No business is recession-proof. In challenging economic times, with many consumers deep in debt and struggling to make ends meets, it’s easy to shy away from anything new, different and remotely uncertain.

The recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was a big hit. Everything is getting smaller, thinner and faster, and touchscreen technology is everywhere.

An attractive, eye-catching DVD Rental kiosk will get attention. The biggest considerations for its success are 1) where it’s placed; 2) how well it can be seen and 3) the volume of consumer traffic it enjoys. How well the LCD screen on every Signifi DVD and Game Rental kiosk is used can also make a huge difference; it’s a real magnet for advertising revenue.

There was a time when it was easy to segment your entertainment market. In the sixties, all of North American would have their Sunday-night TVs tuned to Ed Sullivan at 8 pm. In the seventies, those same eyes were glued to the final episode of M*A*S*H. We basically watched what movies and TV shows the networks chose to air, on their schedule. And enjoyed Saturday matinees and date nights at the movies.

Redbox's DVD rental kiosks are attracting movie lovers fed up with Netflix's video subscription service. But now Redbox's owner, Coinstar Inc., is risking its own customer backlash by raising its prices, the same move that triggered Netflix's recent loss of 800,000 U.S. subscribers.

The Gamer addresses mass merchandiser dilemma of inventory and shrinkage management within retail environment, while winning over customers with intuitive touchscreen browsing, easy dispensing and online game reservations   Mississauga, ON – Signifi Solutions Inc. continues to push the envelope within the automated retailing sector with the launch of The Gamer, a new games retail kiosk, slated for the end of this month. This self-service solution joins the line-up of next-generation kiosks designed,

It all started last February. I had a party to go to and the birthday boy’s gift list was very specific. He wanted the latest World of Warcraft video game. NO substitutes! So off I went to my favorite Big Box retailer to pick it up. I expected a fairly simple, in-and-out experience… as much as any trip to a big box store can be quick.

Where you place your DVD movie and game rental kiosk is the single most important consideration.

I’m often asked by investors why they should consider an outdoor vs an indoor location for their DVD business.

Online reservations is a compelling convenience feature for your customers.