Using the smartphone 'key' to get to shoppers' wallets

by Christopher Hall — w, t

A survey highlights the importance of smartphones this holiday season and how in-store media can activate smartphone shoppers.

Philips Retail Solutions creates immersive customer experience at Amsterdam airport

November 20, 2012

In what is being called a "multi-sensory shopping experience" by Philips Retail Solutions, design changes made to the shops at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport…

Minnie Mouse does the catwalk at Barneys NY (Video)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Barneys flagship store in NYC installs an eye-catching electronic window display for the holiday shopping season.

The 'NeoFace' of window shopping

November 15, 2012

Facial recognition technology is making its way from retailers in Japan to North American shopping malls, according to an article on cba.ca.

Commentary: Using digital engagements to connect with today's shoppers

A CETW panel discussed making use of technology and DOOH throughout the retail purchase process.

CETW12: Show must go on, despite snow, sleet, Sandy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The show's Mobile Engagement Zone is bigger than ever despite the unpredictable weather.

McCormick spice company flagship store deploys digital signage to 'bring flavors to life'

October 11, 2012

HP announced today that McCormick World of Flavors, the spice company's flagship 3,800-square-foot complex at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, will deploy 42-inch…

Interactive storefront could redefine window shopping

October 8, 2012

Window shopping just got a new meaning with the latest technology implemented by Adidas. A six-week pilot is taking place at the Adidas NEO Label in Nuremberg…

Build-A-Bear targets tech savvy kids with updated stores

September 27, 2012

Build-A-Bear Workshop stores will try to capture more technologically adept young shoppers with new store formulas that increase interactivity, according to an…

C-store chain Wawa goes digital

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

After a successful pilot, the chain is rolling out digital signage to all of its more than 600 locations across the U.S.

Digital sign co unveils e-paper products to create seamless retail solution

July 18, 2012

Altierre Corp., a provider of low-power wireless technology that enables dynamic pricing, promotion and product information in brick-and-mortar stores, has…

Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks

July 16, 2012

A Tokyo toy company is testing kiosks with augmented reality capabilities to allow shoppers to interact with toys even when they're still in packaging.

Nivea promotes products via digital shelf

July 11, 2012

Nivea in Germany is replacing some of its standard in-store product shelves with the digital multidisplay shelf-edge display solution designed by Crystal…

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Retail tech heats up to beat holiday shopping lockdown

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Behind-the-scenes prep for the holidays is underway, with digital signage and engagement tech on the upswing.

Elo and YCD partner for interactive retail digital signage

June 19, 2012

Smart retail business digital media solutions provider YCD Multimedia and commercial touchscreen products provider Elo Touch Solutions have announced a…

New technology allows buttons to pop up from touchscreens

Tactus Technology has debuted a haptic user interface with physical buttons that rise up from a touchscreen surface.

Holographic Greeter using 360° HD technology

May 29, 2012

Marketing Ad Group has incorporated 360-degree HD image technology into its Holographic Greeter. The result is a dynamic range of view that is unrestricted…

Transparent digital signage electrifies Casio G-Shock (Video)

May 29, 2012

Crystal Display Systems recently posted a video of transparent digital signage deployed in the Casio store in London's Covent Garden district.

YCD fuels digital signage for Diesel

May 22, 2012

YCD Multimedia, a global provider of smart digital media solutions to the retail business world, announced that Diesel, designers of high-end, ready-to-wear…