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JCPenney stores display online products via kiosks
JCPenney is helping customers find more products with its "Find More" technology throughout 120 of its stores. Customers can use kiosks, in-store iPads, and jcp.com-enabled cash registers to see …
February 7, 2011
Low earnings lead to Coinstar investigation
Coinstar's low fourth-quarter earnings have prompted the Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP to investigate the company that owns redbox for possible "violations of the law by certain officers and …
February 3, 2011
We'll drink to that: Wine kiosks reopen
All 32 wine vending kiosks installed at supermarkets across Pennsylvania are expected to be back in operation today, following a six-week shutdown for repairs, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune …
February 1, 2011
Kiosk vs. Mobile: Industry insiders weigh in
Predictions and rumors are running rampant about whether retailers will combine kiosk and mobile technology to serve consumers or if mobile will simply replace kiosks. In fact, Troy Carroll declared …
January 25, 2011 - Cherryh Butler
NRF: Microsoft displays shelf-edge, touch-screen solution
Retailers took in a plethora of technologies designed to allow them to better connect with customers last week at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York City. Brendan O'Meara, manager …
January 16, 2011 - Joseph Grove
NRF: HP adds digital signage to kiosks
Hewlett Packard launched its Virtual Sales Assistant kiosk this week at the National Federation's Big Show in New York City. Unlike many kiosks that sit quietly in the corner, this machine displays …
January 16, 2011 - Cherryh Butler
NRF: Microsoft Surface integrates online and in-store shopping
Microsoft is helping retailers bring the virtual shopping experience to stores with a new application for Microsoft Surface. Consumers who shop online at home can now use a browser add-on, to save …
January 16, 2011 - Cherryh Butler
Patent approved to provide kiosks with 3-D technology
Provision Interactive Technologies has developed technology to provide 3-D views of products for the self-service kiosk markets, according to the company's press release. "Imagine a 3-D person …
January 12, 2011
NRF: Cisco study shows shoppers want tech-savvy experiences
Most retailers assume consumers want to implement technology into their shopping experiences, but executives from Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) executives wanted proof. And they got …
January 10, 2011 - Cherryh Butler
Kiosks, digital signage to make big show at Big Show
The National Retail Federation's BIG Show is hitting New York Jan. 9-12 and as usual should feature a plethora of technology to serve the retail industry. This year marks the show's 100th anniversary …
December 21, 2010 - Cherryh Butler