Redbox adds Blu-ray titles to its $1 rental offerings

November 25, 2008

Comark intros 32-inch interactive widescreen digital sign with integrated computer

November 25, 2008

MEDFIELD, Mass. —  Comark Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of kiosk and digital signage solutions, has announced its new 32-inch Interactive Display.

Cash purchases are on the rise as shoppers try to manage debt

November 24, 2008

MSNBC.com: Cash or credit? For more Americans, who have already maxed out their credit cards or are just trying to manage their spending better in the tough…

Budgeting for customer experience in challenging economic times

November 24, 2008

My Customer: It's that time of the year again - budget time. Companies are working on next year's budgets, a challenging endeavor given the uncertainty and…

ProView software from Wincor Nixdorf monitors kiosks on five continents

November 24, 2008

PADERBORN, Germany — Some 100,000 ATMs and other self-service devices on five continents are now monitored by Wincor Nixdorf AG's ProView software solution…

Dynascan's round LED signage at Japan's Aqua Stadium

DynaScan Technology, Inc. holds numerous patents and manufactures the DynaScan 360° cylindrical LED (Light Emitting Diode) video display. The displays, which…

Whole Foods Canada launching digital signage stations

November 23, 2008

TORONTO — Planet-Tek Systems, a provider of digital signage management solutions, is launching The Marketplace Station series of digital signage "stations" at…

Life Fitness takes personal approach to shopping

November 23, 2008

SCHILLER PARK, Ill. — Step into an Apple store or a neighborhood Whole Foods and consumers are greeted with texture, color and movement that's highly sensory.

Retail bringing layaway back to life

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Layaway making a comeback, thanks to a tightening credit market.

Study: Retailers underperforming on customer service

November 20, 2008

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — eGain Communications Corp., provider of multichannel customer service and knowledge management software, published its 200…

'Internet of things' will connect products, people

November 20, 2008

RFID Journal: CASAGRAS (Coordination and Support Action for Global RFID-related Activities and Standardization), an 18-month E.U.-funded project being carried…

Eyewear retailer features smart mirrors, environment simulator

November 20, 2008

SAN MATEO, Calif. — N3L Optics announced the grand opening of its sport performance sunglass store at Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, Calif. today. N3L Optics…

Convenience still the top reason people shop online

November 20, 2008

Adweek: American consumers will continue to shift their gift buying online this holiday season, citing convenience, time saving and price, according to…

Cellfire wins mobile marketing innovation award

November 20, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cellfire Inc., a nationwide mobile coupon and discount offer service, was honored by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) with the MMA…

Marketing show heavy on innovation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Fresh ideas from the In-Store Marketing Expo in Las Vegas.

NEC receives 2008 global digital signage award from Frost & Sullivan

November 19, 2008

CHICAGO — NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced it is the recipient of the 2008 Frost &…

ISME 08: Interactive entertainment from Ecast

Bob Cooney, Ecast's vice president of business development, walks attendees through the features of the Ecast entertainment and digital merchandising system.

ISME 08: Springboard Concierge smart cart

Sylvain Perrier demonstrates Springboard Retail Networks' Concierge smart cart, which recently began a pilot installation at Food Lion.

ISME 08: Audience.tag personal digital signage

Staffers at the Capital Networks booth all wore the Audience.tag personal digital signage device, a 2.5-inch high-brite screen designed for use in retail…

ISME 08: ShelfCast interactive shelves from Madix

Madix Store Fixtures demonstrated its ShelfCast interactive branding shelves, which integrate small touchscreens into traditional retail shelving. Content on…