Scala, Ya Mogu bring digital signage to Brazilian retail chain

August 13, 2006

EXTON, Penn. — Scala Inc., provider of end-to-end digital signage software, announced that Ya Mogu, a Brazil-based digital signage company and Scala certified…

Ryarc partners with Eye for out-of-home media

August 8, 2006

SYDNEY, Australia — Ryarc Media Systems announced the commencement of a two-year deal with out-of-home media operator Eye to provide the software component…

Jiffy Lube to add digital signs

August 7, 2006

Bizjournals: Jiffy Lube International announced Aug. 7 an agreement to put the J-TV network in its North American retail waiting rooms. The Houston-based fast…

Ralph Lauren unveils interactive store window

August 6, 2006

NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren unveiled an interactive shopping experience allowing its customers to shop with the touch of their fingers 24/7 from outside the…

Software interfaces look to the future

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The days of the purely functional interface are over, giving way to the "citizen designer" and the rise of a new aesthetic.

ADFLOW exec to speak at The Self-Service & Kiosk Show

July 27, 2006

TORONTO — ADFLOW Networks announced it is an official anchor sponsor of this year's Self-Service & Kiosk Show in San Antonio. ADFLOW president David…

StrandVision adds local content capability to digital signage

July 25, 2006

StrandVision adds local content capability to digital signage   EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — StrandVision LLC, provider of Internet-based digital signage services, has…

Digital signage trade association formed

July 24, 2006

Yahoo News: The Out of Home Video Advertising Bureau has just been incorporated as the latest advertising trade association for digital signage and in-store…

Scala integrates digital-signage suite with DS-IQ

July 23, 2006

BELLEVUE, Wash. — DS-IQ and Scala announced the integration of Scala's InfoChannel software suite with DS-IQ's Web-based Digital Signage Marketing Performance…

Planar to acquire Clarity Visual Systems

July 18, 2006

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of privately-held Clarity Visual Systems…

Kiosks keep kids in the store

Self-service increases sales, traffic for a Canadian skate shop.

Self-Service World launches dedicated c-store research section

July 5, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Self-Service World, an online portal for news and information related to self-service technology, has launched a "research center" devoted…

Nanonation: Success in the heartland

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Back from a triple victory at the KioskCom awards, the software pioneer continues to set the pace for customer experience design.

Norwegian grocer launches digital menu boards

June 20, 2006

OSLO, Norway - Norwegian grocery retailer NorgesGruppen has launched its new Shell FRESH concept, which offers healthy, delicate and enticing fast food…

Digital signage firm profiled

June 18, 2006

(Louisville, Ky.) Business First: Captive Indoor Media LLC, a Louisville, Ky.-based firm, produces software that incorporates advertisements, news and cable…

Nike launches interactive signage program

June 13, 2006

TORONTO - Digital View, provider of digital signage and digital media networks, and Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Canada's largest out-of-home media firm, are…

Gas Station TV network launched

June 5, 2006

DETROIT - Gas Station TV (GSTV) launched its digital television network, which converts fuel stations nationwide into media centers. According to a news…

Signs point toward interactivity at Chicago show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

At Digital Retailing Expo, information travel is a two-way street.

Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

OfficeMax expands in-store digital signage network

May 25, 2006

TORONTO - Adflow Networks announced that OfficeMax, a national leader in office products and services, is expanding its in-store digital signage network to…