Tag: Retail Innovation
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Ikea and the Consumer IoT Wave: Signage Gets a Smarter Edge
Turning Home Tech into In-Store Signage Intelligence The boundary between consumer Internet of Things (IoT) and professional digital signage is blurring, and Ikea is at the forefront. After years of separate evolution—smart home devices in living rooms and robust 24/7 signage in commercial spaces—the retail giant is reimagining in-store displays with a consumer-friendly IoT approach.…
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A New Old Idea About Video Stores: The Return of the In-Person I/O Experience
Reimagining the Video Store in a Digital Age There’s a quiet, almost nostalgic chatter around video stores as more chains vanish and streaming dominates the living room. Yet, a new old idea is quietly gaining traction: bring back the in-person video store, but with a modern twist that blends tactile discovery, community, and smart technology.…
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Nike Sneakers Steal the Spotlight as Tim Cook Opens Apple Ginza in Tokyo
Tim Cook’s Tokyo Visit Sets the Stage for Apple Ginza Reopening Tokyo welcomed Apple CEO Tim Cook as the tech giant reopened Apple Ginza, the company’s first flagship store outside the United States, originally opened in 2003. The four-story flagship in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district was designed with sustainability in mind and promised a seamless…
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Apple Stores Roll Out Measures to Prevent iPhone 17 Scratches
Global rollout of protective measures at Apple Stores In the wake of the iPhone 17 rollout, Apple Stores worldwide have started implementing new steps to keep demo units looking pristine. Reports from retail locations indicate that the backs and camera areas of the devices on display were susceptible to minor marks. Apple’s internal review pinpointed…