LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Outerwall Inc.
(Nasdaq: OUTR) will showcase its services and products that are
within consumers' reach, and its suite of kiosks this week in booth
#36047 at CES® 2015, a global trade show known for launching
products and devices many consumers can only dream of owning.
Outerwall's mainstay brands, Coinstar® and Redbox®, help
consumers maximize their budgets by transforming spare change into
cash or no-fee eCertificates and offering the best value for new
release movie entertainment. And for the first time ever, the
company will feature its entire family of automated kiosks together
at CES, including the newest offerings:
- ecoATM – available throughout the U.S., ecoATM® kiosks pay cash
instantly for used cell phones, tablets and MP3 players;
- Coinstar Exchange – with hundreds of kiosks in the U.S.,
Coinstar Exchange kiosks offer instant cash for unused gift cards;
and
- SAMPLEit – currently in pilot stage and available in
select markets across the U.S., SAMPLEitTM kiosks
are an easy and affordable way to discover and try new products
from leading brands, and save money on full-size versions with
valuable coupons included with each purchase.
"Outerwall will be presenting our vision for the future of smart
shopping based on our core capabilities and assets," said
J. Scott Di Valerio, CEO of
Outerwall. "We'll also continue demonstrating our commitment to
simplicity, convenience and value by showcasing our newest kiosk
solutions: ecoATM, Coinstar Exchange and SAMPLEit."
As consumers continue looking for ways to save money and get the
best value for their dollars, they're also looking to retailers to
help them find ways to shop more effectively.
The brick and mortar store, once the "holy grail" for a point of
sale, now has an opportunity to be reinvented as the lines between
digital and physical retail become blurred. Retailers can transform
the shopping experience for their customers – from a chore to an
interactive, personalized experience in the digital age.
"Smartphones forever changed how connected consumers are all of
the time," said Leslie Hand, vice
president for retail insights at IDC. "Technology innovations in
the retail industry will enable previously unprecedented levels of
personalized interaction with customers, who will continue
integrating mobility into the fabric of their lives."
Smart shopping is the key to retailers' success
At
CES 2015, Outerwall will demonstrate unique potential smart
shopping concepts by illustrating a next-generation, in-store
retail shopping experience that leverages the latest mobile
technologies. In the Outerwall booth, conference attendees can view
three demos of shopping scenarios where retailers can connect
directly with consumers during their consideration journey.
Through its prevalent network of more than 65,000 kiosks, the
company understands how consumers' relationships with retailers are
changing amidst the convergence of online and physical retail. And
with 91 percent of the U.S. population living within five miles of
an Outerwall kiosk, the company is positioned to help retailers
orchestrate innovative ways of interacting with loyal customers in
addition to engaging new consumers.
Outerwall is creating and evaluating real world concepts of
innovative consumer shopping experiences that could change the way
people interact with the stores they frequent and the brands they
love. Visit Outerwall in booth #36047 at CES this week to learn
more.
About Outerwall Inc.
Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR)
has more than 20 years of experience creating some of the most
profitable spaces for their retail partners. Outerwall delivers
breakthrough kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate
revenue for retailers. As the company that brought consumers
Redbox® entertainment, Coinstar® money
services, and ecoATM® electronics recycling kiosks,
Outerwall is leading the next generation of automated retail and
paving the way for inventive, scalable businesses. Outerwall™
kiosks are in neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, mass
merchants, malls, and other retail locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto
Rico, the United Kingdom,
and Ireland. Learn more at
www.outerwall.com.
SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Words such as "estimate" and "expect," and variations of
such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is
not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this release
include statements regarding Outerwall's vision of future retail
concepts. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and actual results may vary materially from the results
expressed or implied in such statements. Differences may result
from actions taken by Outerwall, as well as risks and uncertainties
beyond Outerwall's control. Such risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, competition from other service providers,
the ability to react to changing consumer demands, develop new
products and services, and penetrate new markets and distribution
channels. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is
illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on
factors that may affect future performance, please review "Risk
Factors" described in Outerwall's most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking
statements reflect Outerwall's expectations as of the date hereof.
Outerwall undertakes no obligation to update the information
provided herein.
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