Samsung Features Interactive Touchscreen Display
Samsung Electronics Canada wanted a unique and innovative concept to deliver strong branding within the retail environment. Holman, a Toronto, Canada-based P.O.P. firm, developed a solution that enriched the consumers experience by allowing them to test the features of the Samsung products displayed and receive product information, all in a fun and interactive way. The display featured a touchscreen device that simulated the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Customers could actually launch different demonstration videos that highlighted all of Samsung's unique features just like they would at home with their actual Galaxy Tabs.
The display showed consumers the best that Samsung had to offer and brought together all Samsung products within an in store environment that was extremely relevant to the customer. The displays were made to be durable and easy to install. All displays were sent to the retailers pre-assembled making the installation at retail simple and cost effective. The displays were rolled out to 150 Future Shops and 78 Best Buy locations across Canada.
Chevrolet Offers Interactive Wheelstand To Chicago Dealers
Chevrolet was looking for a cost effective, interactive, informational vehicle wheelstand they could offer to their dealers in the Chicago area. These stands, along with its interactive touch screen hardware needed to be secure from theft and tampering. Graphic Resource Group, a Troy, MI-based display firm designed and produced a custom, metal wheelstand that fit under the vehicle tire to securely anchor the unit. A security bracket was engineered to prevent tablet tampering and theft.
Sony Opens New Shopping Experience In Canada
Sony of Canada has opened the first newly branded “SONY” store in Canada. The 2,800-sq. ft. Sony store is a unique destination at which consumers can explore the complete Sony experience, including electronics, games, movies, music, network services and future technologies. Doug Wilson, President, Sony Canada, said, “Our new store concept gives shoppers an opportunity to test and compare the full potential of Sony’s entertainment offerings.”
The new store features products displayed on tables so consumers can interact with them like they would in a home environment. The layout of the store is flexible so it can be reconfigured to highlight specific products, services, or content.
First ‘THE MELT’ Restaurant Opens In San Francisco
THE MELT, a new take on the fast casual restaurant business, has opened its first location in San Francisco's Financial District. Utilizing farm fresh local products, all-natural ingredients and innovative technology, THE MELT is the first fast casual restaurant chain focused solely around the classic grilled cheese and soup combination.
As the latest venture of Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan, THE MELT uses location-based mobile technology allowing guests to remotely order “combos,” soups, Melts or other items from their computers and mobile phones. Customers can place orders while on the go and pick them up at any MELT location, hot and ready, anytime. After ordering, they will receive a QR code that can be scanned at any restaurant location; this enables customers to skip the line and pick up their freshly-made order within minutes.
Sleep Innovations Unveils Sleep Solutions Center
Sleep Innovations, a market leader in advanced foam sleep solutions, has introduced a new in-store merchandising program. Partnering with TransWorld Marketing, an East Rutherford, NJ-based display firm, Sleep Innovations has developed interactive, modular displays designed to educate the consumer on the benefits and differences of a wide range of sleep products. Sleep Innovations has developed a Sleep Solutions Center that contains a combination of mattresses, mattress toppers and pillows, and extensive educational materials.
“We are reinventing the way consumers shop for their sleep products,” said Lisa Thorstenson, Exec. VP Channel Marketing at Sleep Innovations. “By educating the consumer in-store, they can make informed decisions and purchases that will lead to better sleep.”
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.
EX3D Debuts In-Theater Vendor For 3D Glasses
Marchon3D™ has partnered with Cinemark and UltraStar Cinemas to debut the first in-theater, self-service vending machines for Marchon3D's line of 3D compatible glasses - EX3D Eyewear. EX3D has created an innovative custom vending machine, with easy-to-use digital interface, for theater-goers. Now 3D lovers can purchase their own pair of affordable, stylish and RealD certified 3D glasses right on the spot.
This state-of-the-art vending machine has a user friendly touch screen, allowing consumers to select from a wide assortment of affordable EX3D glasses and pay with a credit card.
Nest Labs Introduces First Learning Thermostat
Nest Labs has created the Nest Learning Thermostat. Nest addresses thermostat programming problems through a combination of sensors, algorithms, machine learning, and cloud computing. Nest learns behaviors and preferences and adjusts the temperature up or down accordingly, making users comfortable when they’re home and saving energy while they’re away. Nest also provides people with information to help them make energy-saving choices.
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
MTI has launched Freedom Axis™ and Freedom Maxx™, tablet-merchandising products that provide both security and power to every tablet, eReader and iPad® on the market, and also enable full product interaction. The Freedom Axis™ base affixes to any flat or vertical surface and connects to the tablet via a swivel collar that supports unlimited 360-degree spinning interactions. Freedom Maxx™ provides a virtually weightless shopper experience and enables full interactivity. For more information, contact MTI, (Tel) 888-684-0040; (Web site) www.mti-interactive.com
Maryland Precision Spring (MPS), has become the exclusive distributor of EZ-Pod product display solutions. The EZ-Pod system tethers small products to a 6mm or 1/4" peg panel, or 1" x 1" slat pegboard backwall to provide secure displays for electronic merchandise. The EZ-Pod uses the retractable MPS Mini Reel allowing smooth return and correct positioning of the product. The EZ-Pod is made from durable polycarbonate. For more information, contact, Maryland Precision Spring/Rolex Spring Division, (Tel) 410-391-7400; (Web site) www.mw-ind.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
Sennco’s new SODU stand alone power and alarm unit for handheld electronic devices provides a great turn-key solution for displaying Cellular Phones, GPS, eBook Readers, Tablets and many other electronic devices. The unit includes built graphics that can be easily changed or updated as products change. A built in retractable security solution provides power and alarm to the device. For more information, contact Sennco, (Tel) 866-736-6261; (Web site) www.sennco.com
DAC Products has introduced the I-Design Information Kiosk. The kiosk holds up to a 32" flat panel TV and features a locking storage cabinet for housing a computer or media player. On board cable management allows the user to hook up a monitor, keyboard, and mouse with no excess wiring to get in the way. The unique design also makes the unit portable with its heavy duty casters. DAC offers the kiosk in several color combinations. Users can add their custom colors on the accent panels with custom top graphics. For more information, contact DAC, (Tel) 800-431-1982; (Web site) www.dacproducts.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
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
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
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
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.
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.”
WONKA Unveils 3D Toys “R”Us Window Display
WONKA®, creator of imaginative chocolate bars, has launched a nationwide search for the legendary WONKA Golden Tickets, with an extraordinary contraption dubbed the “WONKA Golden Ticket Choco-tabulator,” which creates 3D digital Golden Tickets, now on display in the store window of the Toys “R” Us Times Square in New York City. The Golden Ticket Choco-tabulator is 16' wide and eight' tall. Made with real chocolate, the Choco-tabulator incorporates a 3D digital video screen with real-life visual and sensory effects.
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
Testrite Creo Partition
Testrite’s Creo Partition is a flexible display system designed to easily build an attractive, permanent display. Endless possibilities can be created using 2 or more uprights, crossbars and connectors. A wide range of accessories, from shelving to lighting, are available The Creo Partition Display System is available from Testrite Visual Products, 216 South Newman St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Web site) www.testrite.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
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
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
Focus Display Group has introduced Magnetic Floating Displays. These displays attract attention by using magnetic fields to make products appear as if they are floating in air. LED lighting calls additional attention to the displays. The units may be used as a back bar display, enhanced header card or counter display. The display can be designed to feature a wide variety of products. For more information about Magnetic Floating Displays, contact Focus Display Group, 10328 Highlands West Drive, Escondido, CA 92029; (Web site) www.focusdisplay.com
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