Apple Store experience reportedly about to change with VeriFone partnership

May 12, 2014

Apple reportedly is set to launch a revamped point-of-sale system in its storefronts that will use a VeriFone sleeve capable of accepting EMV transactions and…

Revel Systems launches pop-up store for local merchants

May 9, 2014

Revel Systems, provider of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions, has announced the opening of its first pop-up store in historic Ghirardelli Square, San…

Cheese maker Castello brings a pop-up store, and an Iron Chef, to NYC

May 2, 2014

Artisan cheese maker Castello announced it is opening a pop-up store today in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. The store will be open through July 6.

Speedy checkout wins retail technology of the year

The top retail innovation in InformationWeek's Elite 100 went to Kroger Co.'s QueVision system.

Time Warner Cable debuts new Flagship Experience Store

Interactive digital signage creates a completely new atmosphere for buying cable services at NYC flagship store.

Walls and Forms introduces exterior cart merchandising units

April 23, 2014

Walls and Forms Inc. has introduced exterior cart retail merchandising units designed for outdoor concessions.

Is the Apple retail model right for your company?

by Kristen Gramigna — Chief Marketing Officer, BluePay

With more than 9,000 stores at its peak, Blockbuster enjoyed a competitive advantage that no rival could duplicate. But with the ease and convenience of online…

Why in-queue merchandising matters (infographic)

The waiting line is a golden opportunity to reach consumers, but restraint and proper design are key.

Pulsate launches beacon-based marketing platform

April 17, 2014

Pulsate announced it has launched an end-to-end marketing platform for the physical world. The startup provides a cloud platform and its own micro-context…

Why certification matters

by Greg Swistak

Among the many considerations buyers should bring to the table when selecting a designer and manufacturer for their next cart or kiosk are the certifications…

Bang & Olufsen launches next-generation retail concept in North America

April 16, 2014

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its first newly redesigned store concept in North America at the new Madison Avenue showroom in New York. According to the…

Village Vending brings back English village stores

April 9, 2014

Village Vending, a company based in the small historic town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, U.K., is providing self-service kiosks with the look and feel of…

Creating a differentiated experience that customers actually enjoy

Too often, unfortunately, retailers' differentiated customer experiences blend together in a sea of sameness.

PGA TOUR opening three experiential superstores

April 8, 2014

PGA TOUR Superstore has announced three new store openings in 2014 and a growth strategy that will more than double its current retail footprint, adding one…

Walls and Forms adds slim line gondola

April 2, 2014

Walls and Forms Inc. has introduced a slim line gondola to its retail merchandising line. According to the company, it offers slim profile design, flexibility…

French retailer Leroy Merlin deploys electronic shelf labels

April 2, 2014

France's largest do-it-yourself and home improvement chain, Leroy Merlin, announced it will install Pricer's electronic shelf label system in all of its 12…

Modular construction and ROI

by Greg Swistak

In my last post, we talked about a few of the advantages of integrating modular construction into building projects for retailers, foodservice operators and…

What Whole Foods teaches us about visual merchandising

As much as any retailer can, Whole Foods embodies the notion that stores aren't simply places to buy things.

Mobiquity releases SDK for mall-based beacon network

March 28, 2014

Mobiquity Technologies has announced the release of its partner software development kit (SDK) designed to allow retailers and brands to leverage Mobiquity…

How to make a better wireless store experience

Expectations of wireless carriers continue to rise, not just coverage and pricing but also the in-store experience.