Report: 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signage

December 19, 2007

A recent study conducted by M/A/R/C Research found 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signs while shopping. The group polled almost 23,000 shoppers…

Retail Wi-Fi open to hacking

December 19, 2007

Security consultancy AirDefense recently published its "2007 Retail Shopping Wireless Security Survey," which found that most of the wireless devices in use…

Retailers: make customer experience 'more theatrical'

December 19, 2007

A new report from Datamonitor shows that retailers are seeking to win back market share by making the customers' shopping experience more theatrical, with…

Retailers to discuss 'green' initiatives at NRF

December 19, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speakers at NRF's 97th Annual Convention and EXPO, January 13-16 in New York City, will teach retailers how to Dream Big and Dream Green.

Home Depot launches project-oriented store

December 19, 2007

RICHMOND HILL, ON. — The Home Depot Canada is changing the way customers shop for home improvement projects with the opening of its first project-orientated…

Interactive signage gives power to the people

December 19, 2007

A new trend in digital signage is emerging that combines the strength of digital signs with the interactivity of digital kiosks. For many areas, such as retail…

POPAI research: digital window signage increases footfall

December 18, 2007

Research commissioned by 3M and POPAI demonstrates the effectiveness of back-projecting dynamic promotional messages onto shop windows.

The planning puzzle

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For technology, intelligent planning makes all the difference.

Digital Signage Show to debut during '08 Self Service Expo

December 11, 2007

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Self Service Expo conference organizers have announced the debut of their highly anticipated new event, The Digital Signage Show. The…

Nike opens first NikeID Studio

December 10, 2007

Nike recently opened its first "NikeID Studio" in London, following similar installations in New York City, Paris and Osaka. The concept connects the in-store…

The psychology of digital signage

by David Drain

A neuroscientist analyzes the effects digital signage has on the brain.

Blockbuster challenges redbox

Movie-rental giant tests kiosks at Papa John's, Family Dollar locations.

Optical boutique turns heads — literally

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Eyewear provider uses creative digital signage to catch the customer's eye.

KioskCom Europe highlights top deployments

Seven kiosks made the show's SuperStar Deployments list.

Self Service Expo showcases new products, technology

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

New York's Self-Service Expo highlights the 'nexts' in self-service.

Turnkey solutions, mobility steal focus at Self Service Expo

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

First fall expo features digital signage, and other tech.