Mayo Clinic Health Experience Opens at Mall of America®
Create Your Mayo Clinic Health Experience has opened at the Mall of America. The new space is a health laboratory designed for new exploration in health and wellness. Guests will be able to complete a wellness assessment, speak with trained health experience navigators to discuss wellness goals and strategies, and access resources. Dr. David Hayes who leads the Mall of America Project said that to meet peoples’ needs in the future, healthcare providers must consider new ways to care for patients.
In addition to the interactive spaces, retail offerings are available to help guests achieve their wellness goals. These offering are paired with the themes of discover, move, eat well, relax, and sleep. All health experience resources, including wellness kiosks, symptom checker and augmented reality are free of charge.
AMC Debuts Innovative Concession Area
AMC Theatre’s AMC Village Crossing 18 has unveiled its new The Marketplace concept, which features an expanded food and beverage menu, as well as an innovative “grab-and-go” format which lets movie-goers select what they want without the pressure of a line. The Marketplace, provides choices beyond the traditional popcorn and candy options. Guests can choose from favorites such as a Philly Steak sandwich, hot foods like jalapeño poppers and sweet dessert options such as a Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake. AMC Village Crossing 18 also features a number of better-for-you options, including AMC Smart MovieSnacks.
Hanscom FCU Embraces Retail Style
Hanscom Federal Credit Union has unveiled its newly renovated, leading-edge Bedford Financial Center in Bedford, MA. The retail-style branch blends an open floor plan and concierge approach to member assistance with the latest technology to ensure the highest level of service.
As visitors enter the center they are welcomed by a greeter and guided to a service provider. The teller line has been replaced with standalone service pods. Paul Marotta, Hanscom FCU Chairman, said, “Visitors no longer have to choose between a teller or a member service representative. They stay with the same staff person until their business is complete.”
Interlink Americas, Long Beach, CA, has introduced the VP Series-Digital Advertising-LCD Poster, an innovative new point of sale product that combines a video and printed poster. The Video Posters are available in 7", 10.2", 15", and 17" sizes (double sided). The units feature a snap-frame, allowing the printed poster to be easily changed. Speakers are integrated into the units, which offer multiple mounting options. For more information, contact Interlink Americas, (Tel) 562-366-4523; (Web site) www.industriallcd.com
The KFRplayer ECONOseries was designed for customers looking for quality digital signage display systems at a lower price point. Using specialized aluminum and composite materials, the ECONOplayer is a fraction of the weight of existing digital signage displays and less than half the cost of similar systems. For more information, contact Keith Fabry Reprographics, 7 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219; (Tel) 804-649-7551; (Web site) www.keithfabry.com
RedDotNet has introduced a new, lower cost commercial grade 10.4" Tablet Style Kiosk, which boasts durable long-life components including a state-of-the-art Intel® Atom™ processor, a bright high-resolution LCD, and a projected capacitive or resistive touchscreen all packaged with an integral chassis. The Tablet-Style Kiosk is sleek, VESA mountable and can be customized to match a customer’s brand. For more information about the new 10.4" Tablet Style Kiosk and RedDotNet, contact RedDotNet (Tel) 866-919-5642, (Web site) www.RedDotNet.com
Illuminated Lightpanels are made from phosphor-based, white LEDs for brighter, tougher, and more dependable lightpanels and lightboxes. The dramatic advances in LED efficacy has led to wonderful new brightness levels in lightpanels as wide as forty-eight inches. With the advent of strong, flexible, printed circuit boards, lightpanels can be manufactured of almost any shape. For more information on Illuminated Lightpanels, contact Illuminated Lightpanels,(Tel) 410-991-2540; (Web site) www.edgelitacrylic.com
Fairfield Displays produces a 19" Digital Media Player powered via 6mm Rods. Create stunning presentations with a 19" suspended Digital Screen. It is ideal for use in windows with no ugly power cables to hide. Mix and match static information with digital images and videos to boost the effectiveness of the message. Create a totally unique display by adding signs, poster holders or brochure dispensers above or below the screen. For more information, contact Fairfield Displays, (Tel) 866-997-5510; (Web site) www.fairfielddisplays.com
NanoLumens, a Norcross, Ga-based digital display company, is introducing an expanded line of Flex Displays, as well as its first line of Non-Flexible Displays. The company’s “digital wall paper” technology turns any surface into a powerful communications platform, while eliminating virtually all the weight, energy, and cost efficiency issues associated with traditional large format digital displays. “Our Flex technology can now be assembled to satisfy any shape and size requirement,” said Rick Cope, President of NanoLumens. “Our new line of NanoSlim™ and NanoShape™ non-flexible displays will offer customers a more cost-effective alternative when flexibility is not a requirement.” For more information, contact NanoLumens, (Tel) 678-421-9694 (Web site) www.nanolumens.com
MultiTouch, Ltd. has introduced the world’s largest integrated multi-user LCD multitouch display, the MultiTaction® Cell 55". The product, a 55-inch display, provides the most advanced set of touch, gesture and object recognition capabilities. The MultiTaction Cell 55" is a Full HD display that is four inches deep on the sides and eight inches deep in the middle, can accommodate unlimited number of touch points and an unlimited number of concurrent users with full hand recognition. For more information, contact MultiTouch, Ltd., (Tel) 888-716-8584; (Web site) www.multitaction.com
Aura, developed by HiGear Innovations, is the world’s largest multi-touch widescreen display that not only attracts people but also engages them. More than a widescreen display, Aura creates a spectacle on the show floor; people cannot pass by without taking notice. As crowds gather, Aura’s powerful processing and software package effortlessly engages multiple users’ interactions simultaneously. The Aura’s standard 12,000 lumen projection system demands attention from every angle. For more information, contact HiGear Innovations, (Tel) 800-280-9603; (Web site) www.higearinnovations.com
VisibleBrands To Build Ad Network For Supermarket Aisle
VisibleBrands, Kirkland, WA, (www.visbrands.com) is testing and deploying an ad network that will serve content at the Moment of Decision® in the store and on an opt-in basis at home and on mobile phones. VisibleBrands President, Timothy Morton, said, “Reaching shoppers in a meaningful way has never been more difficult. Our solution links in-home, mobile, and in-store identity creating a unified audience that advertisers can reach through one network. We unlock physical retail as a planned media destination and create a new marketplace for highly optimized advertising and consumer promotion.”
As a first step, the company is delivering digital coupons to shoppers in the supermarket aisle via shelf-edge touch screens. According to Morton, “All you have to do to accept an offer is touch a screen and it”s virtually ‘clipped to the cart’. The company’s goal is to go beyond delivering coupons to offering brand-building experiences combined with campaign analytics.”
Duane Reade Introduces Virtual Assistant
Duane Reade, New York City’s largest drug store chain in partnership with Lawrence, (www.lawrencemetal.com), a Tensator Co., has unveiled the Tensator Virtual Assistant at Duane Reade’s new Wall Street megastore. A next-generation digital signage solution, the Tensator Virtual Assistant provides Duane Reade with an exciting information, brand and promotional messaging medium using the very latest in holographic imaging and audio-visual technology to create the illusion of a real person. “Our Virtual Greeter is an essential part of the ‘wow factor’ we have built into our newest store,” said Paul Tiberio, Duane Reade CMO.
Corrugated Display With LCD Media Player
Focus Display Group offers corrugated floor, counter and endcap displays available with a 7" LCD media player. The displays, which can be custom designed and carry custom graphics, offer an economical way to combine a LCD video media player with a merchandising display. These corrugated displays with LCD media players are available from Focus Display Group, 10328 Highlands West Drive, Escondido, CA 92029; (Web site) www.focusdisplay.com
LG Discovery Zone
LG has developed this Discovery Zone Home Appliance display to inspire the home appliance shopper and to reach beyond their initial expectations to a higher level of appliance performance. The interactive display provides shoppers with a high tech and fun way to evaluate products and compare benefits. The Discovery Zone display has not only increased sales, it has improved consumers perception of the shopping experience in stores which it has been placed. The LG Discovery Zone display was created by AMD Industries, 4620 W. 19th, Cicero, IL 60804; (Web site) www.amdpo.com
Outwater Plastics has introduced new Snap-Ease front loading sign frames. In addition to being wall mounted via incorporated screw holes, Outwater now offers an optional Adhesive Easel Attachment, which allows the frame to be securely placed on tabletops and display cases. Offered in five sizes ranging from 8-1/2" x 11" to 24" x 36", in silver anodized and black powder coated models, Outwater's Snap-Ease front loading frames can be special ordered in special powder coated finishes. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, 24 River Road, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Web site) www.outwater.com
Keith Fabry offers the TABLEtop iKFR Player, which is now available in a smaller more portable package. The iKFRplayer line of digital signage/kiosk displays incorporate digital dynamic signage, touch-screen interactivity, and printed graphics. Designed to provide portability and maximum visual appeal while maintaining reliability, the iKFR Player features proven industry leading technologies wrapped in an aluminum and composite housing that will provide long term durability. The KFRplayer digital signage system is delivered as a full turn-key system preloaded with custom content Updating the content on the player is easy. For more information, contact Keith Fabry, 7 E. Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219; (Web site) www.keithfabry.com
Outwater has introduced 1/16" thick Tri-Mod LED Backlighting Panels for backlighting graphics, posters and promotional messages. Comprising recently introduced 2nd generation LED lighting with incorporated “LED Diamond Light Technology,” Outwater’s Tri-Mod Panels generate the purest, brightest, white LED lighting available with a coloring index of 80. Outwater’s Tri-Mod Panels are offered in 6 sizes of interlocking panels, and can be arranged in many different configurations. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, 24 River Road, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Web site) www.outwater.com
Harbor Industries, Inc. recently partnered with Chase on a new kiosk project to help promote Chase mobile applications and financial services. They offered a double sided kiosk with two 42" multi-point touch screens. The kiosk allows for two customers to access the information independently and at the same time. The sleek design of the enclosure with the size and clarity of the screens deliver an interesting and impactful message in a large public space. For more information contact Harbor Industries, Inc., 14130 172nd Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417; (Web site) www.harbor-ind.com
The Clarisonic interactive display and merchandiser encourages trial and provides information about the brand. The video, supported by an updateable flash card, provides a continual loop, with or without sound about the benefits of sonic cleansing. When in range of the display, the sensor activates the menu showcasing the 6 subcategories of the brand which are easily navigated with touch-screen buttons. The front of the unit holds 2 live devices, which are charged on the back of the unit as needed. Brushes are also merchandised on the unit. This display is fabricated in acrylic by RPG, (The Royal Promotion Group), 119 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; (Web site) www.rpg57.com
Heritage Sign and Display has introduced LED illuminated signs that are only 3/4" thick. The energy-efficient units are available with low minimum orders in stock or custom shapes. This LED Edge lit marker board with custom wood frame, glass backer and special chalk marker was made in the USA for Wild Turkey American Honey. Custom graphics reinforce the iconic flag colors. The custom frame is painted a pantone red, a blue backer and white stars along with four color process bottle and label art are featured. The special chalk marker glows when used to print drink specials on the unscratchable surface. For more information, about LED Illuminated Signs, contact Heritage Sign and Display, 344 Industrial Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240; (Web site) www.popsigns.com
Industrial Image now offers LED backlit LCD ad players in sizes from 7" to 32". LED backlit is the latest technology in LCD displays. The use of LED backlighting allows a thinner panel, lower power consumption, better heat dissipation, a brighter display, and better contrast levels. Units are available in an open frame form factor for building into a fixture or with a front bezel that converts the open frame into a fully enclosed stand- alone display. Options include interaction via touch screen, motion sensor, and interactive buttons. The units are built with industrial grade components and metal housings. For more information, contact Industrial Image, 665 Pine Grove Road, Suite 400, Cumming, GA 30041; (Web site) www.industrialimage.net
Henkel recently used this interactive shelf display to launch Purex Crystals™ laundry enhancer in Wal-Mart stores. These interactive displays brought excitement to the laundry aisle. They played an on-demand video communicating the product’s attributes, which helped educate consumers about the unique product form. Henkel was the first consumer packaged goods manufacturer to bring LCD screens to the center of the laundry aisle. This interactive Purex Crystal display was created by Zooka Creative, 155 C-2 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089; (Web site) www.zookacreative.com
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