UK grocery store chain Tesco is sending its researchers to Silicon Valley on a fact-finding mission to discover the feasibility of bring 3D printing to their stores. Potential uses under consideration are printing gifts, toys or even having a catalogue of spare parts for other
Sky Go has showcased a new media innovation for trains. As commuters often rest their head against the windows, ‘the talking window’ causes them to hear a voice inside their head which no one else can hear. This is made possible by utilizing a small transmitter
Retailers on London’s Regent Street are taking part in an annual exhibition to showcase innovative window displays. The Regent Street Windows Project, which runs until May 6, includes guided walking tours for visitors. The event comes as Regent Street owners The Crown Estate invests £750m in developing
Google is planning to open retail stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to a source familiar with the plans. The company has already begun hiring staff, who are being trained in how to explain and market Google products — including Glass — in
M&S have opened their first store in Holland in the popular Kalverstraat district in Amsterdam. Within the store, customers can buy food but also explore the full range of clothing products on tabletops in the store and on digital screens. A 9 panel video-wall displays content
British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood used mannequins in the window display of her brand’s flagship store in Milan to raise awareness about domestic violence. The issue was addressed head-on, with help from ad agency Leo Burnett Milan. 1 in 3 women are victims of domestic violence
Harrods has partnered with Dior for a takeover of its Brompton Road store until April 14th that combines “French Savoir Faire and British charm.” Dior has turned the window displays into a homage to Britain’s cultural icons. Wallpaper notes that Harrods’ fourth floor features a series
For some, wielding a curling iron to create a new ‘do is challenge enough. Bob Recine, on the other hand, creates veritable sculptures of hair—not to mention wood, metal, fabric, found objects, and much more. Barneys New York tapped Recine, a hairstylist and visual artist, to
Being the competitive bunch they are, Adidas have taken window shopping to the next level. Adidas Neo is an interactive digital window concept that connects to your smartphone allowing you to shop at their store after hours. Simply walk up to the Adidas shop window,
Last week, Sainsbury’s announced it is piloting Mobile Scan & Go, a scan-and-shop service, in three stores. Shoppers will be able to use their smartphones to scan products in stores, and then pay at self-service tills using cash or credit cards. The test is symptomatic of
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