Preventing loss at the self-checkout

November 7, 2005

Self-checkout is a powerful tool for retailers, but it can just as easily be a liability if not implemented properly. Joe Davis, director of loss prevention…

Now which blue bucket was it?

Assisted selling devices are becoming prevalent throughout retail. They allow product knowledge to be centralized in self-service devices rather than in…

Competition was steep for the 6th Annual Kiosk Awards

The 6th Annual Kiosk Awards were announced Oct. 18 at the Self-Service & Kiosk Show in San Francisco. Find out which self-service devices took home the honors.

Wincor Nixdorf launches enhanced POS system

November 7, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas - Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world's leading suppliers of IT solutions for the banking and retail industries, announced in a news release the…

Info Touch Corp. selects Encapsulon for loss-prevention tech

November 7, 2005

ATLANTA - Encapsulon, a software and solution provider that helps retail organizations streamline operations, reduce loss and increase profitability, announced…

Eby-Brown signs with iPrepay

November 6, 2005

Convenience Store News: Eby-Brown, a consumer products distributor to c-stores in the eastern United States, has signed a marketing agreement with iPrepay, a…

6 simple rules for successful self-service

November 6, 2005

CIO: Australia's magazine for executives offers this checklist of things to keep in mind when planning a self-service deployment. Also included is a list of…

Shopping 'buddy' provides next level of service

November 2, 2005

Grocery retailers were among the first to venture into the self-service arena with the installation of self-checkout lanes, and consumer response to the…

Helping customers make choices

November 2, 2005

Choice is a good thing. It stands to reason, then, that more of a good thing is better.

Outside matters

November 2, 2005

One of the biggest allures of self-service technology is the ability to make a location unmanned, but such an approach usually involves placing a kiosk…

Signage helps create 'the want'

November 2, 2005

It's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of developing and deploying a kiosk, and it also is easy to devote most of your focus to the productivity and…

Kodak opens digital photo galleries

November 2, 2005

Forbes: Eastman Kodak has opened a temporary gallery on Wooster Street in SoHo to showcase its latest lineup of digital imaging products, like Wi-Fi enabled…

Maintenance: Do-it-yourself or hire a pro?

November 2, 2005

Planning, purchasing and installing a kiosk program is a big task, and one that deserves some applause when done properly. But once the machine is turned on…

Checking into cash

November 2, 2005

Millions of paychecks are placed into eager hands every week. While many of those checks will be deposited in a bank account, a significant number will be…

The new age of advertising

November 2, 2005

Dynamic digital signage has become known as the next killer application for the new generation of sign technology in the advertising industry. A digital…

Vending continues its evolution

November 1, 2005

Vending machines aren't often hailed by consumers as being the most customer-friendly devices. In fact, they've probably received more than their share of…

Vending continues its evolution

November 1, 2005

Vending machines aren't often hailed by consumers as being the most customer-friendly devices. In fact, they've probably received more than their share of…

Now which blue bucket was it?

November 1, 2005

In retail, labor is a key issue that affects all aspects of the business. Labor impacts profitability, customer satisfaction and the ability to attract new…

Wired magazine to open kiosk-based gadget store for holidays

October 31, 2005

BetaNews: Wired Magazine said Tuesday that it plans to open a retail location in the Soho District of Manhattan, which would stay open from November 18 through…

Coinstar to install machines in Wal-Mart

October 27, 2005

The Street: Coinstar said that it will install 100 of its self-service coin-counting machines in Wal-Mart stores on a test basis. There isn't a long-term…