Archive for February, 2006

Supermarket Tests Prescription Refill Kiosk

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

A credit card-enabled, self-service prescription refill kiosk is in pilot at supermarket chain Giant Food at a specific store in Virginia, in a test being monitored by the regional Board of Pharmacy, according to ConvenienceStoreNews.online.com. Later this year, a similar pilot is to run in Maryland, where pharmacy customers will also be able to obtain […]

PMA® 2006 International Convention and Trade Show, February 26 – March 1, in Orlando, Florida

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

PMA is all about and only about preserving memories and the profits to be made from them.
At PMA 2006, you will be able to learn about the latest trends in the industry, discover the hottest new technology and ideas, and network and socialize with industry colleagues both on and off the Trade Show floor.
With educational […]

7th annual Global Retail Technology Forum at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Center from 14 to 16 February 2006.

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

At the 7th annual Global Retail Technology Forum, senior IT and business executives will meet to share ideas and strategies with colleagues from around the world. For the first time, two respected research and events organisations, Retail Systems Alert Group and EHI-Retail Network, have joined together to bring you the best examples of customer-centric retailing.
This […]

The Self Service & Kiosk Show ORLANDO | FEB 13-14, 2006

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

The Self Service & Kiosk Show
ORLANDO | FEB 13-14, 2006
Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
The Self-Service & Kiosk Show is the perfect environment for executives and managers who are charged with developing and implementing self-service programs or have responsibility for the overall customer experience. Learn from the experts and meet with the leading […]

10th Annual KioskCom April 10-12, 2006 Mandalay Bay, Las vegas

Friday, February 10th, 2006

KioskCom 2006 delivers critical content and strategies to ensure kiosk success – directly from companies that deployed kiosks within their organizations.
Interactive self-service kiosks provide a solution to the ongoing dilemma companies face – how to increase revenue, decrease expenses and improve the customer experience.
What is the critical differentiator for kiosk success? A well thought out […]

Block, 7-Eleven sign deal for loan check-cashing

Friday, February 10th, 2006

H&R Block Inc. and 7-Eleven Inc. have signed a three-year agreement that enables Block customers to cash refund anticipation loan checks at more than 1,100 7-Eleven stores in the United States.
The companies first joined last year for the service, in which customers of Kansas City-based Block (NYSE: HRB) use Vcom kiosks at 7-Eleven stores to […]

Automotive: Kiosks for demand-driven manufacturing

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

BANGALORE: How do you like the idea of walking out of an automobile showroom, knowing exactly when your dream vehicle is going to be delivered-designed exclusively for you?
This could soon be a reality at Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) showrooms, according to Rajan Wadhera, VP – Operations, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra.
The Indian automobile manufacturer has […]

Bank of China, Diebold Strengthen Relationship to Enhance Self-Service Offering

Monday, February 6th, 2006

BEIJING, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Diebold, Incorporated
(NYSE: DBD) will provide nearly 300 self-service Bulk Cash Recycle Machines
(BCRM) to the Bank of China (BOC). This new order comes in addition to a
recent multi-million-dollar contract with BOC, bringing the total number of
self-service units provided by Diebold to approximately 1,000.
Diebold’s BCRM accepts large amounts […]

Little Clinic to open medical kiosks in Publix stores

Monday, February 6th, 2006

The Little Clinic LLC, a company that operates medical clinics staffed by nurse practitioners, has signed an agreement to begin opening clinics at Publix Super Markets.
Currently, all of The Little Clinic locations are within Kroger stores in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois.
Under the agreement with Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. — one of […]

MCCS expands Internet resources on Okinawa Marine camps

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

CAMP FOSTER (Feb 2, 2006) — Marine Corps Community Services recreation facilities aboard Marine Corps camps on Okinawa will provide free wireless Internet networks starting Feb. 3.
The MCCS-sponsored wireless networks are part of a plan to make Internet service more available to everyone here, according to Jeff Hazelbaker, chief information officer for MCCS Okinawa.
“The Internet […]