Books-A-Million installs Espresso Book Machine in Maine

July 18, 2013

Respect Your Universe taps LA architect for flagship design

July 17, 2013

Respect Your Universe Inc., an active lifestyle apparel brand, recently partnered with Los Angeles-based architect and retail strategist Richard Altuna to…

In-aisle self-scanning enters the Middle East

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A concept store in Abu Dhabi implements in-aisle scanning to go with the area's modernization project.

InComm launches in-store digital sales program

July 16, 2013

A new in-store sales program launched today by InComm uses point-of-purchase marketing to encourage shoppers to make a digital purchase while in a…

Study: Retailers are ill-equipped to deliver omnichannel experience

July 8, 2013

A new study conducted by EKN and sponsored by Epicor has found that brick-and-mortar retailers are ill-equipped to offer the next-generation of consumers the…

French retailer Orchestra looks down the endless aisle

The children's specialty retailer turned to touchscreen kiosks to solve its out-of-stock issues.

Motorola shows off retail kiosk at Innovation Showcase

June 26, 2013

Motorola Solutions Inc. held its annual Innovation Showcase last week, touting its latest inventions to technology analysts and the press, dailyherald.com…

Staples takes a page from the omnichannel playbook (Video)

The office supply chain's recent prototype stores aim to blend online with in-store.

Staples tacks on digital signage, kiosks to omnichannel stores

Office supply chain Staples recently announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and digital signage. The…

Asda pilots in-store kiosks, fulfillment lockers

June 24, 2013

Asda, Europe's version of Walmart, recently introduced self-service kiosks that allow shoppers to browse and order a wider range of its non-food products. The…

How Intel is tackling omnichannel with digital signage

by Christopher Hall

The company's latest platform helps retailers keep pace with new technologies.

Staples goes omnichannel with new prototype stores

June 20, 2013

The office supply chain Staples today announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and consultation areas for…

Rite Aid to roll out in-store 3D Rewards Center kiosk

June 14, 2013

Shoppers at Rite Aid stores in New York and Los Angeles will get a dose of glasses-free, holographic 3D videos and images, thanks to the pharmacy chain's…

UK chocolatier Thorntons pilots in-store kiosks

June 14, 2013

The U.K.-based confectionery retailer Thorntons is testing a new in-store kiosk that allows shoppers to buy from its extended online product range using One…

US Lexus dealerships roll out MyDealerLot service solutions

June 13, 2013

Customer service and support solutions from MyDealerLot were selected by Lexus for implementation in its U.S. dealerships, according to a news release.

Commentary: Breaking down silos with in-store mobility

Innovative retailers are creating a richer customer experience with mobile devices.

Intel leading webinar on digital touch points in retail

June 6, 2013

DigitalSignageToday.com and Intel Corp. are hosting a live webinar, "Content Management Strategies for Digital Touch Points in Retail," at 2 p.m. eastern on…

New study reveals a growing appetite for self-service among consumers

June 5, 2013

Personalized automation may be the ticket to winning the wallets of global consumers, according to the Cisco Customer Experience Report released today.

Sport Chek Retail Lab cultivates tech-heavy customer experience

by Christopher Hall

The Canadian sporting goods chain created an award-winning retail environment at its flagship in Toronto.

How tablets and touchscreens are integral to the in-store experience

Retailers must incorporate technology that customers want in order to provide a seamless omnichannel experience.