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Lifelike Robot Mannequin Interacts With Shoppers [Video]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:13 +0000

The future of retail merchandising could see androids with human-like appearances.

Hardware Store Warns Customers Of Bad Weather Via SMS

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:26:33 +0000

Ace Hardware notifies consumers of impending storms to help build their brand and customer loyalty.

AR App Layers Interactive Virtual Game Onto Physical World [Future Of Gaming]

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:40:19 +0000

'Buffer Busters' is an augmented reality mobile gaming application that challenges users to hunt virtual ‘Buffer Monsters’ slowing down networks.

Retail Store Showcases Different Merchandise From Startups

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:15:19 +0000

Rachel Shechtman creates a shop in beta mode that constantly changes it merchandise and appearance.

Largest Apple Retail Store Opens At Grand Central Terminal [Gallery]

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Tech company unveils store in an iconic New York landmark and wows consumers.

JCPenney’s QR Code Gift Tags Carry Personal Voice Recorded Messages

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:29:44 +0000

The department store has upgraded the traditional gift and greeting card by letting shoppers recorded a personal messages to attach to their purchases using QR codes.

Need To Know: 10 Must Read Posts Of The Week Vol. 10

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:11:15 +0000

A Bing Initiative: A weekly round-up of the top ten most popular posts on PSFK--from culture to technology, art to business, this list has it all.

Walmart Downsizes To Become A Friendly Neighborhood Market

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:58:02 +0000

Retail giant Walmart wants to be known as your friendly, local grocer by expanding with smaller stores.

Text Any Local Business With A Handy New App

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:04:04 +0000

TalkTo can connect the user to any local business for queries, information or reservations.

Louis Vuitton’s Store Within A Store Comes With Velvet Rope & Lines

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:51:28 +0000

In London, the PSFK team saw Louis Vuitton bring to life the 'Store Within A Store' trend found in our Future of Retail report.

Chanel Takes Over Harrods With Enchanting Installation [Pics]

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:57:22 +0000

Chanel unveils its extravagant Enchanted Forest store display at Harrods to showcase its latest Autumn/Winter collection.

Nano-Structured Glass Chips Are The Latest Form Of Computer Memory [Headlines]

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:21:39 +0000

They look like whirlpools of light trapped in a piece of round glass, but these nano-structures may be the next type of computer memory.

Apple Web Store Testing Social Media Integration [Headlines]

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:06:53 +0000

The online Apple Store was temporarily down this morning. It appears they were integrating Facebook and Twitter into the shopping experience.

Apple Cube On Fifth Avenue Goes Minimal [Headlines]

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:52:33 +0000

Apple's glass cube in New York City has been under renovation since June. But the change will not be drastic. They're simplifying the structure from 90 glass panels down to 15.

Digital Mirrors For Sampling Makeup

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:04:00 +0000

Japanese beauty retailer Shiseido is using technology to enhance the cosmetics department of its Tokyo store.

Virtual Fitting Room Uses Augmented Reality For Trying On Outfits

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:03:33 +0000

Fashion retailer Topshop has created a virtual fitting area for the new “dress up” collection debuting in its Moscow, Russia store.

Pop Up Shop Understands That Eating Ice Cream Isn’t The Same Without The Beach [Pics]

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:18:32 +0000

St. Martins Lane Hotel in London has a new pop-up shop that brings you the beach and serves artisanal gelato.

Seattle’s First Microsoft Store Is Right Across From Apple [Headlines]

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:20:01 +0000

There will be head to head competition when Microsoft opens its first store across the street from Apple this fall.

World’s Biggest Apple Store Opens In Grand Central [Headlines]

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:08:28 +0000

The space currently occupied by Charlie Palmer’s Metrazur restaurant in NYC's Grand Central Terminal will become the world's largest Apple store in about 4 months.

Microsoft To Expand Retail Presence By 2014 [Headlines]

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:50:51 +0000

Microsoft plans to have 86 retail stores by 2014 including expansion overseas.

Browse And Buy Groceries While You Wait For Your Train

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:57:17 +0000

UK grocery giant tested out a virtual grocery store, the ultimate convenience, on the platforms of Korean public transit.

Alessi Unveils New Flagship Store In Milan

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:41 +0000

In celebration of their 90th year, Alessi showcases a new flagship store in Milan, Italy.

Lego Store Opens In New York City

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:26:08 +0000

While currently open for business, grand opening celebrations will take place this Tuesday, June 29th through Thursday, July 1st.

Review: The Apple Store App

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:38:13 +0000

Now you can buy your favorite tech anywhere, anytime.

Site Visit: A Vida Portuguesa Store, Lisbon

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:49:24 +0000

On a hidden back street of Lisbon, the store A Vida Portuguesa sells what they describe as "genuine and touching products of original Portuguese design". PSFK visited and took these photos.

Green Depot: Eco-Easy Home Products Shopping

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:25:13 +0000

Green Depot, a new retail concept aimed at making eco-conscious shopping easier, opened today in New York City. The 3,500 square foot flagship store is designed to be consumer friendly, informative, and unique. The Bowery store itself is a model for what can be done with eco and recycled products. Green Depot has applied for platinum level LEED certification. The location originally served as New York City’s first YMCA; customers shopping in the front half even walk on the original basketball court floor. PSFK spoke with Green Depot’s founder Sarah Beatty who shared with us three of her favorite areasRead more...

Is Curated Consumption A Lie?

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 20:03:00 +0000

When in London, it's always a pleasure to wander around the hundreds of boutiques that dot the back streets between West Soho and Endell Street - you find such creative energy and individual style, they ache with signs of what could be next in retail, design, branding, marketing.

Site Visit: Filativa Pop Up Store, NYC

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:30:07 +0000

We went to have a look at the new pop up store for Filativa at the bottom of NYC’s Lafayette because they wouldn’t let us in the Nolita Nike iD store. Some fellow outside convinced us that he worked for Nike (no sneakers on his feet) and that it was strictly for appointment only. It looked quiet inside and few passersby showed much interest in the store whilst we were there. So, with that experience fresh in our minds, we were far more impressed when we saw what was happening at the Filativa pop-up. Yes, the store lacked the aestheticRead more...

Site Visit: REI Store, Seattle

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 19:05:43 +0000

When the IF team visited Seattle last week, we knew we had to pay a visit to the REI flagship store located a little outside downtown. OK, so it’s been open for over 6 years now – but it still contains so much energy, you just have to check it out if you visit the area. And when you do visit it, you’ll feel guilty. Guilty and ready. Guilty of all that slouching about and inactivity. Ready to start a new life of outdoor adventure. It’s amazing. Even the most urban of IF contributors (me) felt like strapping on aRead more...