Coinstar, redbox take aim at c-stores

December 11, 2007

ATLANTA — No longer content to place DVD-rental kiosks solely in McDonald's restaurants and grocery stores, Coinstar and redbox announced plans to deploy…

Snag shoppers with self-service

Self-service is a key part of any smart multi-channel strategy.

Nike opens first NikeID Studio

December 10, 2007

Nike recently opened its first "NikeID Studio" in London, following similar installations in New York City, Paris and Osaka. The concept connects the in-store…

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.

Tapping the POS to test content

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

POS data can provide insight into how well in-store media is working.

Brand appeal in the auto showroom

Digital signage is a powerful tool for car dealers.

Blockbuster challenges redbox

Movie-rental giant tests kiosks at Papa John's, Family Dollar locations.

Optical boutique turns heads — literally

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Eyewear provider uses creative digital signage to catch the customer's eye.

Socio-economic benefits of ATMs

November 19, 2007

ATMIA's white paper highlights the ATM's numerous social advantages.

Staples improves the experience for online shoppers

November 19, 2007

With its online channel a critical part of its growth strategy, Staples needed a commerce platform that would support and fuel its online business growth …

BMW delivers high-performance customer care

November 19, 2007

Upon conducting a systematic review of its IT infrastructure, BMW Group Canada needed to find a business communications platform that would support aggressive…

Wegmans goes a cut above with RFID for supermarkets

November 19, 2007

Supermarket chain Wegmans successfully piloted tracking meat products with EPC Gen 2 RFID so cuts could be tracked to individual stores to improve…

What other retailers can learn from Prada

November 19, 2007

The Prada Epicenter store in Manhattan is an unusual experiment in retail that offers a bold rethinking of how retail space and technology can be used…

KioskCom Europe highlights top deployments

Seven kiosks made the show's SuperStar Deployments list.

Self Service Expo showcases new products, technology

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

New York's Self-Service Expo highlights the 'nexts' in self-service.

Turnkey solutions, mobility steal focus at Self Service Expo

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

First fall expo features digital signage, and other tech.

Prepaid cards and ATMs

October 19, 2007

ATMs are likely companions for the next wave of prepaid-card self-service dispensing.

Off-premises ATM placements double in Europe

October 19, 2007

Off-site ATMs are becoming the norm throughout Europe.

Pep Boys revs up customer service

September 30, 2007

The automotive parts and accessories retailer required an integrated retail environment to be more responsive to customer needs.