Manhattan’s biggest retail store opens its doors

November 22, 2019

Nordstrom, at 225 W. 57th St. in Manhattan, New York is welcoming holiday shoppers and owns the title of the biggest freestanding store in the borough. The…

Why the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable

There’s no denying the shopping experience has truly transformed over time. However, it’s important to appreciate that the in-store shopping experience is…

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House of Klarna holds immersive retail pop-up experience

November 14, 2019

A 10-day immersive retail pop-up experience in London, called House of Klarna, offered everything from fashion to lifestyle events for Manchester shoppers. The…

Understanding the terms of engagement for in-store technology

Paul Chapuis, founder and CEO of OnQ and Converge Retail, says all too often, in-store retail technology is treated as a check-box item. But simply dropping a…

Fishing tools manufacturer taps Frank Mayer and Associates for in-store display

September 24, 2019

Bubba, which makes fishing tools, fillet knives and fishing lifestyle gear, tapped Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., for an in-store display showcasing the…

Few C-stores running strong POS systems, claims report

September 19, 2019

Just 18% of convenience stores have the appropriate point-of-sale infrastructure to support the business and nearly half, 43%, find the cost of IT upgrades and…

Things Remembered rolls out iPads for customer personalization strategy

September 11, 2019

To help its customers personalize gift purchases, the retailer, Things Remembered, is rolling out iPads to all of its 174 stores in the first leg of its latest…

Why the in-store shopping experience is irreplaceable

Georgie White, a writer at Mediaworks, offers insight on why brands should focus on their digital presence but not at the expense of their in-store offering.

Puma flagship boasts engagement zone, immersive experiences

September 5, 2019

The New York City Puma flagship store boasts retail customer experiences that use technology, art and music to engage with customers. The retail store, at 60…

Moving Walls buys digital signage platform Quad42

September 2, 2019

Moving Walls, an advertising technology provider based in Singapore, has inked an agreement to acquire Quad42 Media, a digital signage management platform…

Target, Disney team up to deliver magical customer experience

August 29, 2019

Target and Disney are partnering to bring "shop-in-shop" Disney experiences to 25 Target stores come October. The Disney experience will also be available to…

Harley-Davidson taps Frank Mayer and Associates for in-store bike display

August 28, 2019

Motorcycle titan Harley-Davidson is partnering with interactive technology leader Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., to design, create and produce interactive…

Why OOH will revolutionize retail and the customer experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Out-of-home digital, known as OOH, is making major strides and promises big changes in consumer shopping behavior. Interactive kiosks and digital signage will…

Supermarket taps Oracle to boost customer services, save on network costs

August 20, 2019

Importadora Ricamar, also known as supermarket Super 99, is deploying the Oracle SD-WAN throughout its network to boost the customer experience, reduce…

LL Bean deploys Aptos customer engagement technology

August 19, 2019

Omnichannel retailer L.L. Bean is deploying a suite of Aptos Inc. solutions to enhance its point of sales, improve enterprise order management and drive…

Kroger to test digital photo printing kiosks

August 12, 2019

The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division will test Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc.'s Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks to measure consumer engagement…

Stop & Shop deploys robots for spill, cleanup alert work

August 12, 2019

Stop & Shop supermarkets now have a new helper for aisle cleanup: Marty, the robot.

Kodak Moments launches photo printing experience to drive retail traffic

August 1, 2019

Kodak Moments, a global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers and entertainment properties, has launched the M1 Order Station, a…

Retail brands concur: experimental 'phygital' store delivered proof of concept

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Executives for the two brands that participated in The Fitting Room, which combined both digital and physical customer experiences, agreed the one-month…

Panasonic debuts 4K displays

July 25, 2019

Panasonic Business recently unveiled six models for its CQ1 series of 4K displays. Ranging in size from 43 to 86-inches, these displays support 4K/60p signals…