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Category Archives: Retail Kiosk
30 Bizarre Vending Machines From Around The World
REUTERS/Mosab OmarA man uses an vending machine a money machine that dispenses pure gold at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi.If you think vending machines Source: www.businessinsider.in
Six tips for becoming EMV compliant
With the liability shift now less than a year away, it’s time for retailers to get serious about their compliance plans. Source: www.retailcustomerexperience.com background on EMV by Laura Miller covering many points with EMV compliant. Data breach is twice a day alert. Devices and transactions in the field for most part only populate a system which at some… Read More »
Best Buy Express kiosks dispense electronics — and lots of profits
You might have seen those Best Buy Express kiosks at airports and train stations around the country. These souped up vending machines don’t dispense Cheetos and gum but rather premium Beats headpho… Source: blog.sfgate.com According to a source close to Zoom, Best Buy Express generates anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 a month per kiosk. Do the math and that… Read More »
Bionym Announces Wearable Biometric mCommerce Trial
Today at Money20/20, Toronto startup Bionym announced a technology trial that will see users making real life purchases with their heartbeats.The company’s flag Source: mobileidworld.com Syncs on your EKG reading allowing for payment via tap of the wrist. Announced at 20/20 show today
Major flaw discovered in Visa contactless cards | PaymentEye
The £20 limit on Visa contactless cards can be bypassed by making transactions using foreign currencies, security experts from Newcastle University have found. Source: www.paymenteye.com Chip and Pin VISA flaw detected.
ATV CEO: Automated Retailing On the Move in US, Kiosks Taking Off – Video – TheStreet
Businesses are seeking more touch points while customers are demanding immediate gratification and this is leading to increased demand for kiosks, said Shannon Illingworth, CEO, AVT Inc. Illingworth said his freestanding kiosks supply hot foods and high-end goods to shoppers in a hurry. He added that less people are using cash so his machines now accept credit cards,… Read More »
InComm Partners with GRUPO BB E MAPFRE to Offer Unique Alternatives to Purchase Insurance in Brazil
–InComm, a leading provider of integrated point-of-sale technology solutions to retailers, is pleased to announce a partnership with GRUPO BB E MAPFRE, the number one multinational insurer in Brazil, to launch the project “Família Sempre Protegida”, a program that will enable consumers to purchase selected types of insurance from local vending machines and… Source: insurancenewsnet.com InComm insurance vending… Read More »
New payments terminal aims to be Switzerland of in-store payments – CNET
Coming soon to a merchant near you: Poynt will let you decide how to pay for in-store purchases. Source: www.cnet.com This Android-based unit from ex-Google Wallet head supports any and all methods of electronic payment. Talk about hedging your bets. This is $299 device that competes with Ingenico/Verifone. Opened up API to developers on Wednesday including Intuit.
Retail industry’s Apple Pay rival has experienced a data breach
Just days after CVS and Rite-Aid shut down their ability to accept Apple Pay, the rival mobile system those retailers have backed has experienced a setback. Source: www.washingtonpost.com Adding to the ongoing MCX CurrentC & Apple Pay drama is the inevitable data breach. We need a hourly Google alert tracker just to keep track of data breach incidents.