January 03, 2012KIOSK Information Systems to Launch Automated Retail Solutions at NRF's Big Show 2012LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) announces the launch of StoreBOT(TM) -- the latest in a new series of Automated Retail Solutions the company is demonstrating at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Show, January 16th & 17th in New York City. LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) announces the launch of StoreBOT(TM) -- the latest in a new series of Automated Retail Solutions the company is demonstrating at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Show, January 16th & 17th in New York City. StoreBOT, created in conjunction with a world leading specialty retailer, is an automated retail platform providing secure self-service delivery of multiple product categories (games, electronics, perfume, and health/beauty items). The automated center provides retailers with a sales & delivery mechanism to resolve notoriously high shrink rates associated with small, but expensive items. The system blocks category loss at both an employee and consumer level. Employee theft in North America accounts for 44.1% of shrink, according to the Global Retail Theft Barometer (GRTB July 2010 -- June 2011). StoreBOT intercepts employee theft by incorporating employee password and/or biometric & camera components to identify and link associates responsible for loading machine inventory with automated stock count reports (before and after loading). Once loaded, inventory remains securely housed and locked in the enclosure until dispensed with completed payment transaction, blocking the 43.2% of shrink currently associated with shoplifting and organized retail crime. The StoreBOT robotic delivery mechanism doubles as an intelligent inventory count tool. The system provides on-demand inventory visibility by quickly scanning the physical product bar codes and remotely reporting back accurate counts directly to the retailer, eliminating costly operator involvement and stock losses resulting from administrative errors. Further, StoreBOT automatically triggers re-order reports based on minimum stock levels to prevent missed sales opportunities. The sales & loyalty platform provides brand selection that rivals an online ordering experience (200 -- 600 product slots), with the immediate delivery only available at a walk-in retailer. The modular platform can fit in-line with departmental store shelving, or act as a stand-alone kiosk in alternative retail placements. "The KIOSK design and application development teams worked closely with initial clients to create tangible ROI into the custom platform," states CEO Rick Malone. "Ultimately, automated retail is about simultaneously eliminating multiple tiers of theft while maximizing sales, and the unique feature set in the StoreBOT platform hits both marks dead-on. KIOSK sees endless possibilities in automated retail, and is developing flexible solution configurations to accommodate the various product categories and sales environments of our retailer client base." To view a demonstration of KIOSK Information System's Automated Retail Solution Line, visit booth #3129 at NRF. To learn more call 1.800.509.5471, email , or go to www.kiosk.com About KIOSK Information Systems: Since 1993, KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) has led the industry in design, manufacturing and support of self-service solutions. An exceptionally broad portfolio of standard and custom KIOSK designs is deployed with Fortune 500 clients in virtually all self-service vertical markets. As the undisputed market leader in custom solutions, KIOSK provides proven expertise in design engineering, application development, component integration, and quick-turn manufacturing for even the most sophisticated self-service platforms. ISO 9001:2008 certified processes ensure every solution provides superior field reliability. www.kiosk.com SOURCE: KIOSK Information Systems Posted by staff at January 3, 2012 03:24 PM |