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IKEA Canada has opened its first Plan and Order point in Boisbriand, Quebec. The Plan and order point is a new concept that focuses on inspiring and supporting customers who are looking to plan, order and purchase complex home furnishing solutions for the kitchen, bath, bedroom and living room with the help of a knowledgeable […]
Mezli, a startup based in San Mateo, CA, has launched its fully-autonomous robotic restaurant, the first of its kind in the world, located in the Spark Social food park in San Francisco. Mezli’s restaurant will be the first-ever to serve a full hot menu to customers without requiring any human intervention. This automated approach allows […]
Crayola has announced a new licensing agreement with BrightColors, LLC. Working with its partner, Kingsmen Xperience, BrightColors will open a minimum of five new Crayola Experience venues over the next five years, doubling the attraction brand’s presence in the U.S. Crayola Experience, a family destination for creative play, has five successful operations-ranging from 20,000 to […]
H&M Group is now rolling out a pilot at its COS stores in the U.S., where tech-enabled in-store shopping solutions provide visitors with seamless payment options, personalized styling recommendations, faster checkout, and upgraded delivery/return options. Among the tech solutions in the pilot COS store in Beverly Hills, CA, are fitting rooms equipped with smart mirrors […]
Canadian Outerwear Brand, Moose Knuckles, has partnered with iGotcha Media, (www.igotchamedia.com), a Montreal-based marketing agency, to deliver integrated retail brand experiences at its flagship locations. Moose Knuckles, known for its rebellious attitudes and luxury products, wanted to deliver something unique. It created a beautiful storefront window experience with the first LG 14mm pitch Transparent LED […]
This new 5,000 sq. ft. store features a curated selection of best-in-category products, the expert services customers know and love like Geek Squad, and new ways to pick up tech. Plus, it is testing a new digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select a product and get advice digitally while […]
Hudson’s Bay and Levi’s have opened a Levi’s premium Shop-in-Shop that offers a pinnacle experience celebrating the brand’s heritage, sustainability and modern design aesthetic at Hudson’s Bay in Vancouver. The shop is more than just a destination to find the brand’s everyday icons such as 501 jeans and Trucker jackets, it is a 6,600 sq. […]
For more than 15 years, Merrell Moab hiking boots and shoes have been the leading choice for hikers, making it the bestselling hiker in the world. An essential part of hike heritage, Moabs have long served as inspiration for new and seasoned hikers to get outdoors, offering consistency when needed most. Today, by applying new […]
BEDGEAR has unveiled engaging “retail theater” displays to attract shoppers back into stores. The new displays demonstrate the breathability of its pillows, sheets and mattresses. BEDGEAR Ventilated Independent Suspension Units provide increased airflow; breathability throughout a mattress is not only innovative but also essential for health-conscious consumers. “BEDGEAR’s retail partners are looking to give their […]
Shield T3, a spin out of the University of Illinois System’s Discovery Partners Institute, is providing vending machines stocked with more than 300 of its saliva-based, PCR tests for COVID-19. Students activate the machines with their smartphones by scanning a QR code. The machines come with a dropbox, so a user can collect a sample […]
AdventHealth is now home to MedAvail’s SpotRx pharmacy kiosks to make it convenient and more accessible for patients to fill prescriptions before leaving the doctor’s office. The SpotRx pharmacy kiosks will provide acute and chronic medications, over the counter products as well as creams, ointments, eye drops and test strips. Patients insert a prescription receipt, […]
Pacsun, a specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion, recently introduced a new look to its SoHo flagship. The SoHo takeover comes after Pacsun made a splash through the figurative flooding of its storefront with a spectacular augmented reality video display produced by Misato Studio. “At Pacsun, we’re always finding […]
Lightbox, (www.lightboxooh.com), has expanded its retail media network to include grocery stores nationwide. This new Digital Video Grocery Network joins Lightbox’s national mall assets to further extend its video reach in point-of-sale venues. The expansion adds 2,800 supermarkets across the country and 3,000 screens to Lightbox’s retail footprint. Over 100 grocery brands such as Albertsons […]
Catalina, (www.catalina.com), which offers shopping behavior insights on virtually all U.S. households through its rich, real-time shopper intelligence platform, is establishing a strategic partnership with Volta, (www.voltacharging.com),an industry-leading electric vehicle (“EV”) charging network. Volta’s EV charging stations, equipped with large digital display screens, are strategically located steps from the entrances of popular retail, grocery, and […]
Looma, (www.theloomaproject.com), has introduced its in-store video storytelling program to the Texas grocery landscape with the recent launch of beer and wine programs in 120 H-E-B stores statewide. The Loop™ platform shares a blend of personal stories and educational through a network of smart tablets in beer and wine departments with the goal of informing […]
Advertisers and agencies can now access the Cooler Screens in-store retail digital media platform programmatically. Cooler Screens, (www.coolerscreens.com), is partnering with Place Exchange, a leading programmatic technology platform, to reach consumers more effectively at their moment of truth. Cooler Screens’ programmatic partnership with Place Exchange is an industry-first collaboration to draw brands closer to the […]
HEINEKEN is addressing the growing work-life imbalance with The Closer, a whimsical, high-tech bottle opener that closes work applications when a bottle of Heineken is opened with it. Consumers can enter for a chance to win a Closer on the Heineken website. Bram Westenbrink, Global Head of the Heineken Brand, said, “With the boundaries between […]
Pernod Ricard has launched a digital label system to better inform consumers about the products they purchase as well as responsible drinking. Every bottle of Pernod Ricard’s brands will soon feature an innovative digital label system. Once scanned with a smartphone it will redirect the consumers directly to a platform where they will be able […]
Google has announced plans to open its second physical store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Google Store Williamsburg will be the first of its “neighborhood stores,” offering similar hands-on experiences with its products and services as its flagship store, but in a more intimate setting that celebrates the unique neighborhood they’re in. As soon as shoppers […]
The Costa Coffee BaristaBot combines exceptional coffee with technology for a customized coffee experience. Fully customizable, gourmet espresso drinks on-demand are made with freshly ground Costa Coffee and fresh milk. An intuitive mobile app and fully embedded payment platform deliver personalized, touchless customer service. Once customers create their perfect cup, they can save and name […]