Retail stores today compete on more than product and price. They compete for attention at the shelf. This connects to the execution gap we explored in our article on key challenges brands face when launching interactive campaigns, especially around speed and measurement.
Even when footfall is strong, many shoppers still browse passively. They look, they compare, and they move on. That is why in store interactive experiences are becoming more important. They help brands turn browsing into participation, and participation into measurable outcomes.
This is where qiksense, an AI-powered interactive campaign automation platform, fits in.
qiksense is an AI-powered, modular SaaS platform that helps retail teams run in store interactive experiences without needing to write a single line of code, and track results through clear analytics like impressions, participation, and conversion related outcomes.
Why Retail Store Use Static Instead of Interactive Experiences
Many brands want interactive experiences in stores, but they often remain occasional. A few blockers show up repeatedly.
- Execution feels slow when each campaign requires new development or vendor coordination
- Store teams need something simple that can run daily without heavy support
- Retail brands struggle to capture customer data cleanly and consistently across outlets
- Approvals slow down when there is nothing tangible to preview early
- Even when experiences run, performance is hard to measure clearly
The result is that brands fall back to static posters, staff scripts, and standard product videos. These are easy to deploy, but they rarely create participation or collect meaningful data.
What Retail Brand Stores Can Build with qiksense
In store experiences need to be simple, fast, and repeatable across locations. qiksense supports a range of interactive formats that work well in physical retail environments.
1. Product interactive introduction
This helps shoppers understand products in a more engaging way than static signage.
- Interactive product feature exploration
- Tap to learn key benefits and usage steps
- Choose your preference and reveal matching product suggestions
- Compare options through quick guided questions
2. Product introduction content including video and ads
Retail screens often play ads, but shoppers do not always pay attention. Interactivity helps turn viewing into participation.
- Play a short product ad or demo video
- Add interaction checkpoints to keep attention
- Ask a question after the video to reinforce key messages
- Unlock a reward after completing the product journey
3. Customer data collection
The goal is not to collect data for the sake of it. It is to capture useful signals with a clear value exchange.
- Consent based opt ins
- Basic identifiers such as name, email, phone when needed
- Preference tags such as category interest or product intent
- Simple feedback questions such as which feature matters most
4. Gamified gifting
Gamification gives shoppers a reason to participate, not just watch.
- Marketing games gifting after product interaction
- Instant rewards such as vouchers or small gifts
- Prize draw entry for higher value campaigns
- Reward unlocking after completing an interactive journey
5. Membership join CTA
This is where brands convert engagement into long term value.
- Membership join prompt after participation
- Member only reward or benefit unlock
- Signup confirmation on screen with clear next step
- Optional follow up journey for repeat engagement
What Customer Data Retail Stores Can capture, and Why It Matters
In store experiences should not be judged only by how fun they are. They should be judged by what they achieve and what they reveal.
With qiksense, retail teams can capture structured data that supports reporting and better decision making.
Customer Data You Can Collect
- Consent based opt ins
- Basic identifiers such as name, email, phone when required
- Product preferences and feature selections
- Survey responses and feedback
- Store location tags for outlet level reporting
Engagement data you can measure
- Impressions, how many people encountered the experience
- Participation rate, how many started compared to those who saw it
- Completion rate, how many completed the interaction
- Drop off points, where users stop
- Repeat participation, returning users
Conversion related outcomes
- Membership signups completed
- Reward claims and redemptions
- Voucher claims and redemptions
- Product interest signals based on selections and quiz outcomes
This makes it easier to answer questions retail teams face after a campaign. Which product story worked, which offer converted best, and which stores performed strongest.
A Simple In Store Retail Experience Flow
Here is an example of how an in store interactive campaign can run as a repeatable journey.
Attract
In store motion video, visual animation, sound cues, AR visual hook on screen, interactive prompt that makes shoppers stop.
Retrieve
Consent based opt in if needed, optional customer identifier, optional store tag, optional preference question.
Engage
Interactive product intro plus a mini game, quiz, poll, AR experience, or AI-enabled recommendation flow.
Reward
Digital voucher, instant gift redemption instruction, prize draw entry, points or member perks. Membership CTA can be included here as a gated step to claim the reward.
Analytics and Reporting on The Dashboard
After launch, qiksense tracks and analyses performance automatically, then presents it clearly on a dashboard, including:
- Impressions
- Participation rate
- Completion rate
- Membership signups
- Reward claims and redemptions
- Drop off points and engagement behaviour
- Conversion related outcomes tied to your CTA
How to Choose The Right In Store Interaction Format
A quick way to decide what to deploy:
- If your goal is product understanding, use interactive product introductions with short videos
- If your goal is data capture, use opt in plus preference tagging
- If your goal is participation, use gamified gifting and instant rewards
- If your goal is loyalty, connect membership signup to benefits and reward unlocks
Most retail brands will use a mix, depending on product category and campaign timing.
qiksense for Retail Stores
qiksense is built to help retail stores turn in store attention into participation, and participation into measurable outcomes, without needing to rely on complex builds or long lead times.
If you are exploring in store interactive experiences with qiksense and want to see what is possible for your stores, chat with our friendly team. We would love to help!
