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This week's headlines for companies in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry

September 3, 2020 // View in your browser

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WHAT'S HOT

"The online retailer is also creating a physical brand awareness experience that is front and center with the consumer."

Beyond the traditional grocery store, a new Amazon Fresh store in California uses the checkout-free "Dash Cart" and Alexa information kiosks. Combined with the advantages of a physical location, is this the future of Amazon's expansion into the grocery space?

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Image Source: Winsight Grocery Business

TOP NEWS HEADLINES

Sinclair "Smart Hotel" Leverages Cutting-Edge Signage to Enhance Guest Experience
Marriot's new Autograph hotel in Fort Worth includes several smart signage features, including digital "wallpaper" in public spaces.

"Do I Really Need This Much Office Space?" Pandemic Emptied Buildings, But For How Long?
For cities, as well as their tax bases, empty commercial real estate presents a crisis still looming. The pandemic hit the ground floor first, knocking out smaller shops and restaurants.

WLI Coffee Chat
On Thursday, September 10, bring your coffee or tea and continue the conversation started during yesterday's WLI panel, "WLI Presents: Women in the Workplace-Parenting and Working during COVID-19." The pandemic has created different routines and new challenges for all of us—and it has been especially challenging for working parents.

Your Paper Notebook Could Become your Next Tablet
Engineers at Purdue University have developed a paper that renders any paper or cardboard packaging into a keyboard, keypad or other easy-to-use human-machine interfaces.

OKI Data Americas Announces End-of-Life for OKI-Branded Hardware Effective March 31, 2021
OKIData Americas says it will no longer distribute products under the OKI brand in the Americas. It and its distributors will continue to provide consumables, parts and warranty service.

Lord & Taylor is Closing All of its Stores after 194 Years in Business
Lord & Taylor will permanently close all 38 of its remaining stores. The retailer was the first department store to put down roots in the US 194 years ago, and it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 2.


SIGNS OF SUCCESS

Avery Dennison Launches neo and Supreme Defense PPF
Avery Dennison announces two new paint lines, designed to prevent chipping and road hazards while allowing designers more flexibility.


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