NRF: Intel shows 'Connected Store' proof-of-concept at BIG Show

January 12, 2011

Earlier this week at the National Retail Federation BIG Show in New York City, Intel Corp. unveiled its Connected Store concept, a two-story, 2,400 square-foot…

NRF: Disney Store shares details about POS, store redesigns

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A complete overhaul of both technology platform and store design draw up a new in-store experience.

NRF: Cisco study shows shoppers want tech-savvy experiences

January 10, 2011

Most retailers assume consumers want to implement technology into their shopping experiences, but executives from Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group…

HP's new retail digital signage, POS offerings at NRF BIG Show

by Christopher Hall

HP continues its move into the digital signage space and strengthens its retail offerings at the BIG Show.

Social media integrated into new ReAct retail digital signage

January 6, 2011

Interactive merchandising solutions firm MTI announced that it has integrated popular social media tools that influence how people shop directly into its new…

NRF, Digital Screenmedia Association announce Digital & Outdoor Signage Pavilion

November 21, 2010

The National Retail Federation and Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) have announced a special pavilion for the NRF 100th Annual Convention & EXPO…

Survey: Shoppers do not want to hear Christmas music before December

November 18, 2010

The vast majority of shoppers (73 percent) do not want to hear festive songs in stores before December, according to a study released by in-store media…

Augmented Reality: The Impeding Battle for Digital Real Estate

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

By Doug Stephens

Best Buy adds QR codes to product fact tags

The new tags deliver instant, detailed product info to shoppers on their mobile phones.

Reflect, TXT4CRM partner to offer in-store marketing platform

September 1, 2010

Reflect Systems, a national full-service provider of in-store digital media solutions including digital signage, has announced a strategic partnership with…

Making your in-store technology deployment a success, part 2

An expert discusses the five key elements of a successful in-store tech project.

YOU ARE HERE...Whether You Like It Or Not

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

A look at the emerging location-based marketing channel and its impact on brands and retail.

Making your in-store technology deployment a success, part 1

An expert lays out five key steps to take before beginning any in-store tech project.

Retail Summit Review

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Reflections and Takeaways

Is this the future of interactive retail screen media?

Work underway at MIT's Media Lab points to the future of screen media in retail.

How iPads are Going to Change the Face of Retail

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Tablet computing and inexpensive apps, similar to the Apple iPad platform, bring a host of new opportunities to interact with customers. Here are a few 

Intel digital signage concept shows the changing face of retail

August 8, 2010

According to Digihub.com, Intel’s Intelligent Digital Signage Concept, shown off recently at the Digital Signage World convention in Sydney, could change the…

New NEC bar-type display designed for areas where standard screens don't fit

August 4, 2010

NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, has announced a unique addition to its X Series, the 43-inch…

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.