Report: The desire for the 'Apple Store experience' is being driven by retail CEOs

October 6, 2011

Tablets and smartphones are redefining the retail shopping experience and will be a $5 billion market per year by 2015, according to a research study released…

Mattress retailer Sleepy's selects Mood Media for in-store music and messaging

September 28, 2011

Mood Media Corporation, an in-store media specialist, has won a contract to supply mattress retailer Sleepy's with in-store music and messaging for more than…

Digital signage: How it affects our everyday lives (infographic)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Digital signage is everywhere, so much so that sometimes we don't even realize it. Nearly 70 percent of Americans see it every month, and more than half every…

iQmetrix, Planar Systems partner on solution for mobile retailers

September 20, 2011

iQmetrix, a provider of retail management software for the North American wireless industry and Planar Systems, provider of specialty display technology, have…

New i Shelf 2 now hitting shelves (Video)

September 19, 2011

London-based digital signage display company i Display recently announced the launch of i Shelf 2, the latest version of the company's interactive retail…

Major technology initiative unveiled by Macy's

September 13, 2011

Macy's Inc. has outlined a series of technology-related innovations being launched or piloted in its stores and online sites as part of the company's…

Barix IP Audio Solution delivers retail radio program to 300 Penny Market Italy stores

September 5, 2011

Barix has announced a major in-store media win that encompasses the rollout of an IP audio system to 300 retail stores in Italy to enhance the shopper…

Infomercials and Groupon deals on digital out-of-home?

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Ad tech firm rVue expands its direct-response inventory; will this start a new trend in DOOH?

Mayo Clinic goes shopping for patients at Mall of America (Video)

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Interactive kiosks and digital signage highlight the Mayo Clinic's new "high-tech outpost" at Mall of America.

Technology should create better customer interaction

Executives school Summit attendees on how to best incorporate technology.

Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit: Microsoft vs Apple

Attendees toured the Mall of America and weighed in on Apple's and Microsoft's customer experiences.

Creating dynamic consumer experiences: Let the future begin

These are the four fronts in the battle to reclaim the future of retail.

A&F reveals details of new Paris flagship store

July 20, 2011

Perched on the Champs Elysees, Abercrombie & Fitch's newest flagship store in the heart of Paris boasts 31,000 square feet over four floors of richly…

What to expect from your digital POP deployment

A digital signage R & D director outlines similarities and differences between digital and traditional POP displays.

Microsoft makes surprise decision to expand retail presence

July 13, 2011

A story at WindowsITPro.com reports that Microsoft will dramatically step up the pace of store openings over the next two years.

Study affirms importance of in-store technology

July 12, 2011

Retailers are turning to technology to boost customer satisfaction, productivity and multi-channel sales, according to a study co-sponsored by HP and RSR…

SingTel flagship store sets the bar for an interactive retail experience

July 7, 2011

Asian communications giant SingTel and digital self-service specialist Yeahpoint have announced the opening of the new flagship SingTel retail store at…

Duane Reade introduces 'Virtual Assistant'

July 6, 2011

Shoppers entering the flagship Duane Reade drugstore in Manhattan, New York, will now be greeted by the retail industry's first "virtual assistant." As…

Superior Lithographics launches interactive packaging solution

June 6, 2011

Superior Lithographics, a California-based large-format packaging printer, has launched FirstTouch, an all-in-one interactive packaging solution using Quick…

Commentary: Why digital signage & mobility are the future of marketing

Multichannel marketing's future is in proximity marketing, combining digital signage and mobile tech.