Retail News
Advertiser looking to expand LED signage beyond London market
French advertising firm JCDecaux, is looking at expanding its digital signage network, which includes LED systems at tube stations and shopping centres in London, so that the rest of the UK is covered by this versatile marketing medium.
The company is still going to retain its focus on creating engaging platforms for advertising in rail transport hubs and large outlet...
Thursday, 9th December 2010 - full story
Next-gen LED signs grace US retail chain
US retail chain Westfield Media Group has harnessed a range of cutting edge LED displays to form part of its ostentatiously-named Digital Spectacular Network at shopping centres across the US.
The LED systems are being supplied by Daktronics and a vast audience will be reached by the content that appears on the HD ready displays around America, at locations in Los...
Wednesday, 1st December 2010 - full story
Clever use of LED displays enlivens vodka bottles
A new range of vodka bottles launched by Medea Spirits have harnessed LED displays to make giving the gift of alcohol a more personal, interactive and fun proposition.
The bottles are the first of their kind as they not only contain premium quality vodka, but they also have an integrated, scrolling LED display, like a secondary label that can be programmed with...
Monday, 18th October 2010 - full story
LEDs used as fashion accessory
Whilst scientists have attempted to integrate electronic technology into clothing for many years, those more concerned with the fashionable side of dressing up have also been harnessing various contemporary systems in more consumer-friendly ways.
This is where techno-centric fashion label CuteCircuit comes in, as it specialises in creating clothing that's not only...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
LED mask claims to cure skin ailments
A new facial mask that features a network of LEDs has been launched to improve the health of the user's skin by shining LED light onto it.
The creator says that the mask uses the LED light to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and that the mask can help in minimising spots and improving other areas of imperfection.
The device is claimed to help...
Tuesday, 4th May 2010 - full story
Sheffield University partners with Fusion for LED business
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have just signed a deal with Fusion IP that will result in the creation of an entirely new business, called Seren Photonics. The new firm aims to bring an exciting new LED technology to the fast growing marketplace.
At the heart of Seren Photonics' business will be an invention created by Dr Tao Wang. Incredibly complex nano...
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 - full story
Silicon Valley exec joins LED industry
The former CEO of storage manufacturer Seagate has take a position to head up the LED lighting firm Bridgelux. Bill Watkins left his former company last year and it was confirmed in the middle of last week that he would be joining a growing number of ex-Silicon Valley CEOs who have decided to work at the greener end of the technology industry.
Mr Watkins has spent his...
Tuesday, 19th January 2010 - full story
Digital signs display weather reports
Weather announcements are being displayed on digital signs to help boost advertising revenue.Dynasign recently announced that it is teaming up with AccuWeather in order to beam more varied information from its LED-based displays, Digital Signage Today reports.Digital signs have become a popular mechanism for advertising products and AccuWeather states that...
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story
LED screens installed at "prime" venue
A major new London shopping centre has seen the installation of three LED screens.Supplied by Lighthouse, the LED screens were recently erected near the Westfield retail centre in Shepherds Bush.Motorists navigating the nearby Holland Park roundabout are the target of three screens which measure approximately 12-metres by 3-meters each.Both...
Wednesday, 11th February 2009 - full story
Car dealers use digital signage screens
A major car dealer has revealed how LED-based screens are helping to boost trade.Scala recently teamed-up with Dismart to install the screens in Chekhov Auto outlets.The car company explained that the LED-based displays helped attract customers' attention to vehicles that are currently for sale.A range of information is displayed by the screens...
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story