The Source lands in Toronto Pearson International

January 28, 2015

Toronto-based design agency Shikatani Lacroix has designed and delivered the latest retail location featuring digital signage for Canadian consumer electronics…

Mood Media launches music solution for small, medium retailers

January 20, 2015

The new solution provides access to a catalog of more than 5 million tracks that are fully licensed for commercial use and one-on-one collaboration with a Mood…

Neiman Marcus debuts digital mirror

Luxury fashion retailer Neiman Marcus has announced the rollout of the MemoryMirror by MemoMi in its Walnut Creek location, with other rollouts scheduled later…

Four common retail rebranding mistakes to avoid

Most major retailers undertake a rebranding initiative once every seven to 10 years, ranging from creating and installing new signage to a comprehensive…

Five things to look for next week at NRF

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The BIG Show is bigger than ever, so where do you begin? Start with our checklist of five things to look for at retail's biggest gathering.

Video: Behind the scenes of an AT&T holiday store makeover

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

AT&T recently decked the halls of its flagship Michigan Avenue store in Chicago, using a new "Magical Forest" theme.

Best Buy deploys directional audio for latest Call of Duty launch

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The retailer used a high-tech approach to prevent the bombast of "Advanced Warfare" from permeating the store.

A customer service robot lands a retail job

by Jeannie Walters — Chief Customer Experience Investigator, 360Connext

Lowe's is experimenting with customer service robots. What could possibly go wrong?

GlobalShop, IIDA announce partnership

November 21, 2014

IIDA will endorse, promote and act as Knowledge Partner for GlobalShop beginning next year at its annual retail design trade show and conference, March 24-2…

Microsoft wins award for Titanfall retail launch

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The launch included midnight debuts of the game, and featured 10 minutes of original content unique to the stores.

Digital signage opening the door to GlobalShop 2015

November 18, 2014

Show deploying digital signage entranceway to underscore the role interactive display technology is playing in shaping the future of retail design.

Rebecca Minkoff debuts first interactive store

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The luxury brand is debuting its new store, featuring "connected walls" and high-tech dressing rooms.

Book retailer ERNSTER adds 'Scan2Order' shopping feature

November 6, 2014

ERNSTER - l'esprit livre, Luxembourg's largest book retailer, has installed a new "Scan2Order" feature.

Leggett & Platt divests its store fixtures division

November 3, 2014

The division manufactures custom-designed, complete store fixture packages for major retailers, including metal and wood shelving, counters and showcases.

RetailNext adds new features to in-store analytics platform

October 23, 2014

According to the company, new features in this version include multiple video stream export, Micros XBR integration, Japanese-language support, security…

When marketing to millennials, don't forget the basics

In planning for marketing to millennials at retail, there is still a commonality of experience that requires in-store merchandising not to lose sight of the…

How retail shelf media can turn browsers into buyers

A dynamic signage expert takes a deep dive into shelf-level digital signage.

Christopher & Banks focuses on inclusiveness, launches 'missy-petite-women' format

October 3, 2014

Christopher & Banks will operate approximately 190 stores with this real estate and merchandise format that brings the CJ Banks brand under the Christopher …

Mood Media launches streaming music service for business

September 25, 2014

The company said Mood Mix is designed to give small business owners a high level of control and interaction with their music programming, allowing brands to…

Altierre ships more than 6 million digital tags

September 23, 2014

Four million of the company's signs are currently installed and operating in retail stores in over 1,000 US cities.