Multichannel integration improves the customer experience

June 29, 2004

The fight for market share and competitive pressure is forcing retailers to use every means available to reach the consumer and make the sale. That's why there…

Gift card kiosks help retailers expand their reach

June 29, 2004

Selling gift cards can be a very profitable endeavor for retailers. According to an independent survey commissioned by Stored Value Systems, a gift card…

Assisted selling can help associates increase sales

June 29, 2004

Retailers can improve sales and gain competitive advantage by providing in-depth and relevant information at the point of decision. Unfortunately, having a…

Merchandise always in stock with a virtual showroom

June 29, 2004

Kiosks that display virtual showrooms can be of real value in a retail setting. But providing real value means more than throwing a bunch of pictures and…

Trends -- Kiosks offer best of both: Information and transaction

June 29, 2004

Transactional vs. informational: in no industry is this debate more apparent than in retail. While there are many different positions -- and no perfect answers…

Combination self-service and ATM units add value for retailers

June 29, 2004

Consumers will embrace technologies that make their lives easier. That's why the retail industry is embracing ATMs that also provide self-service…

Want ROI? Install multi-transactional kiosks

June 29, 2004

Self-service kiosks in retail settings are more common now than when Doug Peter started in the kiosk business.In fact Peter, CEO of St. Clair Interactive, has…

Store wars: How retail ecommerce executives can win the battle for the last aisle

by Alex Richardson — director, Ralph Lauren Media

June 29, 2004

Over the next two years, leading ecommerce executives in retail will see a growing need to implement in-store digital merchandising strategies in order to gain…

Networking -- the next wave in photo kiosks

June 29, 2004

Shutterbugs are well aware of the advantages of digital imaging and do-it-yourself automatic photo machine kiosks. The amateur photographer has never before…

Supermarkets use kiosks to keep customers in love

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June 29, 2004

Leading-edge supermarkets are giving the retail sector food for thought on how to attract and maintain customer loyalty.Several grocery chains are testing new…

Welcome to the do-it-yourself age

June 28, 2004

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - More companies are using self-service kiosks that help customers handle transactions themselves, according to an article in the Portsmouth…

FlashFixers launches the photosaver service

June 28, 2004

EXETER, N.H. - FlashFixers is launching its PhotoSaver Service, according to a company release PhotoSaver is a professional digital photo recovery program for…

Wi-Fi kiosks could help drivers leave CDs at home

June 24, 2004

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and auto supplier Delphi Corp envision Wi-Fi kiosks at gas stations and retail outlets where drivers of Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles could…

Kodak makes it easier for consumers to print digital pictures

June 23, 2004

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Kodak is helping consumers by offering solutions to their digital printing questions and expanding the availability of KODAK Picture Maker…

Gino's East launches twin kiosks

June 23, 2004

CHICAGO - Gino's East is using touchscreen kiosks to allow in-store customers to order and ship the restaurant's legendary Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to…

NCR EasyPoint kiosks deployed by bigg's for deli-ordering

June 22, 2004

ATLANTA - NCR Corporation is installing deli-ordering solutions using NCR EasyPoint kiosks in most bigg's Hypermarket locations, according to a company news…

Retailers turn to kiosks for screening applicants

June 22, 2004

ST. LOUIS - Many retailers, frustrated by high employee turnover, are turning to computerized kiosks to screen potential employees to identify trustworthy and…

Coinstar to turn change into coffee

June 21, 2004

SEATTLE - Coinstar is adding Starbucks gift cards to its lineup of services in its latest bid to attract customers and increase revenue, according to an…

Retailer Target drops smart chips from loyalty program

June 20, 2004

DETROIT, Mich. -- The utility of smart-chip technology appears to be in question following an announcement by loyalty software provider, Catuity, that its…

Toyota latest dealer to create dynamic showroom

June 20, 2004

NEW YORK -- This month, the Toyota Scion rolls out in select Toyota dealerships in East, Gulf and Southeast states. Scion will go on sale in Midwest and…