Solution Provider News: February 2017

Shelfbucks Acquires Portfolio of PatentsShelfbucks, Austin, Texas, acquired 24 granted patents that cover technologies used to measure execution, compliance and performance of in-store merchandising displays, as well as monitor in-store advertising conditions and engage in-store shoppers with advertising content. The patents originally were granted to the former Goliath Solutions, a Chicago-based early pioneer in radio-based technology platforms. Goliath Solutions co-founder and architect of the acquired patents, Gary Overhultz, also joined Shelfbucks as chief implementation officer. “These patents form a foundation of industry game changers, individually and collectively enabling new levels of actionable insights about merchandising optimization, consumer messaging and inventory management,” Overhultz said in a media release.Liquidus Obtains CofactorLiquidus Marketing, Chicago, acquired digital marketing company Cofactor, also Chicago, from Tegna, McLean, Virginia. Cofactor connects on- and off-line shoppers across all channels and devices. “Combining the pioneering technology of both Liquidus and Cofactor will create huge new opportunities for us as a growing company,” Liquidus CEO Todd Holmes said.Inmar and Hy-Vee Extend RelationshipTechnology company Inmar, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee agreed to a multi-year extension of their in-store collaborations. Inmar supports the retailer’s digital coupon promotions, as well as efficient reconciliation of pharmacy payments. “Inmar is excited to announce a renewed and extended relationship with Hy-Vee and looks forward to continuing to deliver industry-leading intelligent commerce solutions that enable Hy-Vee to offer personalized experiences directly to their shoppers for years,” said John Ross, president of the Inmar Promotion Network, in a media release.OSI Creative Opens Seattle OfficeOSI Creative, Irvine, California, opened a new office in Seattle. The office will enable the global supply chain solution provider to better serve companies in the aerospace, entertainment, finance and sporting goods industries located in Pacific Northwest states. “From mass retail to high-tech industries, we will be able to offer the latest P-O-P trends and on-site service to a variety of clients in the area,” OSI president and CEO Joe Baksha said in a media release.

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