile shoppers would prefer to visit a dealership in person, 52 percent would rather use self-service kiosks or…

New chip could speed transfers from digital movie kiosks to devices

January 22, 2009

Science Daily: A new chip capable of transmitting 60 Gigahertz RF signals could allow in-store kiosks to transfer movies to handheld devices in seconds. The…

Blockbuster hires Kevin Lewis to lead DVD kiosks, movie download operations

January 22, 2009

Videobusiness.com: Blockbuster hired former Philips executive Kevin Lewis to lead the company's efforts to broaden operations related to its download service…

WINCOR: Wincor Nixdorf offers outsourced debit, credit processing for retailers and FIs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

January 21, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — An ability to provide a more comprehensive package of services and solutions for retail and banking is something Wincor Nixdorf AG…