Brick-and-mortar retailers fighting back

May 22, 2012

Brick-and-mortar retailers hoping to compete with mobile devices, the Internet and daily deals are getting creative when it comes to in-store offers, according…

Study: In-store messaging is top reason shoppers buy items not on lists

April 17, 2012

Despite a shopping list being a tool to stay on budget and eliminate unnecessary purchases, research shows that nine out of 10 shoppers still buy items not on…

Macy's embracing technology to mirror online shopping experience

April 13, 2012

The success of its online sales is inspiring Macy's Chief Executive Terry Lundgren to make some changes to the in-store shopping experience, according to a…

New Balance opens Boston 'Experience' store

April 13, 2012

New Balance is stepping up its game with a new 2,500-square-foot high-tech store at Copley Square in Boston that opens today. The store features artistic…

Digital Signage Today publishes updated buyer's guide for media players

April 12, 2012

Digital Signage Today has published the 2012 edition of its Digital Signage Media Player Comparison Guide.

Sephora gives shopping a makeover

April 9, 2012

Sephora is hoping to modernize retail with a social and mobile makeover. The beauty retailer's new platform includes a new personalized Web experience, new…

Grocers launching mobile, digital couponing system

April 4, 2012

After a one-year pilot study of its in-store digital coupon system that uses Bluetooth technology to offer value and savings to consumers, Savvy Penny is soon…

Study: Mobile isn't the end for brick-and-mortar stores

Most consumers still want to shop in stores.

Digital Signage Today publishes guide to digital signage ROI

March 26, 2012

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Digital Signage Today, the daily news and information portal devoted to the digital signage industry, has just published the 2012 edition of…

CETW 2012: A sneak peek of what's on display

CETW rolls into the city by the bay this week, showcasing kiosks, digital signage and customer-engaging tech.

Harrods store windows using transparent digital signage

March 20, 2012

U.K. retailer Harrods, in partnership with Crystal Display Systems Limited, has announced what Crystal Displays said may be "the first major window display…

Biometrics makes tanning quick, easy at NY salon

March 19, 2012

Customers of Zoom Tan, a tanning salon chain in New York and Florida, can pay for sessions and sign in with a touch of a finger now that the salon has…

Video game retailers merge to dominate Canadian market

March 15, 2012

Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, is expanding in Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation.

Fashion fitting going high-tech in US malls

March 8, 2012

Shoppers at malls throughout the country will experience new fitting room technology March 16 when Me-Ality—Measured Reality celebrates its official launch.

Four common mistakes in interactive screen deployment

by Paul Flanigan — Founder, The Preset Group

Recently, I was asked to offer up some insight about digital media and interactive digital signage. One of the questions was, "What are some of the common…

GlobalShop 2012: 8 ways the smartphone can help your customers love you

Mobile technology is not the brick-and-mortar retailer's enemy.

DSE 2012: Show and tell

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The annual DSE show is both a trade show and educational series for the digital signage industry.

VeriFone extends c-store digital media reach with LIFT Retail acquisition

March 1, 2012

VeriFone Systems Inc. today announced the acquisition of LIFT Retail Marketing Technology Inc., the provider of a digital marketing system designed to increase…

Study: Online retailers aren't ready for tablets

February 17, 2012

Fewer than one-third of retailers have optimized sites for tablet commerce, according to a report, "Mobile & Tablet e-Commerce: Is anyone really ready?" by…

Kodak changing business focus, emphasizing retail kiosks

February 9, 2012

Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it plans to phase out its dedicated capture devices business — comprising digital cameras, pocket video cameras…