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- Global retail development pipeline is flourishing, CBRE says
CBRE reports that global retail center development is reaching new heights, propelled by retailer expansion and the growth of the middle class around the world. More than 318 million square feet of retail space is under construction in 180 of the world's major cities, the report says. In 2011, 84 million square feet of retail space opened. ChainStoreAge.com
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- Ben & Jerry's debuts digital menu boards in Tokyo
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has implemented bilingual digital menu boards from Scala at the company's Japan flagship. The installation makes the Tokyo store the first in the chain to go digital, and it includes a Twitter ticker that lets the brand boost its social media interaction with customers. QSRWeb.com
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- What small merchants should know about retail design
Many big retail chains seem to have discovered the layout secrets that encourage shoppers to spend more. Experts say to start with arresting window displays that entice passers-by, eye-catching displays at entrances, and layouts that encourage shoppers to turn right and make a counterclockwise circuit of the store. Entrepreneur online
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- ISA builds bridges to dynamic digital signage industry
A delegation of ISA members and staff attended the recent InfoComm 2012 show in Las Vegas to explore dynamic digital signage opportunities. InfoComm 2012 drew more than 34,000 audio/video professionals from 90 countries. The dynamic digital signage industry, which is growing at a phenomenal rate and is expected to double in the next five years, presents business opportunities for the traditional sign industry. Read more.
- ISA publishes State of the Industry report
At the ISA International Sign Expo 2012, attendees were asked their thoughts on the industry as well as their own businesses. The survey included more than 200 sign supply manufacturers, distributors, sign shops, end users and other participants in the industry. The resulting report analyzes business confidence, industry trends, hiring and buying intentions, and threats/concerns. It also provides comparative graphs to the 2011 State of the Industry survey. (Read more.) Both the 2011 and the 2012 reports are available on the ISA website and show a few key points: 86% of companies experienced business growth, 71% expect to hire new staff this year, and eight specific market segments are expected to provide ample opportunities for business development.
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