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Two great consumer insights videos from Google's Retail team highlighting mobile smartphone usage while shopping.

Thanks to Heidi Spector and the Google Retail Team for sharing.

The Smart Shopper: Constantly Connected
An exclusive look into consumers’ research and purchase process.

The Smart Shopper: Always Mobile
A clear snapshot of how smartphones are changing the way consumers research and
shop.

Filed under  //   Mobile   Retail  

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2011 is going to be all about mobile in retail. Word is bond. Check out Aisle Buyer.

"AB is a proprietary shopping platform that leverages SmartPhone technology to bring the best features of online shopping to the walk-in retail experience. Our virtual shopping assistant, dynamic circular & promotion platform, and first ever mobile self-checkout system provides retailers with an end-to-end solution designed to increase sales, reduce costs and dramatically improve the consumer shopping experience. With AB at their fingertips, consumers will never have to wait in line again."

Filed under  //   Mobile   Retail   iPhone  

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Not sure about you, but these 'smile-o-meter' installations make me say blah. Check out Honda's interactive dream wall.

Honda Australia uses a Smile-o-meter at the Australian International Motor Show to initiate an interactive experience.

Filed under  //   Installation   Retail  

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VIDEO: Cooper-Hewitt: Game Change in the Design of Retailing

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Michael Bierut of Pentagram moderates a discussion with leading innovators in the design of retail environments to celebrate Design Research and its legacy.
Michael moderated the discussion with Rob Forbes, Founder of Public Bicycles and formerly of Design Within Reach, Glen T. Senk, CEO of Urban Outfitters, and Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director of J.Crew Group. The panel covered topics ranging from traits of a memorable retail experience to the roles for designers and artists within large retail organizations.

Filed under  //   Design   Retail  

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Now reading: "Changing Retail Currency". Thanks @method_inc for sending through your new report.

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"There is no doubt that the internet is changing the retail experience, and with it how we shop.  Beloved stores are feeling the pressure of the prices and convenience e-commerce retailers offer."

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Big box retailers can learn from this way-finding app from the American Museum of Natural History.

"Chart your own course at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City with AMNH Explorer—a new app that is part custom navigation system, part personal tour guide for the Museum's world-famous halls. Providing turn-by-turn directions, AMNH Explorer takes visitors from the edge of the universe to the age of the dinosaurs. Choose from a variety of Museum-designed tours or create your own from a list of popular exhibits, specimens, or artifacts. AMNH Explorer also lets you share your adventures with friends and family by linking directly to your Facebook and Twitter profiles. Download AMNH Explorer now and start planning your next visit or use your iPhone or iPod Touch to discover the Museum's must-sees from anywhere in the world. It's the new way to find your way at the American Museum of Natural History."

Filed under  //   Mobile   Retail   iPhone  

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What's Good with Microsoft Surface?

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After doing a one-night gig at Caesars in Vegas last month, 'Surface' is scheduled to surface in 4 cities today. After months of delay, Microsoft plans to debut the much-anticipated touch-screen tabletop computer at a few select AT&T stores in New York, Atlanta, San Antonio, and San Bruno, Calif. Pictured is Jerry Yang, the poker professional giving Surface a try last month in Vegas. Photos of the players were taken and uploaded onto the Surface units, where players could then interact with them and embed an autograph.

Filed under  //   Advertising   Installation   Interactive   Retail  

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