Market Insight – The Role of Retail Displays During the Pandemic and Beyond

By | July 31, 2026
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Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

Retail Display Insight by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. blog Jan2021

Editor Note: Every year we look forward to the insight on the retail market that only Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. provides. The past months have been challenging with the pandemic but now is the time to put in place effective strategies for retail displays.

Winter 2020 | Issue 06

The best of in-store merchandising, interactive kiosks and store fixtures for brands and retailers nationwide.
The FMA Magazine Winter 2020 issue includes articles on:
  • The Role of Retail Displays During the Pandemic and Beyond
    Not only are retail displays playing a crucial role during the pandemic, but this period will also influence merchandising display design going forward.
  • Workplace Temperature Kiosks Help Businesses Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19
    Employers should include workplace temperature screening kiosks as part of onsite safety protocols to prevent COVID-19 spread.  Learn why.
  • Can Self-Service Kiosks Offer Support in Today’s Retail Conditions?
    As the retail industry slowly regroups, self-service kiosks can offer the safety and customer experience shoppers currently desire.
  • Common Challenges When Planning a Visual Merchandising Campaign (And Their Solutions): Short Lead Times and Other Special Circumstances
    The fourth and final installment of our series addresses short lead times and other special circumstances that arise when planning merchandising programs.

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Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk