Raise your hand if you’ve ever used in-store Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous in-store amenity for brick-and-mortar retailers. According to a collaborative study by EarthLink Holdings, IHL Group and AirTight Networks, 57% of retailers offer free Wi-Fi for their customers and store employees. With increasing consumer dependence on cell phones, and the lack of … Continued
We live in an increasingly smartphone-dependent world, yet our phone’s battery still won’t last more than a day without needing a recharge. Enter ChargeItSpot. For consumers who are “on the go,” a free and secure phone charging station is an absolute necessity. Here’s a look at 4 industries for which phone charging stations are an … Continued
The average American spends 3 hours on their phone (not including making phone calls) and touches their mobile device over 2,600 times during the course of a single day. Our smartphones have come to replace everything from laptops to television, music players to cameras, maps to pedometers. While the evidence of our growing cell … Continued
ChargeItSpot dominated the month of February. Jumping from coast to coast, and back again, we charged everything from the Super Bowl to The Grammys…
Sheri Tate is our kiosk industry veteran, with over 12 years of experience working with kiosks in product development, operations and marketing roles. Sheri began working with ChargeItSpot’s Founder/CEO Douglas Baldasare as a consultant shortly after the company was founded. Her passion for the startup’s mission developed and in 2015 she relocated from Northern California … Continued
One of the key promotional features in our phone charging stations is the ability to customize the kiosk’s touchscreen user interface. Here are 5 ways you can use the ChargeItSpot interface to promote your business or brand message: 1. Customize the Welcome Screen First impressions matter! Customize the charging kiosk’s welcome screen to reflect your … Continued
KENTWOOD, MI — With more people using their phones as a tool in their holiday shopping to find deals and compare prices, Woodland Mall is helping its shoppers stay plugged in. The mall, in the Grand Rapids suburb of Kentwood, is among the first shopping centers in the state, and possibly the U.S., to add … Continued
Retailers have a smart new way to lure you into stores. ChargeItSpot is a free phone charging kiosk that aims to keep shoppers in stores while they wait for their phones to charge. The charger is in select Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Whole Foods, Under Armour, Bergdorf Goodman, and Urban Outfitters stores. There are eight compartments … Continued
The biggest problem is how to get people into your stores and keep them their long enough that their browsing turns into a purchase. Although many shareholders and analysts have yet to realize it, one solution to that problem is already beginning to spread through the retail industry: ChargeItSpot. ChargeItSpot is an innovative startup … Continued
Last month, ChargeItSpot celebrated its 3 year anniversary. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of the last few years:
