Automated retail could be a mobile payments kickstarter

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

The ubiquity of vending may help push mobile payments into the mainstream.

Supermarket chain taps Ping HD digital signage to improve shopping experience

April 24, 2013

When the Philadelphia-based supermarket chain The Fresh Grocer opened its first New Jersey store, near the campus of Rutgers University, it wanted to upgrade…

GlobalShop 2013: WD Partners discuss 'digital disconnect'

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

Executives with WD Partners revealed exclusive study results during their GlobalShop conference session.

Retail's new industrial revolution

Cashiers aren't going to become executives ... because soon, there won't be any cashiers.

Lilitab to display tablet kiosk lineup at GlobalShop 2013

April 12, 2013

San Francisco-based Lilitab announced that it will showcase its tablet kiosk solutions at GlobalShop 2013, held April 16-18 in Chicago.

Frank Mayer and Associates to exhibit SoloHealth Station at GlobalShop

April 8, 2013

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. is exhibiting at GlobalShop 2013, an annual event for retail design and shopper marketing April 16-18 at Chicago's McCormick…

Apple requests patent for in-store kiosk for content customization

April 4, 2013

The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application today from Apple, revealing possible plans for a retail packaging system via an in-store…

OfficeMax unveils smaller, tech-heavy stores

April 1, 2013

OfficeMax unveiled a new small-store format in Milwaukee — one that trumps products with customer experience. According to chicagobusiness.com, the OfficeMax…

Kate Spade, Zappos fight showrooming with iPad kiosks

March 29, 2013

ArmorActive's iPad kiosks are taking aim at showroomers. The company behind the enclosures announced that its products were recently deployed at Kate Spade…

Millennials the target of Aeropostale's new store prototype

March 14, 2013

Teen retailer Aeropostale is shedding its formerly logo-heavy brand and working to boost sales through increased engagement with millennials. An article on…

The future of self-service in retail

As the definition of self-service broadens, so too are its applications for retail.

Coinstar counting on growth of automated retail

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

The company's kiosk lineup focuses on a new ways to automate the buying process.

Make love not war: Tips on how to embrace showrooming

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

A customer experience expert discussed his showrooming strategy at DSE13. 

Coinstar rolling out kiosks with PayPal integration

February 28, 2013

Starting this month, Coinstar users in California, Ohio and Texas can use the coin-counting kiosks to add money to, or withdraw money from, their PayPal…

The shifting self-service paradigm

Consumers appreciate having more control over their service experience.

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…

Commentary: Omnichannel meets in-store merchandising

A Frank Mayer exec discusses how in-store merchandising can bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping.

MokiMobility intros app directory for tablet solutions

February 14, 2013

MokiMobility announced yesterday the launch of the MokiMobility Solution Center, an app directory for purposed tablet solutions, providing a centralized…

Tesco digital pilot brings online experience to in-store shopping

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

Insight from Cisco helps Tesco 'catch and keep' digital shoppers.

Kiosk replaces coupon clipping with convenient deals (Video)

Zebra Technologies discusses its latest solution that makes couponing easier for both the shopper and the retailer.