Think smart lighting systems are only for high-end fantasy homes of the future? Think again: Commercial, industrial and city buildings make up the lion’s share of the smart lighting market, implementing 60% of projects worldwide. New innovations…
Tucked among the very personal and broad elements of the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill from March 27, 2020, is a small but crucial tax change (a Glitch fix) for all customers who have recently completed a retrofit, are undergoing a retrofit now, or…
Charles Zimmerman, recently retired V.P. of Design and Construction for the International Division of Walmart Stores, Inc., and Jerri Traflet, senior retail technology executive for Current, have traveled countless miles in their careers to see…
Charles R. Zimmerman recently retired as the Vice President of Design and Construction for the International Division of Walmart Stores, Inc. and is now owner of Global VE, a consulting firm focused on worldwide value engineering and capital…
Online shopping may be growing in popularity, but when it comes to groceries, old shopping habits die hard. Most customers still make trips to physical stores to pick up their food. But whereas the majority of consumers used to make one big trip…
Cold chain management has become more complex and critical for food and beverage retailers as America’s appetite for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood and dairy steadily grows. Fortunately, Internet of Things (IoT) tools, technologies and…
As supermarket operators seek to defend against the increasing threat of online grocery and meal delivery, offering a rewarding in-store experience for shoppers has never been more important.
LED was unproven to Eric Johnson when he was determined to make Brookshire Brothers’ supermarkets more energy efficient several years ago. Faced with cutting costs or falling behind the competition, the long-time Director of Store Planning &…
It’s a tough time for retailers. Power is progressively shifting to online stores and retail business models are facing pressure. Over the last few years, retail stores have been…
Facilities such as offices and high-rises can capitalize on the digital nature of LED to connect lights and sensors to each other and to a building’s IT network. As the U.S. General Services Administration explains, the result can be a rich array…
LEDs have often been described as a disruptive technology, but to what extent has the growth in LED popularity challenged conventional thinking in retail lighting schemes? I would say that while great progress has been made, there are still some…
With technologies such as Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® and video analytics entering the market, retailers are starting to leverage these platforms to gain a deeper understanding of customer behavior in the store, cites…
Digital technology is changing the world again. Intelligent devices are everywhere, including retail. For shoppers, the reward is better information to make better buying decisions. For store owners, the prize is valuable insight, from which…