New research points to sustained growth of self-checkout

March 18, 2013

New research from the Mercator Advisory Group points to a "sustained increase in demand" for self-checkout terminals from both consumers and retailers.

RAPTOR devours groceries using automatic scanning (Video)

March 12, 2013

It's part self-checkout, part assisted checkout, and it's been making a splash on the trade show circuit since its debut at the National Retail Federation show…

Meet NCR's Mobile Shopper (Video)

The smartphone app enables in-aisle scanning and mobile payments at the self-checkout.

Motorola's imaging scanner looks to make a lasting impression (Video)

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The company said its six-sided biopic imaging scanner is future-ready with smartphone integration and RFID.

Denver Walmarts testing Scan & Go

February 15, 2013

Shoppers at nearly 40 Walmart stores in Denver are testing the retail giant's Scan & Go checkout app, according to a report on thedenverchannel.com. 7NEWS…

GK Software intros self-checkout solution

February 11, 2013

The Germany-based company GK SOFTWARE AG announced the release of a self-checkout option that is built around its standard GK/Retail POS and adaptable to a…

JC Penney ditches RFID plans for tagging and self-checkout

February 4, 2013

JC Penney has shelved its plans for a large-scale RFID implementation across store locations, according to an article on rfidjournal.com. As February marks the…

Merkur cash recycler available for automated self-service

January 28, 2013

The Illinois-based manufacturer Coin Mechanisms Inc. announced the availability of the Merkur Dispenser 100 Plus Bill Recycler.

Fujitsu intros mobile-heavy self-checkout portfolio

January 14, 2013

Fujitsu ramped up its retail offerings today as the company announced a suit of new services to enhance the consumer's checkout process.

NRF show goes big on self-service

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Solution providers show retail the benefits of self-service tech.

NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis. grocery store

January 11, 2013

A small-scale grocery chain has gotten a high-tech checkout makeover with the help of NCR's Mobile Shopper. Wisconsin-based Woodman's Food Markets announced…

Self-checkout theft detection to showcase at NRF

January 10, 2013

Theft at the self-checkout is an ongoing issue for retailers. According to StopLift Checkout Vision Systems, theft occurs five times more at self-checkout than…

KIOSK targets NRF with display of Bullet-Lock feature

January 10, 2013

Retail rental transactions are the focus of KIOSK Information Systems' display at next week's NRF Big Show in New York City. The LockSpot Self-Service Rental…

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

Study of human brain could improve self-checkout

December 28, 2012

A recent study of how the human brain recognizes and processes visual information, by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could lead to…

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

Smartphone self-checkout app launched by QThru

December 5, 2012

QThru, a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables consumers to shop, scan and check out using their smartphones, announced today the launch of its mobile app…

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

Self-checkout, good and bad, can leave a lasting impression

November 16, 2012

Implementing grocery self-checkouts is a lofty decision for stores. An article from jsonline.com explained that the final impression shoppers take away from a…

Convenience is key in Walmart's plans to deploy more NCR self-checkouts

November 1, 2012

The world's largest retailer will ramp up its self-checkout offerings during 2013. According to an announcement from NCR, Walmart will be installing 10,00…