DULUTH, GA - NCR Corporation announced the first major rollout of Blockbuster Express-branded DVD rental kiosks in Texas. More than 100 of the machines will be installed by the end of May at Tom Thumb and Randalls stores in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. They will replace existing DVDPlay-branded kiosks, part of a strategy that NCR announced when it purchased DVDPlay last December

"We are committed to providing our customers and local communities with value when they visit our stores," said Connie Yates, director of public affairs at Tom Thumb/Randalls. "We are thrilled to bring an even better experience with the newest releases, a greater selection of DVD titles, and later return times through the Blockbuster Express experience."

"Randalls and Tom Thumb customers in Texas will now be able to experience the vast selection of entertainment titles that are available for just $1 per night through Blockbuster Express," said Alex Camara, vice president and general manager, NCR Entertainment. "Grocery chains across the country are finding the addition of conveniently-located Blockbuster Express kiosks provides great benefit to customers, allowing them to pick up entertainment along with their everyday purchases."