NCR expands Blockbuster Express kiosks to Duane Reade

DULUTH, Ga. More than 200 Duane Reade locations will receive Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks within the next several months, with most deployed before the end of the year.

The announcement represents the largest deployment of DVD rental kiosks to come to New York City. More than 200 Blockbuster Express kiosks will be available to New Yorkers in Manhattan alone. Consumers will be able to rent DVDs for $1 per night and return the DVDs to any Blockbuster Express kiosk location. No membership is required.

The kiosks, developed by technology company NCR, hold more than 900 DVDs, providing customers a broad choice of new releases and classic titles.

"We have been transforming our business to bring New Yorkers a better shopping experience. By partnering with NCR to include Blockbuster Express kiosks in select stores, we continue to create a more convenient and efficient shopping experience for our customers. The Blockbuster Express kiosks offer affordable entertainment and provide another way Duane Reade makes New York living easy," said Joe Magnacca, chief merchandising officer at Duane Reade.