DULUTH, Ga. -- From Atlanta to Phoenix, consumers will soon find the convenience and affordability of NCR Corporation??s Blockbuster Express-branded DVD kiosks in more retail locations than ever before. The company will deploy Blockbuster Express kiosks in nearly all 555 QuikTrip convenience stores in nine states: Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

"QuikTrip stores take pride in offering customers immediate access to quality and economical products in a convenient environment," said Mike Thornbrugh, QuikTrip spokesman. "We strive to offer relevant services and products to fit our customer??s needs. NCR??s Blockbuster Express kiosks proved to be a perfect addition to our service offerings and enable us to add entertainment to the list of items we offer to our customers and their families."

"Our DVD-rental kiosk deployments continue to rise as c-stores such as QuikTrip realize the added value they can bring to customers while they make their purchases. By partnering with NCR, QuikTrip is providing customers the ease of one-stop shopping for all of their needs," said Alex Camara, vice president and general manager of NCR Entertainment.

The Blockbuster Express kiosks hold more than 900 DVDs each.