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Beacon Infrastructure

Retailers incorporate beacon tech into in-store infrastructure

Implications - As proximity marketing becomes more widely integrated with brick-and-mortar retail, many brands are opting to invest in store infrastructure that has beacon systems built into it. Whether incorporated into shelving systems or as attachments to the product itself, the natural incorporation of beacons into retail design highlights the continued progression toward an entirely unobtrusive relationship between individuals and their gadgets. In addition to highlighting the forward-facing implications of the Internet of Things, this shift points to the prominent role of technology in delivering personalization in retail settings.
Workshop Question - What is one technology you're currently using? What would use of that technology look like in 5, 10, an 15 years?
Trend Themes
1. Proximity Marketing - As more companies invest in beacon technology for in-store marketing and communication, proximity marketing will continue to be a growing trend in the retail industry.
2. Paperless Technology - With the rise of environmentally conscious consumers and advances in technology, there is an opportunity for businesses to adopt paperless retail solutions, such as electronic shelf labels and mobile coupons.
3. Interactive Retail Spaces - Consumer demand for more engaging, interactive in-store experiences is leading to the development of smart stores and beacon-enabled displays that offer personalized and dynamic content.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Beacon technology and proximity marketing are transforming the retail industry, providing new ways to engage with customers and drive sales.
2. Marketing - Proximity marketing and paperless technology are changing the marketing landscape, with new opportunities for targeted promotions and sustainable campaigns.
3. Technology - The development of interactive retail spaces and smart beacons is a reflection of the ongoing innovation in the technology industry, with new solutions to improve efficiency, engagement and personalization.
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Interactive Electronics Stores
Interactive Electronics Stores
This New Target Store Will Focus Excessively on Smart Devices
Target has designed an interactive electronics store that will allow customers to test out different smart devices. The ‘Target Open House’ will not only focus on selling smart devices,... MORE
Beacon Retail Tags
Beacon Retail Tags
The New Displaydata 'Aura 29 BLE' Shelf Label will Display Promotions
The retail shopping experience is becoming increasingly focused on smartphone integration, which the Displaydata ‘Aura 29 BLE’ shelf label helps enhance. Capable of offering retailers... MORE
Interactive Smart Beacon Displays
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The Estimote Mirror Can Display Personalized Multimedia Content
Beacon technology company Estimote is launching an innovative new smart beacon system, dubbed Mirror, that is designed to make it possible to turn any old TV display into a high-tech smart beacon... MORE
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The 'Skybird' Mall App Connects Retail Beacons Through a Singular App
One of the biggest hurdles for retailers when it comes to beacon technology is having consumers install the appropriate app, but the ‘Skybird’ mall app takes a different approach.... MORE
Smartphone Coupon Campaigns
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McDonald's Fast Food Restaurants in Georgia Trial Beacon Technology
With a vast majority of consumers owning smartphones than ever, McDonald’s fast food restaurants took it upon themselves to make the in-store experience easier and more attune to this... MORE
play_circle_filledFurniture Shop Beacons
Furniture Shop Beacons
IKEA Austria is Using Beacons for In-Store Marketing
IKEA Austria is now using retail beacons for the purpose of pushing in-store marketing to consumers who have the IKEA FAMILY app downloaded and Bluetooth enabled. At its store in Graz, in-store... MORE
Paperless Retail Tags
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Panasonics's Powershelf Electronic Shelf Labels Give Shoppers Special Deals
At this year’s NRF Big Show, Panasonic unveiled a new retail system that uses Bluetooth low-energy beacons for electronic shelf labels. The solution is being called Powershelf and beyond... MORE
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
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The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
The Ted Baker store located in the Westfield London shopping center is rolling out beacon technology. Embedded in the mannequins, the stoic statues will send out push notifications to shoppers who... MORE
Location-Based Ads
Location-Based Ads
Microsoft Wraps Beacon-Enabled Advertising Around Its Retail Stores
Location-based ads are being taken to the next level by Microsoft. In an effort to continue to solidify its reinvention as well as merchant presence, the electronics and software company is reaching... MORE

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