Redbox announces distribution agreement with Universal

April 26, 2010

DVD-rental kiosk provider redbox announced this week that it has reached a distribution agreement with Universal Studios for the timing of new releases from…

Redbox reaches agreement with Fox, drops lawsuit

April 25, 2010

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and DVD-rental kiosk company redbox announced this week a multi-year distribution agreement that sets terms for when…

KioskCom/DSS: The end of an era

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The show rebrands itself as Customer Engagement Technology World this fall.

Lego deploys augmented reality kiosks in stores

April 19, 2010

International toy manufacturer Lego has deployed Lego Digital Box augmented reality kiosks at its stores worldwide. TechChee.com reports that the kiosk blends…

Owner-operator DVD-rental kiosks filling coverage gaps left by big deployers

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nimble business model can exploit niche markets untouched by redbox and Blockbuster Express.

Digital Signage Association, Self-Service & Kiosk Association merge to form Digital Screenmedia Association

April 12, 2010

The Digital Signage Association and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association have announced plans to merge and form a new organization called the Digital…

Ritz Camera developing online video gallery

April 11, 2010

DigitalPost Interactive has announced a contract with privately held Ritz Camera & Image Inc., America's premier imaging retail destination, to develop an…

LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers

Retail food chain Kroger is deploying a self-service healthcare and nutritional information program for its shoppers.

What does the iPad mean for retail self-service?

Software providers are already developing employee training and customer service apps for the new Apple device.

Redbox hints at unlimited streaming media plan

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 6, 2010

If a recent survey sent out by DVD kiosk operator redbox is any indication, the company is thinking about getting into the streaming media business. High-Def…

Whole Foods recycling program collects 2 millionth container

April 6, 2010

The Greenopolis Recycling System celebrated the collection of its 2 millionth container this weekend at Whole Foods Market in West Hollywood, when Wayne Meza…

Kohl’s kiosk plans draw attention from press, investors

April 6, 2010

Department store chain Kohl’s plans to deploy self-service kiosks in all of its stores late this year. According to a report from Zebra Technologies’ Shelf…

Informal poll bodes well for kiosks in retail

Better economy and improved public opinion are pushing more retailers to self-service.

Report: DVD kiosks second only to theaters

March 28, 2010

A new study released by Market Force Information Inc. indicates that most movie watchers still prefer seeing films in the theater, with DVD-rental kiosks next…

Remote management improves kiosk up-time, customer experience

By turning to remote monitoring and management, retailers can tremendously increase operational efficiencies.

HP edges Kodak kiosks out of Walmart stores

March 3, 2010

Hewlett-Packard Co. just gave rival printer giant Eastman Kodak Co. a swift kick in the shins, according to MarketWatch.com.HP’s "Prints in Minutes" photo…

Vigix rolling out vending kiosks

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The company is confident the system it is calling the "first true vending kiosk" will be a showstopper.

Versatile Mobiquity facilitates fast in-store credit apps

February 28, 2010

Versatile Systems Inc. today announced that Desjardins Group, the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, has become a new financial services partner.

DIMA Photo Kiosk Shoot-Out winners announced

February 23, 2010

The seventh annual Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) Photo Kiosk Shoot-Out was held over the weekend at PMA 2010, the Photo Marketing Association…

Free redbox iPhone app exceeds 1 million downloads

February 23, 2010

DVD-rental kiosk pillar redbox this week surpassed one million iPhone application downloads, less than four months after the free iPhone app from…