Technology/Services

Kum & Go Adding More Redboxes

Expanding presence from 26 to more than 281 convenience store locations
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Kum & Go LC has forged an agreement with Redbox Automated Retail LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., to expand the presence of the redbox fully automated DVD rental kiosks to more than 281 Kum & Go convenience stores nationwide this year. Redbox kiosks are currently installed at 26 Kum & Go stores in Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

"Redbox continues to experience strong growth as a result of our ability to deliver convenient and affordable entertainment to consumers while increasing traffic for [image-nocss] our retail partners," said Mitch Lowe, president of redbox. "We look forward to our expansion within Kum & Go's network of busy locations and loyal customers."

Each fully automated redbox kiosk holds 630 DVDs, representing up to 200 of the newest movie releases. Consumers use a touch screen to select their movies, swipe a valid credit or debit card and go. For added convenience, consumers can reserve DVDs online at www.redbox.com or via an iPhone and pick them up at the redbox location of their choice.

"Redbox has made a positive impact on our stores and has been very popular among our customers," said Kyle J. Krause, president and CEO of Kum & Go. "Consumers trust us to provide value and convenience, and the expanded presence of redbox allows us to continue to deliver on that commitment."

Redbox is currently available at more than 20,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald's restaurants, leading grocery and convenience stores and Walmart and Walgreens stores in select markets. The company has served millions of consumers and rented more than 500 million DVDs to date.

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Redbox Automated Retail offers new-release DVD rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 500 million DVDs and is available at more than 20,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald's restaurants, leading grocery and convenience stores and Walmart and Walgreens locations in select markets.

Kum & Go, West Des Moines, Iowa., has more than 430 convenience stores in 11 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming). In addition to a wide selection of products, Kum & Go provides customers a proprietary mix of products under the Hiland brand name. Other proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches and Nuclear energy drinks.

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