Is Technology Just Ahead--Or Is Retailing Behind?

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

It’s time for retail business design to catch up with technology.

Vegas shoppers can now tweet on the Miracle Mile Shops billboard

February 24, 2010

Clear Channel Outdoor's Spectacolor unit announced that it has added social media capabilities on its digital screen at the entrance to the Miracle Mile Shops…

Walmart reveals 18-month results for SMART Network

February 23, 2010

The retail giant has tied digital signage to its POS network and it is yielding impressive sales uplifts.

NEC partners with Project Leader Associates to develop VUKUNET ad platform

February 23, 2010

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced a successful partnership with Project Leadership Associates to develop VUKUNET, the universal advertising…

Six trends for in-store media in 2010

With global spending on technology products and services expected to grow 8.1 percent to more than $1.6 trillion, 2010 is likely to be a major year for…

Nielsen study: DOOH increases revenue at the point of sale

January 28, 2010

According to a new consumer survey by the Nielsen research firm on "Awareness and Effectiveness of Digital Display Screens Installed In Grocery Stores,…

Motorola empowers retailers to mobilize customer loyalty programs

January 11, 2010

The Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola has announced its Mobile Loyalty Solution – a comprehensive managed service that enables retailers to…

NRF: Microsoft to showcase connected store, digital signage platform

January 10, 2010

Microsoft Corp. will showcase new technologies and interactive solutions that help retailers create differentiated and connected experiences for value-driven…

NRF: Nanonation to preview new FrameWorks digital signage software

January 10, 2010

Nanonation, a provider of customer experience software, will be demonstrating a preview release of its new FrameWorks DS software. FrameWorks DS is the latest…

Reflect Systems to showcase ReflectView 5.0 in-store digital media solution at NRF

January 6, 2010

Reflect Systems, a provider of digital media solutions to retailers, will join with Microsoft Corp. at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention in…

Ed Hardy uses YCD video, interactive mobile technologies in Australia, U.K. stores

The lifestyle brand used digital signage as part of an integrated shopper marketing strategy used to boost customer experience.

Study: Customer adoption of self-checkout growing

December 30, 2009

A benchmarking study earlier this year showed that more than 70 percent of respondents have adopted using self-checkout lanes inside stores, according to…

Digital Signage in Sports and Entertainment Venues

Effective use of a digital signage network in sports and entertainment venues will generate revenue, improve safety and enhance the overall experience of the…

All-in-One Panel PCs: Digital Signage Made Simple

Digital signage network operators want high-powered capabilities, but many do not have the time or resources to invest in a complex digital signage system.

First look: Inside the Microsoft retail store

A visit to the first Microsoft store reveals that comparisons to Apple are like apples and oranges.

The Digital Signage Show: Inside Target's digital signage network

Target's interactive media team reveals some success factors of the company's Channel Red in-store digital media network.

American Eagle flagship store will put customer pics on giant screens

November 4, 2009

American Eagle Outfitters has announced plans to open its flagship store in Times Square. The 25,000 square foot store is located at 1551 Broadway, at 46th…

Cooking network coming to checkout screens

November 4, 2009

Premier Retail Networks, Inc. (PRN) and Rouxbe Video Technologies Inc., an online cooking school, announced an agreement to present customized cooking…

Webinar reveals key future trends for digital signage

Report and webinar focused on growth, predicted spend and applications planned for the next two years.

Webinar: Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertising - An Agency Perspective Overcoming Challenges with New Approaches

The DOOH market is on the rise and advertising on those digital screens is becoming more prevalent in the world today. Although this is good news for…