Times Square: The Marriott LED Is Back March 30, 2026March 22, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | After two months of construction work, the iconic Marriott Marquis LED is shining again on Times Square. The massive display has been fully replaced with a new LED system and is now ready to impress audiences for years to come.
Montréal: How a New Luxury Mall Redefines North American Retail March 26, 2026March 16, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Montréal | Canada’s second‑largest city has long been celebrated for its European flair, vibrant culture, and outstanding culinary scene. But when it comes to premium retail, Montréal often lagged behind other North American metropolises. That changed two years ago with the opening of Royalmount, a new luxury mall on the city’s outskirts that has quickly …
Urban Revivo: ‘Zara of China’ Brings Digital Art Retail to Soho March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | Urban Revivo, often dubbed the “Zara of China,” is making a statement in Soho with its first U.S. flagship and a striking digital art retail concept. From two‑storey stairwell LEDs to immersive checkout installations, the fast‑fashion newcomer brings a visually rich experience that draws shoppers deep into the store.
Intuit Flagship Store: Blending Software, AI, and Human Expertise March 19, 2026March 16, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | Software giant Intuit is taking its AI‑driven financial platform into the physical world with its first Turbo Tax flagship in New York’s Soho – a seamless blend of agentic AI, human expertise, and premium experience design. A great example of how digital platforms can staged in real‑world environments.
Iconic DooH Works: When Scale Meets Storytelling March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York’s iconic DooH landscape proves how scale, architecture, and storytelling converge to create global attention hotspots – from Times Square to “The Hundred” at Westfield World Trade Center. Burberry’s trench‑coat campaign shows how brands can fully exploit these unique canvases, while many others still miss the opportunity for dynamic, narrative‑driven creative.
M&A: Ricoh Continues Industry Consolidation February 23, 2026February 20, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Since the beginning of the year, Ricoh already announced three acquisitions across the Americas. Yet, the industry is watching even more closely as Ricoh moves toward a strategic partnership with Asia-based GVM, a collaboration that could reshape its APAC footprint.
Market Data: invidis Yearbook Expands Americas Coverage February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team For the first time, the invidis Yearbook will cover the Americas in a dedicated edition launching at InfoComm Las Vegas. The new publication delivers independent insights into a rapidly evolving, AI‑driven digital signage and DooH landscape.
M&A: Mubadala to buy Clear Channel for USD 6.2bn February 12, 2026February 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Clear Channel Outdoor – one of the most recognisable names in out-of-home (OOH) advertising in the United States – has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mubadala Capital in partnership with TWG Global. The all‑cash transaction values the company at USD 6.2 billion, marking one of the most significant OoH sector deals …
ISE 2026: Global AV Rethinks Risk, Resilience, and Reach January 29, 2026January 19, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The global ProAV industry is entering a new era shaped by tariffs, shifting supply chains, and a renewed focus on resilience. As growth normalizes, businesses are recalibrating strategies, exploring new markets, and accelerating the shift toward software‑driven solutions. invidis presents all things tariffs at ISE 2026.
NRF 2026: Sustainability Through the Backdoor January 19, 2026January 17, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | Sustainability may not be a headline topic in today’s U.S. retail market, yet at NRF it appeared in unexpected places. The most innovative green signage solutions were not loudly promoted but quietly embedded in practical, cost‑saving technologies.
