Four Benefits for Retailers and Customers from Self-Service Kiosks

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

40 rentals per second (redbox infographic)

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Forty rentals per second, and 55 million rentals in Q2 2011, are just some of the redbox milestones shown off in this infographic.

Will Netflix price hike drive up kiosk rentals?

The consumer backlash against Netflix's recent price hike could drive more business to DVD-rental kiosks.

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.

Reshaping the Shopping Experience with Technology Convergence

Customers are increasingly demanding an interactive shopping experience. Learn how to blend a variety of channels into a digital convergence that will keep…

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Retailers turning to tech-enabled touch points

July 14, 2011

Seventy percent of retailers are empowering their employees with technology-enabled touch points — including digital signage and self-service kiosks — to help…

Some supermarkets rethink self-checkout

July 10, 2011

Ten years after its introduction, some grocery chains are beginning to replace DIY checkout lanes with speedier or more customer service-oriented formats…

SingTel flagship store sets the bar for an interactive retail experience

July 7, 2011

Asian communications giant SingTel and digital self-service specialist Yeahpoint have announced the opening of the new flagship SingTel retail store at…

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.

NetWorld Alliance publishes introductory guide to self-service and kiosk usability

July 6, 2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Kiosk Marketplace and other B-to-B news and information portals, has published "Executive Briefing…

Digital signage & coupon kiosks aim for redbox-like ubiquity

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Coupon Express digital signage kiosks are gaining steam in their drive toward market penetration.

Obama points to self-service as factor in unemployment numbers

June 15, 2011

In a Today show interview with Ann Curry, U.S. President Barack Obama talked about one of the reasons he thought employment numbers have been slow to rebound…

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.

Walmart MoneyCenter kiosks should have retailers, banks shaking in their boots

June 12, 2011

According to Bank Investment Consultant.com, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently announced that it will be rolling out automated kiosk-based versions of its…

TIO turning smartphones into pocket kiosks

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

The bill payment company is looking to turn smartphones into pocket-sized kiosks.

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…

Blockbuster slashes prices to compete with kiosks

May 26, 2011

Blockbuster, which was recently acquired by satellite operator DISH Network, announced today that it's lowering the prices of thousands of videos to compete…

Billpay Kiosks Enhance Supermarket Customer Service

After trying a variety of solutions, Oklahoma's Homeland Stores found success with billpay kiosks from U.S. Payments.

Public Media Works to enter phase 2 of testing DVD kiosks

May 17, 2011

Public Media Works has completed the operational test of its first 25 DVD kiosks at high traffic outdoor locations in Riverside County in Southern California.

NCR fighting Dish for right to keep 'Blockbuster' name

May 15, 2011

NCR Corp. has no plans on changing the name on its 9,000 Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks, despite the letter it received from Dish Network demanding it…