Toys 'R' Us creates Facebook game, players get discounts

December 12, 2012

Toys 'R' Us and game manufacturer Ubisoft have teamed up to create a free toy store simulation game, according to retailingtoday.com.

Article discusses 3 ways to make showrooming an opportunity

December 12, 2012

One-in-five consumers are now showrooming, according to new research by Aprimo/Teradata and Forrester Research, which revealed that 96 percent of those…

User analytics adds muscle to Virtual Concierge (Video)

The Virtual Concierge digital signage kiosk from Parabit provides user insight with analytics-gathering software.

Opinion: C-store retailers need convenient loyalty programs

December 4, 2012

An opinion piece on csnews.com explains the importance and benefits of loyalty programs for c-store retailers. The author cited a recent study from the NPD…

Indoor mapping gives power to retailers

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

In-store navigation systems appeal to retailers looking to gain shopper insight and boost customer engagement.

Digital signage and the shopper's path (Commentary)

A digital signage expert looks at the convergence of mobile phone data and smart digital signage in mapping shopper paths.

Walgreens celebrates 8,000 stores with opening of LA flagship

December 3, 2012

Walgreens opened its 8,000th location this past weekend in Los Angeles. The flagship features offerings not typical at drug stores, such as a fresh sushi bar…

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…

Mannequins may soon be the eyes and ears of retail

November 20, 2012

It sounds like a scene from the 1980s movie "Mannequin": The pristine face and absent eyes of the life-size model doll hiding some inner life, following people…

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.

CETW12: 5 Things to look for at CETW NYC

by Christopher Hall — w, t

CETW in New York City is set to open; here's what to look for this year.

Blogger: The future of fashion is tech

November 1, 2012

A retail analyst on the blog Vision Mobile highlighted some trends around the latest buzzwords in the industry: "fashion tech."

Retail CIOs think industry needs tech overhaul

November 1, 2012

Retail is in serious need of a technology revolution, according to recent research from Virgin Media Business. 

Sporting goods store entertains shoppers with augmented reality

October 30, 2012

Sporting goods retailer Scheels recently installed an ArmorActive iPad kiosk in its Sandy, Utah, megastore, providing shoppers a taste of augmented reality.

ShopperTrak acquires RelTel in move to improve analytics power

October 30, 2012

ShopperTrak, a company that analyzes foot traffic data for retailers, today announced its acquisition of surveillance analytics startup ReTel Technologies. 

Retailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution

October 29, 2012

Consulting firms Kantar Retail and PwC Network recently released the "Retailing 2020" report that looks at key factors for retailers and suppliers in an age of…

Best Buy begins roll out of audio kiosk program

October 24, 2012

Turtle Beach, a provider of gaming headsets, and Best Buy are launching an in-store interactive kiosk program that delivers a fully interactive and educational…

DOOH network goes pink for the cure

October 10, 2012

An array of Estee Lauder products are being featured this month on the Adspace Digital Mall Network to promote "pink," according to a company announcement.

Augmented reality: A growing force in retail

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

From cereal boxes to lingerie, augmented reality is cementing its place in retail.