4 Reasons to Use Visuals in Retail

The retail industry is a big driver of the US and UK economies. In the US, there are nearly 3.8 million retail establishments; in the UK, it’s the biggest employment sector. With so many locations, how can retail stores stand apart? Digital signage may be your solution.


  • Attract eyeballs and increase footfall.
    Digital signage outside your establishment increases the likelihood you’ll be seen, and as such, the likelihood potential consumers enter your store. In fact, one study has shown that 76% of consumers were drawn inside because of their signage, and eight out of ten consumers actually purchased something because of a sign.

  • Save on printing and update your advertising quicker.
    Advertising and marketing move at rapid speeds. When you want to ensure your store stays relevant and on trend, printing can become costly and time intensive. By using digital signage, you can update on location instantly. Furthermore, the ability to standardise messaging and marketing materials across many stores through a centralised playbook can be very powerful.

  • Build on the in-store experience and relationship.
    Consumers want to feel valued. By personalising their experience or creating immersive brand experiences, you’re communicating their value to your brand. Consider placing digital signage around high dwell time areas of the store to entertain or upsell customers or to offer exclusive content.

  • Inform your consumers.
    Consumers today are more educated than ever before. Two in three consumers do not find the information they need in-store, with 43% then leaving frustrated. As such, 71% of in-store shoppers use smartphones for online research, strongly believing it is more important to their in-store experience. Digital signage can help guide consumers to more information. Interactive digital displays can point shoppers to a retailer’s website as they research product information. By aiding the consumer, you’re increasing the likelihood they return to the in-store experience you’ve created.

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    It’s at the intersection of in life experiences with digital complements that most of us reside, and that wins over consumers. Here, retail can really grow, and where we think digital signage has the most potential.

    Digital signage has a multitude of uses; it’s about finding the right way to employ the tool for your needs. Learn more about our solutions and contact us to see how we might be able to help you.

    Published on 2016-08-09 16:13:13

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