Zipcar expands car-sharing program

February 13, 2012

Zipcar, Inc, the world's leading car sharing network, has added service to more than 45 college and university campuses in the last year.

Commentary: Redbox dominating DVD kiosk industry

Industry expert analyzes redbox strategy.

NRF 2012 = 0ptimistic, iAnything, tablets and mobility

by Stephen Enfield — vp, POS Supply Solutions

Optimistic, iAnything, Tablets and Mobility are the buzz words I would use to describe this year's NRF Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City. This was…

Survey says: 51% of shoppers seek online access via in-store kiosks

January 24, 2012

More than half (51 percent) of shoppers in the United States seek out in-store kiosks for access to the retailer's website, according to a recent survey from…

Frankfurt flyers lead uptake of mobile self-service, kiosks

January 17, 2012

According to corporate travel and meetings site ITCM, passengers at Frankfurt International Airport are leading the way on the uptake of mobile self-service…

NRF12: Using mobile technology to reach teen employees

Aeropostale implemented mobile apps to help manage and communicate with employees.

NFC kiosks in Japan have helped mobile payment adoption

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

I recently read several articles about the slow adoption of mobile and NFC payment in the U.S. including the following - Hold onto your wallets: Mobile…

1 million Facebookers printing from Kodak kiosks

January 8, 2012

More than 1 million people will have printed photos from Kodak picture kiosk by the end of month, according to a company press release.

Commentary: Why we're writing about more than kiosks

As self-service increasingly means smart phones, tablets and screens, our coverage must evolve.

New Trends in Custom-Made Self-Service Kiosks

Targeted messaging, mirror technology and customized designs keep kiosks attractive to users and profitable for deployers.

California bans self-service alcohol sales

October 16, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of alcohol via self-service or…

Study: Shoppers want self-service options

October 6, 2011

A majority of U.S. consumers believe that self-service technologies such as self-checkout and kiosks improve the store experience, according to consumer survey…

Commentary: Is the US ready for cashless kiosks?

Mobile payments and NFC is on the way; how quickly will the kiosk sector get on board?

Nevada approves $27.5M for DMV kiosks

August 14, 2011

According to the Associated Press, the Nevada Board of Examiners has approved a 10-year, $27.5 million contract to expand the Nevada Department of Motor…

German truckers now checking into self-service kiosks

July 14, 2011

According to freight and logistics news service ifw, a shipping container terminal in Hamburg, Germany, is the first in that country to introduce self-service…

Malaysia Airlines goes self-check

July 10, 2011

According to MySinchew.com, economy-class passengers on Malaysia Airlines domestic flights at Kuala Lumpur International Airport will be switching over to…

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.

Digital Signage: It’s all around us [Infographic]

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital signage is everywhere, so much so that sometimes we don't even realize it. Nearly 70 percent of Americans see it every month, and more than half every…

Kodak photo kiosks now connected to the social web

May 31, 2011

Eastman Kodak Co. recently announced that it has now introduced social network connectivity to the Kodak Picture Kiosk. With this new offering, consumers can…

ReportLinker releases market research report on self-service industry

May 11, 2011

A new report is now available from ReportLinker about the self-service industry. According to a press release, BCC Research commissioned the study to provide a…