Four Benefits for Retailers and Customers from Self-Service Kiosks

Deployment of the technology yields benefits on both sides of the counter.

The only end in sight for self-checkout is 'the end of the beginning'

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Top retail self-service suppliers and analysts say self-checkout's in no danger.

Self-storage kiosk co. intros new software

July 6, 2011

According to Inside Self-Storage, Phoenix-based OpenTech Alliance Inc., developer of the INSOMNIAC line of self-storage kiosks, announced the released of the…

Is self-checkout in danger of checking out?

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Troubling news from Albertsons and Kroger is raising concerns about the future of self-checkout.

Bicycles, strollers, now Rug Doctors? Kiosk rentals going far beyond DVDs

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Rug Doctor has piloted self-service carpet cleaner-rental kiosks. What's next?

New self-service library solution on display at ALA conference

June 19, 2011

Auburn Hills, MI-based LEID Products LLC recently announced that it will be displaying its new self-service "Library Express" kiosk system June 24-27 at the…

Wincor Nixdorf checks out new 360-degree self-checkout scanner

June 15, 2011

Wincor Nixdorf announced that it has developed a completely new self-service automatic checkout solution for ICA, one of the biggest retail chains in Sweden.

Opinions mixed on Obama's kiosk remarks

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Experts give their interpretations of the president's comments regarding self-service and unemployment.

A&W offers self-ordering kiosks in Québec

May 25, 2011

Self-ordering kiosks are a focus in A&W Food Services of Canada's new Urban Concept restaurant. The first Québec location opened this morning. According to…

McDonald's Europe expects kiosks to increase jobs

More than 800 kiosks are taking orders -- not jobs -- at McDonald's restaurants throughout Europe.

Award-winning B-cycle bike-share kiosks ready to roll in HI (Video)

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The award-winning B-cycle bike-share kiosks are ready to roll in Kailua on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

NEXTEP expands services to different markets

The company announces new kiosk and digital signage deployments.

McDonald's UK launches self-service

May 15, 2011

McDonald's locations throughout Europe are embracing kiosks to allow customers to order their own meals, according to the Financial Times.

Retail Customer Experience publishes comprehensive guide to PCI DSS compliance

May 10, 2011

Retail Customer Experience has announced the publication of "Understanding PCI DSS and Payment Card Security," a comprehensive guide to card payment security.

New hotel is first to launch self-service in Polish market

April 20, 2011

Ariane Systems, a provider of self-service check-in/out technology for the hospitality industry, has installed its interactive check-in kiosks at Poland's…

Restaurant owner talks self-service

David Jones, owner of the Blazing Onion Burger Company, is testing self-service options in his newest location.

Grocery chain requires self-checkout

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A grocery chain focused on self-service is expanding throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. Apparently, the Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, a…

NCR offers consultancy services to improve travel experience

March 28, 2011

Travel providers could improve the consumer travel experience by implementing NCR Corporation's Customer Experience Consulting Services, said Jeanice…

Wal-Mart might get a taste of Pennsylvania wine kiosks

March 23, 2011

According to MSNBC.com, Wal-Mart stores across Pennsylvania may soon sell wine through kiosks located within its stores. Wal-Mart is participating in…

Another library installing self-service kiosks

March 22, 2011

According to Cambridge-News.com, Ely Library, located in Cambridgeshire County in England, is closing for two weeks in order to install self-service kiosks.