The retail power of suggestion

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A carefully worded farewell can often subliminally impact shoppers into coming back for more.

Ask the Experts: How does the digital signage content design process begin?

March 29, 2009

We asked Alan Douglas, creative director for 2hemispheres, how the digital signage content design process begins. Listen to his response below.

Kiosk turns wine shoppers into experts

A popular tourist attraction improved customer satisfaction and employee training with an innovative wine-information kiosk

Zain launches 'store of the future' in Bahrain

Wireless service provider's new flagship store is an interactive retail experience.

Nokia invests in mobile payments startup

March 26, 2009

Yahoo! News: Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, is making a large investment in California-based Obopay Inc., a startup that's pushing…

Coinstar named top performer in prepaid category by retailers

March 26, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Coinstar E-Payment Services, a subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., has been named a top prepaid performer in the 2009 Convenience Store Decisions…

AT&T opens new Experience Store

March 25, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee — AT&T announced a new way to shop for and experience an array of communications and entertainment services with the official…

The Benefits of Retail Kiosks

Few industries stand to gain more from self-service than retail. Learn how to get the most from kiosks and other digital merchandising technologies.

GLOBALSHOP: Vestcom launches new retail marketing services

March 24, 2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Vestcom International Inc., a provider of customized shelf-edge marketing solutions to major retailers and brand manufacturers in the…

PRN's Checkout TV achieves 60 percent advertiser recall among consumers

March 24, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Premier Retail Networks, Inc. (PRN), a provider of digital media solutions at retail, has announced that its Checkout TV Network advertiser…

GLOBALSHOP: SoundTube enhances focused loudspeaker line

March 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS — SoundTube Entertainment, manufacturer of high-performance commercial sound systems, has announced several enhancements to its FP Series of…

ATM Marketplace, ATMIA to host webinar about the future of cash and ATM trends

March 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ATM Marketplace and the ATM Industry Association on March 31 are hosting a webinar about future trends in the ATM and financial services…

GLOBALSHOP: Pro-Motion to sell Outform displays in the U.S.

March 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Pro-Motion Technology Group announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Outform Ltd., a leader in creative global branding…

GLOBALSHOP: FogScreen offers resale opportunity for new line of retail products

March 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS — FogScreen Inc., creators of the world's first walk-through projection screen made of "dry" fog, has announced that it is expanding its sales…

GLOBALSHOP: Oce previews Posterizer POS signage solution

March 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Oce, an international provider of digital document management, has announced the U.S. preview of its Posterizer integrated signage solution at Oce…

Increased Productivity with Interactivity

How retailers and others can engage customers with greater efficiency and profitability using interactive digital signage.

NRF: Easter retail sales expected to fall 14 percent

March 22, 2009

Bizjournals.com: Expect consumers to spend less on the Easter holiday this year. The National Retail Federation, in its 2009 Easter Consumer Intentions and…

Altierre unveils retail technology center

March 22, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, has unveiled a Retail Technology Center at its company…

GLOBALSHOP: idX offers guide to green retailing

March 22, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Retailers overwhelmed by the confusing hodgepodge of environmental regulations, labels and products now have a resource to help make sense of…

GLOBALSHOP: Lawrence Metal Products introduces interactive mapping system

March 22, 2009

LAS VEGAS - Lawrence Metal Products, a provider of queue management products and related services, has announced the launch of its Navigator interactive way…