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A business losing funding certainly isn't unheard of in this challenging economy, but many former Clear customers and air travel industry experts are troubled by the manner in which the company handled its demise, as well as the factors that may have led, at least in part, to the closure.
Self-checkout machines have been a mainstay in America's grocery stores and supermarkets for some time, but there is growing concern that some shoppers may take advantage of the technology to illegally purchase alcohol. A study published in June by a UCLA Law School clinic and the advocacy group Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, or LAANE, has highlighted that very issue.
Though a recent state-of-the-industry study from Summit Research Associates reports languishing global kiosk installations, Summit founder Francie Mendelsohn believes the industry will see growth again starting in 2010. So why not use this fresh beginning to go one step further and embrace the growing demand for digital delivery and mobile self-service?
Case Study: PrinterOn partnered with PROVISIO to provide on-the-spot payments and enhanced security for mobile printing customers.
DULUTH, Ga.- One of the key components of many retail self-service devices is the barcode scanner, a technology whose 35th birthday occurs this Friday.
The franchising concept seems straightforward — executives in home offices know from experience what works, and franchisees carry out those strategies in their own stores. But Great Harvest Bread, an emerging brand in the bakery-cafe segment, does things differently.
There are three important features a foodservice menu must emphasize to be successful in today's market: freshness, flavor and health. This is according to Nancy Kruse, a menu trends analyst and president of The Kruse Company in Atlanta, who led an educational session Monday at the 89th annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel show.
LAS VEGAS - During an educational session at the KioskCom Self Service Expo Thursday, attendees sampled exclusive results of consumer research that reveals what they like and dislike when using self-service.
Despite this year's challenging economic environment, Coinstar Inc. has had a monumental 2009, so far. In the past two months, the company has announced the addition of prepaid cards to its Coinstar kiosk offerings, a nationwide redbox installation deal with Albertson's grocery stores, a pilot financial-services program with TIO Networks and a redbox/Sony Home Entertainment agreement worth $460 million.