77kids by American Eagle unveils interactive retail experiences

August 3, 2010

77kids, the kids brand from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., announced it has partnered with R/GA to create engaging, interactive experiences for the…

Digital displays in retail environments coming of age

Retailers are beginning to recognize and reap the benefits of using digital displays to influence shopper decisions.

Digital signage comes to the country store

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Digital signage usually brings to mind Times Square, not the town square, but it looks like it's headed that way too.

Is mobile making interactive screens redundant?

May 10, 2010

The trendspotters at PSFK.com say they’re noticing two trends that seem to run counter to one another: the drive to add interactive screens in stores and…

Walmart and the dawn of retail digital signage

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

A former Walmart executive gives the history of the chain's digital signage network, and looks into the future.

Growth in digital out-of-home 'overwhelmingly retail'

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

DOOH aggregator and strategy firm ADCENTRICITY on Monday released its inaugural quarterly Digital Out-of-Home Market Review — what it calls "a compilation of…

Swiss retailer Depot adds digital signage network

April 26, 2010

Navori International SA partner Nexgen is providing Gries Deco Holding(GDH) with a custom digital signage system powered by the Navori digital signage…

Digital Signage Association, Self-Service & Kiosk Association merge to form Digital Screenmedia Association

April 12, 2010

The Digital Signage Association and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association have announced plans to merge and form a new organization called the Digital…

Building in-store interactive content that works

There is no limit as to what can be done with in-store media, but finding what works for your business is the challenge.

PRN, Costco renew partnership

April 6, 2010

Premier Retail Networks Inc., a provider of digital place-based media services, and Costco Wholesale Corp., the third-largest retailer in the United States…

Seven strategies for effective digital signage content

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Bill Gerba, CEO of Wirespring, shared a wealth of real-world experience in an information-packed session at GlobalShop.

Audi unveils digital showroom project

March 21, 2010

As part of a comprehensive retail showroom program, Audi — working with SEEN MEDIA and Scala — has created a multimedia digital showroom designed to offer…

Muzak launches sensory branding agency

March 9, 2010

Muzak, a leading provider of music, messaging and digital signage services for businesses, announced Touch, an exclusive new experience design and sensory…

NCR Netkey enhances digital signage software

March 3, 2010

NCR Corp. has announced in a new release that its NCR Netkey digital signage solution, designed to help companies connect better with their customers by…

Lawrence Metal to introduce new queue management system

March 1, 2010

Lawrence Metal Products will unveil its latest version of the SLQ3000 single line Electronic Call Forward and In-Queue merchandising systems to the U.S market…

NEC partners with Project Leader Associates to develop VUKUNET ad platform

February 23, 2010

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced a successful partnership with Project Leadership Associates to develop VUKUNET, the universal advertising…

Six trends for in-store media in 2010

With global spending on technology products and services expected to grow 8.1 percent to more than $1.6 trillion, 2010 is likely to be a major year for…

Nielsen study: DOOH increases revenue at the point of sale

January 28, 2010

According to a new consumer survey by the Nielsen research firm on "Awareness and Effectiveness of Digital Display Screens Installed In Grocery Stores,…

Nanonation announces support for Apple iPad

January 27, 2010

Software developer Nanonation has announced plans to support and develop new customer-facing applications utilizing Apple's latest iPad product platform.

The 5 biggest retail customer experience stories of 2009

Faced with a tough economy and shaky consumer confidence, retailers innovated when it came to customer experience this year.