KIOSKCOM: Virgin Megastore exec to discuss self-service

May 3, 2009

Don't let the fact that Virgin is closing its U.S. Megastores fool you: the high-tech, multi-department retailer rocked when it came to providing a cohesive…

J.C. Penney rolling out 'smart fixture' kiosks

April 21, 2009

The Dallas Morning News: Penney is melding its online and in-store presence with something it calls a "smart fixture," a device which hasn't been given a…

Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.

New digital signage network aimed at Hispanic shoppers

April 8, 2009

ORANGE, Calf. — Captive Media Marketing, a Scala partner, has developed CMM.LATV, a retail TV network catering to Hispanic shoppers. It allows manufacturers…

POPAI announces digital signage award winners

April 7, 2009

LAS VEGAS — POPAI, The Global Association for Marketing at Retail, has announced the winners of its 2009 Digital Signage Awards.

Brown Shoe adds Trusonic music service

April 6, 2009

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Fluid Music Canada's Trusonic Inc., a provider of Internet-delivered music and messaging services for retailers, announced that Brown Shoe…

Thailand's largest mobile phone distributor installs CAYIN digital signage

April 5, 2009

TAIPEI, Taiwan — I-mobile Shop, the biggest mobile phone distributor in Thailand, installed CAYIN digital signage system in 28 selected points of…

Report: In-store ads sway planned purchase decisions

April 2, 2009

Adweek: More shoppers are making lists before they reach a store, though they continue to make brand purchase decisions inside. Miller Zell, an Atlanta-based…

Carnival placing 'interactive aquariums' in empty store windows

April 1, 2009

Display & Design Ideas: Carnival Cruise Lines is placing interactive digital "aquariums" into empty store windows in six U.S. cities. The promotion, which…

GlobalShop 2009: Optimism and strength

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Despite the economic chill in the air, attendees and exhibitors made last week's tradeshow a success in the eyes of its organizers.

Digital signage lessons from GlobalShop 2009

Best Buy's in-store video producer reflects on what he learned during Digital Signage Day at GlobalShop 2009.

Two grocery chains trial electronic shelf labels

March 29, 2009

RFID Journal: Two U.S. grocery-store chains are trialing an electronic shelf label (ESL) system in several of their stores on the East and West coasts. The ESL…

New retail kiosks offer virtual clothing, hair colors

March 29, 2009

New York Times: Sales clerks still ask customers, "May I help you?" on the floors of many department stores, but some shoppers may soon choose to be served…

Zain launches 'store of the future' in Bahrain

Wireless service provider's new flagship store is an interactive retail experience.

AT&T opens new Experience Store

March 25, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee — AT&T announced a new way to shop for and experience an array of communications and entertainment services with the official…

The Benefits of Retail Kiosks

Few industries stand to gain more from self-service than retail. Learn how to get the most from kiosks and other digital merchandising technologies.

Digital shopping assistants

In the next five years, shoppers will increasingly rely on themselves - and the opinions of each other - to make purchasing decisions rather than wait for help…

Altierre unveils Retail Technology Center

March 18, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, today unveiled a Retail Technology Center at its company…

Sears aims to be more interactive

March 12, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times: Sears' new president of home electronics, Karen Austin, wants to take advantage of Circuit City's demise by giving Sears shoppers more…

Complimentary passes offered for KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show

March 10, 2009

TRUMBULL, Conn. — JD Events, the company behind KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show, announced that it will provide qualified end-users…