Insights & Trends

Unmasking Halloween's Retail Potential: A Sensorial Customer Journey To Support Halloween Products And PromotionsIn the bustling world of retail, Halloween is a true powerhouse of an opportunity just waiting to creep out from the darkness. As the leaves turn, the air...

HOW TO ACE THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Using data insights from the Sensormatic Solutions 2023 Back-to-School Consumer Sentiment Survey and a survey study from Suzy Market Research, let’s explore how retailers can create captivating shopping experiences...

THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1900-19391900 – 1939 The Art of Emotion The beginning of the 20th century was a period of innovation for retail stores, taking the independent customer purchase journey we saw emerge at the end of the previous century one step further....

A GUIDE TO MUSIC FOR RESTAURANTS Why Adding Music to Your Restaurant is a Smart Business MoveDo you remember the last time you visited a restaurant without music playing in the background? Neither do we. Music is such a staple in the restaurant industry we don’t even...

MUSIC LICENSING FOR BUSINESSES IN EUROPE: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER LICENSING So you want to play music in your business? Great! But before you reach for that AUX cord, make sure you’re legally covered.A lot of people assume that it’s okay to play music off of your...

SCENT MARKETING FOR HOTELS Keep guests comfortable and coming back by creating emotional connections with scent marketing.What Is Scent Marketing? Scent marketing is a strategy that uses fragrance to create a specific atmosphere, evoke emotions, and enhance brand...

HOW DIGITAL SIGNAGE WORKS The what, the how, and the why behind Digital Signage SoftwareIf you've ever walked into a store or a restaurant and seen digital screens displaying content, you've witnessed digital signage in action. Digital signage is a technology that has...

THE EVOLUTION OF THE STORE - 1800-18991800 – 1899The Age of Independence The 19th century represents the first revolution in the history of retail stores and the customer experience. With the advent of the department store, the retail consumer acquired a sense of...

EUROVISION 2023What began as a technical experiment in television broadcasting, one of the earliest attempts to broadcast a live televised event to a large international audience, has since become one of Europe’s most-loved watches, with millions of viewers tuning in...

INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN MUSIC The music industry is continuously evolving, with more and more powerful women coming to the forefront, but it wasn’t always so welcoming towards female recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ISE 2023:TRENDS, TECH & INNOVATIONS As the doors close on another fantastic ISE event, we reflect on the highlights.This was the third year for ISE at its new Barcelona home, and what a year it was. With 58,107 unique visitors from 155 countries,...