Grocery chain replaces video rental counter with DVD kiosks

April 25, 2007

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — E-Z Movie Rental, headquartered in Utah, used to have an established video rental service in the Foodland grocery store chain in Hawaii, and…

The new rules of retail design

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Self-service is changing the way consumer experiences are shaped.

Retailers buy in to self-service tech

February 20, 2007

Ecommercetimes.com: Traditionally, retailers have been reluctant to invest a portion of their budgets in ATMs, price check kiosks and self-checkout technology…

Digital signage shines in London

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Content management measurement featured at Screen Expo Europe.

Banking showcased at Wincor World

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf places itself in the center of the action.

Getting the Most Out of Your Kiosks

A kiosk is useless if it is unplugged or employees aren't knowledgeable about it. But what about other factors, like connectivity and cash acceptance? Learn…

Cash Acceptance and Self-Service ROI

A kiosk that sells products or services had better take cash. Fortunately, building cash acceptance into your deployment is easier and more reliable than ever.

Customer experience planning needs discipline

Scenario design lets companies focus energy on ROI.

'End-cap TV' boosts sales at Home Depot

January 14, 2007

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The MediaTile Company, provider of cellular digital-signage technology and turnkey narrowcast networks, announced that RAM Forest Products…

KioskCom awards open for submissions

January 10, 2007

The KioskCom Self Service Excellence Awards are open for submissions, and this year all entries are being accepted online.

GM opens interactive exhibit at Epcot theme park

January 9, 2007

DETROIT — General Motors has opened its "Fuel For Thought" display at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park near Orlando, Florida. The exhibit features…

Coinstar charity program reaches $20 million mark

December 12, 2006

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Coinstar Inc., operator of self-service coin-counting and financial services kiosks, announced that this month it crossed the $20 million…

Kiosk news: Mario Andretti backs auto diagnostic kiosks

December 11, 2006

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Kiosk tells story of 'secret heroes'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The 10th Armored Division uses kiosk technology to tell of its involvement in the Battle of the Bulge.

Internet kiosk market appealing in developing nations

Companies see potential in Internet kiosk markets in the second world. But finding ROI remains a challenge.

Kiosk news: Jack in the Box testing touchscreen ordering

December 4, 2006

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Alamo to roll out kiosks nationwide

November 13, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Alamo Rent A Car announced it will roll out new self-service kiosks at rental locations throughout the United States. The new system cuts…

Turning a profit at the POS

October 29, 2006

This article originally published in Self-Service World magazine Nov/Dec 2006's FOCUS on financial self-service.   Cards are everywhere. Consumers have come…

Case Study: Leaving the ATM silo

October 29, 2006

This article originally published in Self-Service World magazine, Nov/Dec 2006's FOCUS.   Wincor Nixdorf International in August signed its first deal of…

NACS hosts growing group of self-service suppliers

October 9, 2006

LAS VEGAS—The annual tradeshow of the National Association of Convenience Stores opened yesterday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The number of exhibitors…