Retail News & Media

Blockbuster tests video-rental kiosks

November 25, 2007

Los Angeles Times: Blockbuster Inc. has begun testing movie-rental kiosks at Papa John's pizza outlets and Family Dollar stores. Movies at the kiosks will be…

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Redbox surpasses Blockbuster in number of U.S. locations

November 25, 2007

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — Redbox, the fully automated DVD-rental system featuring rentals for $1 per night, now has more U.S. locations than Blockbuster Inc.

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3M Touch Systems announces large-format touchscreens

November 20, 2007

ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M Touch Systems Inc. has announced that its MicroTouch DST touchscreens will be available Jan. 1, 2008. MicroTouch DST touchscreens will be…

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Felix Group flies into Dixons stores

November 19, 2007

LONDON — DSGi PLC has announced a deal with Felix Group plc to trial its MAX BOX kiosks in Dixons Tax-Free stores in London's Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

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Custodian appointed for Pay By Touch

November 19, 2007

Digital Transactions: An outside manager with restructuring experience, Thomas Lumsden of FTI Consulting Inc., is now running financially troubled…

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DVDPlay now in more than 960 Safeway stores

November 19, 2007

CAMPBELL, Calif. — DVDPlay, a DVD-rental kiosk developer and operator, now has its machines in more than 960 Safeway stores. Founded in 2002 with 11 locations…

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Bankruptcy filings hit Pay By Touch

November 18, 2007

San Francisco Business Times: Pay By Touch CEO and founder John Rogers has filed for personal bankruptcy amid a gathering storm of legal challenges from…

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Meijer tests HP digital-photo kiosks

November 18, 2007

The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press: Meijer Inc. has introduced Hewlett-Packard's advanced Digital Photo Center Solution kiosks in its photo departments. Meijer's…

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BLOG: Promising news for RFID

November 18, 2007

StorefrontBacktalk: As EPCGlobal is still finalizing its High-Frequency Gen2 tag protocol standard, a source working with the group says the company is seeing…

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New versions of KioWare, KioWare server released

November 18, 2007

YORK, Pa. — Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released Version 6.2.0 of KioWare Lite and KioWare Kiosk Basic, as well as version 4.0 of KioWare Server. …

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Survey finds shoppers look to self-service for holiday shopping relief

November 15, 2007

ATLANTA — As stores prepare for the holiday rush, shoppers are bracing for the headaches and hassles of long lines, crowded aisles and harried store…

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Corporate Safe Specialists announces additions to team

November 15, 2007

POSEN, Ill. — Corporate Safe Specialists has announced two additions to its Research and Development organization. The Company has hired Randy Biela, a…

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Survey finds shoppers look to self-service for holiday shopping relief

November 15, 2007

ATLANTA — As stores prepare for the holiday rush, shoppers are bracing for the headaches and hassles of long lines, crowded aisles and harried store…

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Redbox expands Walgreens rollout

November 14, 2007

AmOnline.com: Redbox, the DVD-rental kiosk featuring new release DVDs for $1 per night, is now available in select Walgreens locations throughout the…

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Hospital benefits from sterling service

November 14, 2007

Vending company uses automated retail solution to provide quick service to hospital employees, guests.

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Australian retailer to sell e-books at store kiosk

November 13, 2007

The (Australia) Age: One of Australia's largest book retailers has leapt into the 21st century with a move to sell digital books in text and audio formats.

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Coinstar, redbox take aim at c-stores

November 8, 2007

ATLANTA — No longer content to place DVD-rental kiosks solely in McDonald's restaurants and grocery stores, Coinstar and redbox announced plans to deploy more…

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