Climate First Bank has expanded into Central Florida to focus on affordable renewable energy lending and financing. The location will be LEED Gold certified and be net zero energy consumption. Solar panels will wrap nearly half the building and cover the roof to power the building with Florida sunshine. Materials, such as furnishings, fixtures, etc., […]
Capital One has expanded its physical presence in Minnesota by opening a 6,700 sq. ft. Capital One Cafe at Mall of America. With more than 40 locations nationwide, Capital One Cafes are designed to “reimagine” the banking experience by empowering people to feel more confident in their relationship with money and stress less. Capital One […]
Target has announced plans to expand to over 160 Disney store at Target locations across the country, providing even more guests with the opportunity to enjoy the unique in-store experience Guests will find Top Toys from popular Disney properties, including Star Wars and Raya and the Last Dragon. “We’re pleased to offer unique experiences and […]
Walmart has announced the new Netflix Hub at Walmart, which establishes Walmart as the Netflix destination for family entertainment experiences. Through this new partnership, Walmart customers and Netflix superfans will also find a new, exciting entertainment destination. The Netflix Hub brings together some of its most popular shows with a national retailer. Customers will be […]
The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced its largest expansion plan since its entry into the US in 2017. Watches of Switzerland has acquired marquis properties held by three of the country’s leading timepiece retailers, including Ben Bridge at the Mall of America, Timeless Luxury Watches in Plano TX, and the Betteridge boutiques in Greenwich, […]
WatchBox, the world’s leading platform for collectable luxury watches, has unveiled plans to open eight new locations around the world, including its first US satellites. Miami, New York City and Los Angeles will be the first locations to open in the first quarter of 2022. Renowned design firm Studio Mellone, credited with luxury concepts and […]
The Look Companyhas introduced a 50mm (2″) lightbox, the thinnest backlit lightbox on the market. Less frame means more space for product displays and merchandise. The Look Company’s Next Generation LED lighting system evenly disburses light across the full graphic, reducing power consumption and heat by 60% and features an internal power supply. For more […]
After more than a year when online shopping was the lifeline of many US consumers, new GfK research affirms the continuing influence exerted by traditional in-store marketing tactics. The latest findings from GfK’s FutureBuy® study show that in-store displays hold the strongest influence across 16 product categories measured. The opinions of family, friends and colleagues […]
Whole Foods Market revealed its first plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Whole Foods Market’s top five plant-based trends include: 1.Alternative Cheeses Go Gourmet-Give charcuterie boards an upgraded, plant-based twist with cheese alternatives that are dairy free. Plant-based cheesemakers are also replicating the methods used […]
Inmar Intelligence, (www.inmar.com), has released findings from a new survey, which shows that over a quarter (27 percent) of consumers plan on doing most of their grocery shopping in-store once they are fully vaccinated and over a third (38 percent) will be doing a combination of online and in-store shopping. “As vaccines become more widely […]
The McCormick Flavor Forecast 21st Edition identifies four new flavor themes: Plants Pushing Boundaries, Humble Nosh, Underwater Under Discovered, and Physiological Eating. Plants Pushing Boundaries represents how the plant-based world is now mainstream and has developed into a culinary trend that uniquely honors vegetables, fruits, and botanicals. Humble Nosh is inspired by the Yiddish word […]
Kroger’s food predictions for 2021 include: 1. Futureproof Foods. Shoppers can expect to see more foods with added benefits to support immune health, gut and brain health, energy levels and stress management. 2. Seeking Comfort. Easy-to-prepare comfort foods are on the rise as consumers look to balance convenience and quick preparation times with flavorful meal […]
Raydiant, (www.raydiant.com), a San Francisco, CA-based digital signage and in-location experience management platform has released the findings from its second annual State of Consumer Behavior Report. Key findings of the report include: Many consumers still prefer shopping in person. Forty-six percent of respondents said that given the choice, they prefer to shop in person rather […]
ViewSonic Corp is offering Health Flex Hand-Sanitizing Stations. The Health Flex Kiosks include options for integrated displays and secure storage for media players, routers or surge protectors, and a touchless hand sanitizer dispenser holder (hands-free dispenser is optional). The Health Flex Kiosk bundles offer 24- and 27-inch displays in either touch or standard, as well […]
The most recent issue of The Checkout, powered by The Integer Group, examines shifts in shopper behavior across retail channels over the past decade. Findings include: Evolving Value Expectations-Shoppers have evolved their view on value. While value is a combination of price and quality, a heavier emphasis today is placed on quality. Shopping Fragmentation-Shopping habits […]
A number of the homebuying characteristics of younger millennials are replicating the buying desires of those in the silent generation, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors, the 2020 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report. Among both age groups, proximity to friends and family is a high priority, with 53% […]
Millennial home buyers are more active on social media and plan to entertain more at home than other generations, according to the Better Homes & Gardens New Home Buyers report The study found that 65% of Millennial home buyers see purchasing a home as a good investment, versus 56% of both GenX and Boomer buyers. […]
Samsung has introduced The Wall, its next generation display technology, delivering a revolutionary viewing experience with pure blacks and vibrant colors. Its slim depth and flush surface allow the display to enhance any environment’s aesthetic seamlessly, and the modular, large-format functionality can extend to hundreds of inches in size while delivering outstanding brightness, contrast and […]
LG Business Solutions has introduced LG Transparent OLED digital signage. With the LG Transparent OLED, watching video on the screen is augmented by seeing objects and images behind the screen. The versatile 55-inch class display (model 55EW5F) delivers LG OLED’s unrivaled picture quality while maintaining a high transparency, much more than traditional transparent LCD displays. […]
The food culture and buying habits of affluent food shoppers (the 42 million grocery shoppers in the U.S. with household incomes of $150,000 or more) cause them to have a disproportionate impact on the bottom line of supermarkets. In the market research report “Affluent Food Shoppers,” Packaged Fact identifies four key ways that U.S. grocers […]