Best Buy announces new stores with interactive displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

June 9, 2009

Best Buy announced 13 new store openings for its second fiscal quarter, the first of which opens in Alaska this Saturday.

Why Microsoft's Project Natal could revolutionize in-store media

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Unveiled at the E3 show this week, the user recognition and tracking device could have a major impact on how shoppers interact with displays.

Grand & Toy connects with customers through dynamic digital signage

May 21, 2009

TORONTO — ADFLOW Networks, a leading provider of Web-hosted digital signage and interactive kiosk technology, announced today that it has provided Grand &…

KIOSKCOM: Virgin Megastore exec to discuss self-service

May 3, 2009

Don't let the fact that Virgin is closing its U.S. Megastores fool you: the high-tech, multi-department retailer rocked when it came to providing a cohesive…

Design brings multi-touch interface to large displays

April 27, 2009

EE Times: A San Francisco design house has demonstrated a technology for bringing a multi-touch interface to large screen displays. Moto Development Group…

J.C. Penney rolling out 'smart fixture' kiosks

April 21, 2009

The Dallas Morning News: Penney is melding its online and in-store presence with something it calls a "smart fixture," a device which hasn't been given a…

Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.

POPAI announces digital signage award winners

April 7, 2009

LAS VEGAS — POPAI, The Global Association for Marketing at Retail, has announced the winners of its 2009 Digital Signage Awards.

Assisted Selling and the Point of Decision

With more choices than ever before, customers need information at the point of decision on an infinite array of products. Digital technology can help retailers…

Carnival placing 'interactive aquariums' in empty store windows

April 1, 2009

Display & Design Ideas: Carnival Cruise Lines is placing interactive digital "aquariums" into empty store windows in six U.S. cities. The promotion, which…

GlobalShop 2009: Optimism and strength

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Despite the economic chill in the air, attendees and exhibitors made last week's tradeshow a success in the eyes of its organizers.

Digital signage lessons from GlobalShop 2009

Best Buy's in-store video producer reflects on what he learned during Digital Signage Day at GlobalShop 2009.

New retail kiosks offer virtual clothing, hair colors

March 29, 2009

New York Times: Sales clerks still ask customers, "May I help you?" on the floors of many department stores, but some shoppers may soon choose to be served…

Zain launches 'store of the future' in Bahrain

Wireless service provider's new flagship store is an interactive retail experience.

AT&T opens new Experience Store

March 25, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee — AT&T announced a new way to shop for and experience an array of communications and entertainment services with the official…

GLOBALSHOP: Pro-Motion to sell Outform displays in the U.S.

March 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Pro-Motion Technology Group announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Outform Ltd., a leader in creative global branding…

Increased Productivity with Interactivity

How retailers and others can engage customers with greater efficiency and profitability using interactive digital signage.

GLOBALSHOP: Lawrence Metal Products introduces interactive mapping system

March 22, 2009

LAS VEGAS - Lawrence Metal Products, a provider of queue management products and related services, has announced the launch of its Navigator interactive way…

Sears aims to be more interactive

March 12, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times: Sears' new president of home electronics, Karen Austin, wants to take advantage of Circuit City's demise by giving Sears shoppers more…

Complimentary passes offered for KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show

March 10, 2009

TRUMBULL, Conn. — JD Events, the company behind KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show, announced that it will provide qualified end-users…