Self-Service Networks Empowers Shoppers with New Retail Kiosks

Business Wire, Oct 18, 2007

Self-Service Innovations Showcased at KioskCom Self Service Expo, Booth #615

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. -- Consumers will soon notice retail kiosk innovations developed by Self-Service Networks, the leading provider of turnkey self-service solutions. These solutions, set to be featured at next week's KioskCom Self Service Expo at booth #615, include: TIPP, the Thule Interactive Point of Purchase automated fit guide, and the Electronic Gift Card Dispenser (EGCD).

TIPP, a self-service, touch-screen kiosk, empowers customers to quickly match the appropriate Thule rack system to their vehicle and gear-carrying needs. Thule Inc. VP Marketing TJ Hanson states, "We are extremely pleased with the solution Self-Service Networks has developed. Their consultative and creative approach delivered a multifunctional kiosk meeting the requirements of our diverse retail partners."

Through a unique partnership, Self-Service Networks developed the EGCD. This self-service solution reduces gift card selling costs and shopper wait-times. The EGCD vends embossed and non-embossed cards and enables shoppers to make multiple purchases in one transaction.

Self-Service Networks' president Tom Smith believes, "Whether shoppers are seeking information or buying gift cards, both solutions provide faster, more convenient retail experiences. It affirms the value in our consulting process along with our ability to drive consumer-adoption and produce profit-driven results."

KioskCom Self Service Expo, the country's defining self-service event, is held at New York City's Javits Center, October 23rd and 24th. Self-Service Networks will present these and other solutions at Booth #615. To arrange a meeting call 888.666.8346 x206.

Self-Service Networks

Self-Service Networks is the leading provider of turnkey self-service solutions driving consumer adoption. Since 1996, they have helped a diverse range of companies improve performance and profitability by delivering rich customer-interaction experiences through their trademark phrase Empower Your Customers(TM). Their expertise includes: retail, banking, bill payment, healthcare, government and HR. Their clients include: Thule Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Washington Redskins, among many others. For more information, visit www.self-servicenetworks.com/.> Thule Inc.

Thule Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary within the Thule Group, is the leading US manufacturer of car rack products. Thule's product line features multi-purpose roof racks, roof boxes, rear mount racks and accessories for outdoor equipment including bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes and surfboards. For more information, visit www.thule.com.