July 29, 2011

AVT Launches New ExpressPay Vending Systems

CORONA, Calif., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Pinksheets:AVTC.pk- News) (www.autoretail.com) announced today that they have developed a new high-tech vending system that out performs any other type of unit....



July 26, 2011

The only end in sight for self-checkout is 'the end of the beginning'

Nice feature on KMC on the strength of the self-check-out market (albeit matured). Quotes from NCR and Wincor (nothing from Fujitsu ironically)....



PepsiCo deploys recycling kiosks to Pittsburgh Handee Marts

PepsiCo today announced a partnership with 7-Eleven Handee Marts that will make its Dream Machine recycling kiosks available at more than 20 Pittsburgh-area 7-Eleven locations....



Wavelink, iPad Enclosures link up for remote management of tablet kiosks

Wavelink Corporation recently announced a partnership with iPad Enclosures, the makers of the secure iPad kiosk and other tablet kiosks, to provide remote management of tablet-based kiosks....



Resources - iPad kiosks from LaunchPad

Interested in emerging iPad kiosk area? Here is entry from Australia with their "LaunchPad". Starting at $299AU. LaunchPad - Home...



July 25, 2011

Checking In -- Probation Kiosks in Annapolis

While praised by small-time offenders like Mitchell as a convenient way to keep the state apprised of their address, the kiosks were pitched yesterday as a way to allow probation agents to spend more time dealing with "high-risk" offenders....



Dave & Busters Files for IPO

DALLAS -- Dave & Buster's said it has filed a statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common stock....



July 19, 2011

NCR Introduces eGovernment Kiosks

ClearPath software will enable legal immigrants to complete common immigration forms at a fraction of the price typically charged by immigration facilitators...



Self-Checkout Luddites

Perspective on decision by Albertsons to go without self-checkout....



NCR Flirts With Junk in Deal to Boost Margin

NCR expensive purchase of Radiant analysis by Bloomberg. NCR continues to do whatever it takes to remain relevant....



July 18, 2011

Photo-Me Profit Increases On Cost Cuts

LONDON -- On the heels of cost-cutting measures and robust performance of its core business, Photo-Me International said its adjusted pretax profit rose 28% million for the year ended April 30, 2011. The British photobooth maker and operator, which calls...



July 05, 2011

Michigan license kiosks top 1 million served

Michigan DMV machines pass 1 million served....



Palazzo offers public kiosk to write letters to troops

Palazzo provides interaction kiosk for patrons to message the armed troops overseas....



Canadian Tire Tests Personalized Mobile Shopping, Interactive Kiosks

Canadian Tire, the 1,200-store general merchandise retailer, is testing both a personalized location-based mobile shopping application and an interactive product locator kiosk capable of reading QR codes and sending instant promotions to shoppers' smartphones....



July 01, 2011

Retailer Survey: Customer Satisfaction Remains Top Priority

In a recent Customer Engagement survey conducted by Retail TouchPoints, 64% of respondents agreed that customer engagement and satisfaction is a higher priority than other company concerns including cost reductions, supply chain optimization, domestic expansion and brand recognition....



Heliotronics Debuts Kiosks For Solar Energy Monitoring Displays

Heliotronics Inc. has introduced 17-inch touchscreen kiosks for use in renewable energy lobby displays. Many building interiors are trimmed in wood, and a wooden pedestal kiosk serves a desirable alternative to the frequently used metal kiosks, according to the company....