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Circle K re-tools web site to focus on local store promotions

Circle K has re-tooled its web site to support local promotions throughout its chain of more than 2,000 c-stores. The site lets shoppers print store coupons and offers a ZIP code-based store locator to search for promotions in their local stores.

Posted 12/08/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Circle K Stores` Zaplink kiosks are serving up profits

The c-store chain`s Zaplink web-based kiosk program offers a growing range of products and services ranging from video e-mail messaging to lottery tickets, but most important, it`s serving up profits, Circle K says.

Posted 07/28/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

Barewalls.com sees expanded customer base in 7-Eleven kiosks

Barewalls recently joined a small but growing number of retailers that have signed up as participating merchants selling over the Cyphermint Inc. kiosk network in c-stores.

Posted 04/09/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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7-Eleven broadens retail scope with in-store kiosks

7-Eleven Inc. is increasing the range of products and service shoppers can access through its network of web-based in-store kiosks. For example, shoppers can pay bills online, get insurance quotes, and buy from online retailers.

Posted 03/18/2003Paul DemeryPost a comment

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7-Eleven adds a cash payment to in-store web kiosks

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is taking the next step in payment options on its Vcom kiosks by adding cash acceptance from consumers who want to buy on the web.

Posted 06/24/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Circle K hopes web-enabled kiosks will help it sell convenience

Convenience store chain Circle K views web-enabled kiosks as another way to provide convenience to customers. Most users so far are Internet-savvy users who rely on the Circle K machines for convenient web access when they are away from home and office.

Posted 01/21/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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In-store web kiosks are likely to gain popularity

As consumers become more accustomed to remote technologies, web kiosks will become popular fixtures in c-stores and other retail locations, say industry analysts. Circle K is installing up to 1,200 kiosks in convenience stores across the country.

Posted 01/09/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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7-Eleven tests web-enabled kiosks

7-Eleven is testing web-based kiosks in 36 stores to provide financial services. They eventually could be shopping machines as well.

Posted 06/07/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment