Maximizing Retail Sales by Moving Toward an Omni-Channel Strategy

Now, more than ever, retailers need to make the in-store experience as easy and engaging as shopping from the couch.

Airport electronics chain opts for touchscreen digital signage solution (Video)

July 31, 2012

Retail management solutions provider iQmetrix today announced that APW Brands, an airport-based retailer of consumer electronics and wireless accessories, has…

Predicting the future of intelligent vending kiosks with digital signage, Pt. I

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Combining digital signage and mobile technologies with vending gives a look at next-generation smart kiosks.

Tech company uses digital signage to showcase wares

July 20, 2012

Interactive digital signage is helping a technology company show off its capabilities to prospective partners.

WaWa c-stores driving digital signage to Florida

July 19, 2012

The WaWa chain of convenience retail stores is heading for the Sunshine State, and digital signage is helping to pave the way.

NEXCOM's fanless PCs drive digital signage car-rental kiosks

July 18, 2012

NEXCOM's fanless NISE 2100A computer is the engine for hundreds of car-rental kiosks throughout Paris and its suburbs, according to a company press release.

Why I'm excited about tablets — and you should be, too

by Jon Parks — PMM, Avnet

Until recently, digital signage has been a one-to-many experience, indiscriminately broadcasting static messages to audiences in shopping malls, quick-service…

'Green' wayfinding kiosks making splash at Ireland's National Aquatic Centre

Energy-saving digital signage kiosks serve multiple functions, from wayfinding to ticket sales.

Chief turning digital displays interactive

July 12, 2012

AV mounts, racks and interactive solutions provider Chief has announced that it is now shipping its new interactive flat panel solutions. Combined with…

Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel

July 10, 2012

Microsoft Corp. is acquiring Perceptive Pixel Inc., a developer of large-scale, multitouch display solutions.

Interactive touchscreens educate UAE residents about World Expo

June 29, 2012

Digital signage kiosks are helping to educate United Arab Emirates residents about the country's bid to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai under the theme…

Groupon pushing deals with street-side touchscreens

June 26, 2012

Groupon is hoping the multitouch displays it's deploying in Chicago this week will entice passersby to purchase deals. The Chicago-based deal company partnered…

Exhibio adds touchscreen tech to digital signage lineup

June 25, 2012

Digital signage solutions developer Exhibio LLC today announced the release of touchscreen technology for its X-Series and Enterprise product lines.

X2O takes digital signage software honors at InfoComm12

June 22, 2012

X2O Media, a full-service provider of software, network management and content services for real-time visual communication applications, announced that the…

InfoComm12: 7 digital signage trends (Commentary)

The executive director of the Digital Screenmedia Association highlights digital signage at this year's InfoComm.

Elo and YCD partner for interactive retail digital signage

June 19, 2012

Smart retail business digital media solutions provider YCD Multimedia and commercial touchscreen products provider Elo Touch Solutions have announced a…

Visualplanet unrolls new 'touchfoil' for digital signage

June 19, 2012

Cambridge, U.K.-based visualplanet recently announced a new version of its touchfoil, aimed at helping to satisfy the exploding demand for touch solutions for…

InfoComm12: Samsung adds hybrids, squares and transparency to digital signage line

June 18, 2012

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corp., showed off its latest displays at InfoComm 2012 pro AV show in Las Vegas.

New technology allows buttons to pop up from touchscreens

Tactus Technology has debuted a haptic user interface with physical buttons that rise up from a touchscreen surface.

Interactive window app lets Bloomingdale's shoppers design their own flip-flops

June 15, 2012

According to Mashable, hip flip-flop brand Havaianas is using digital signage at Bloomingdale's in New York City to let customers design and order their own…