Retail Focus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The 2025 Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are officially open for entries, offering an exceptional opportunity for retail professionals to celebrate their creative achievements and gain valuable industry recognition. The team can also be contacted at +44 (0)1945 420068.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2024

On the 12th of March, the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s in London was the epicentre of celebration for the Retail Visual Merchandising and Display industry. The awards ceremony is renowned for showcasing specific elements of Visual Merchandising and Display, with this year witnessing a record number of entries.

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Rose

MARCH 24, 2020

Pose the question “what is visual merchandising?” to a retailer today, and the response will likely be somewhat different than the answer to that same question several years ago. That’s because the retail experience is evolving. The Art & Science of Visual Merchandising & Customer Experience.

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Contra

JULY 5, 2021

What is Visual Merchandising? Visual merchandising is a marketing practice that uses floor plans, colour, lighting, displays, technology, and other elements to attract customer attention. Its ultimate purpose is to use the retail space to generate more sales by making a store stand out and attracting shoppers. .

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RetailMinded

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Design is a key aspect of setting up a retail space, as the aesthetic appeal of a business can greatly improve its chances of success. Here are four principles for designing a retail space, all of which can help you optimize your space to attract more customers.

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Design Retail Space

AUGUST 28, 2020

In this post, we travel back in time to January 2020 to look into some interesting exaples of the exhibition design. Back then, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland organised a trade fair called the Showcase Ireland. ‘Showcase’ gives national and international buyers the best of Irish design. The Handmade Soap.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2023

It places emphasis on integrating the retail environment with the local community and building strong relationships between the retailer and customers. Community retailing aims to create a sense of belonging in the retail space by fostering customer engagement, retention and a supportive local economy.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Planning for the future While many retailers have in place some form of environmental policies, there is still work to do, given the advancements with sustainability methods. To engage in the program, participating brands must meet relevant program prerequisites, which vary based on the retail space and store type,” Estée Lauder said.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Andrew Colclough, Director of the VM and Display Show , taking place on the 16-17th April in London, speaks to the evolving nature of retail environments, stating, “As we witness a transforming high street, the imperative to invest wisely in our retail spaces has never been more paramount.

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VMS

APRIL 21, 2021

A mere 18 months after launching as a digital-native brand, Austin, Texas-based Maggie Louise Confections had outgrown its rented kitchen and made the move into a physical retail space to showcase its bespoke chocolates.

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Retail Focus

MAY 4, 2021

Retail design agency UXUS have announced the details of Clinique Laboratories, a new retail concept developed in collaboration with globally renowned skincare and cosmetics brand Clinique. The new retail concept which launched in Shenzhen in December 2020, illustrates the science behind every Clinique product.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gabriella Pereira is the director of Beare Park and the recipient of the Australian Fashion Laureates Emerging Designer of the Year award this year. Meet Beare Park Beare Park is a luxury fashion label made, designed and owned in Australia. Meet Beare Park Beare Park is a luxury fashion label made, designed and owned in Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Afterpay have collaborated with Vicinity Centres to unveil The Edit, an experiential retail space celebrating local designers and the latest in-store technology – from shoppable changing room mirrors to gesture-controlled screens.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Creativity and Innovation in Design The canvas of Christmas windows is a place where creativity can be unleashed. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary. The post The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Rose

MAY 5, 2022

Of course, end caps are about more than just displaying merchandise; they’re often designed to tempt shoppers to experience a product or to give select brands a visual boost. Tips for Design Effective, Eye-Catching End Caps. Break the Rules – The rule of thirds is vital to design, photography and art.

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VMS

MAY 19, 2021

New research shows that retail design and VM pros are the lynchpins for driving Generation Z to physical stores, with 37 percent of younger shoppers naming easy store navigation as the thing they want most in brick-and-mortar. ” Read more at Vogue Business.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Various Associates , the only Chinese design firm that participated in the flagship design, partnered with adidas to extract local Korean elements and blend them with adidas brand personality, creating a “home of sport” with closer connections and deeper resonance with local customers.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2024

These ephemeral spaces are designed to captivate consumers, offering them immersive experiences that go far beyond traditional retail encounters. These spaces allow for complete control over the customer experience, from the exterior design to the interior layout and product presentation.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The company used its Canon Colorado 1650 to print the colourful design. Fitting in with this tight timeframe, Liberty used a selection of products from Innotech’s self-adhesive vinyl range, including VistaMAX 3100GAE Greyback Air Escape Vinyl, specifically designed for short-term use.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

Where community and commerce meet: Battersea Power Station Originally opened in the 1930s, the newly transformed Battersea Power Station is an excellent example of retail and community coming together in one beautifully designed development. I caught the tube to spend the morning there and it was definitely worth the visit.

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VMS

JANUARY 28, 2022

Emily Weiss, CEO of Glossier, reportedly said in an email obtained by Retail Dive that the beauty brand had “made some mistakes.”. Last year, the retailer made moves back into the physical retail space with three stores, and Glossier still plans to expand its footprint. We also got ahead of ourselves on hiring.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

From tables with minimal curves and warm table tops to hi-tech wall fixture systems with hidden power and data systems, every aspect of the experiential store is carefully considered to create a feeling of integrated futurism, according to design agency, Gensler. The rise of RFID.

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Community-based retail design focuses on designing spaces that not only adapt to local preferences but also foster a sense of belonging and connection with the social and cultural environment. Retail design has evolved from merely organizing products functionally to a strategy centered on customer experience.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There, specialty retailer Filson (Seattle) – a 124-year-old maker and seller of men’s and women’s outdoor clothing, accessories and luggage – opened a flagship store whose interior incorporates major structural elements of a rustic barn. Design and Architecture. PROJECT SUPPLIERS. Heliotrope Architects , Seattle. General Contractor.

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Show Best

MARCH 31, 2023

In an era where online shopping dominates, a well-designed retail space with displays that grab customers’ attention and encourage them to stay longer can directly affect their purchase decisions. As a leading provider of custom retail fixtures in the U.S,

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Greater Group

JUNE 9, 2023

In a perfect world, businesses would be able to take individual customers by the hand and show them around their retail spaces. Such personalised guidance is not always possible in the real world, particularly for large enterprises with retail spaces visited by hundreds of customers a day.

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Design Retail Space

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Window design ideas: February 2019 – Chanel, Brown Thomas, Zara, & Other Stories, Nespresso. See other galleries showcasing window displays: Window design ideas January 2019 : Brown Thomas, Hermes, Massimo Dutti, Reserved, Bohoboco, Uterque.

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VMS

AUGUST 9, 2021

While much of the world went under lockdown during the Covid pandemic, retail continued to push forward where it could. And since the space was modular, in-store elements and product could be adjusted weekly. With the store functioning primarily as a shell with exposed, raw walls, the merchandising truly drove the journey.

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Design Retail Space

MAY 30, 2019

Fashion window design ideas May 2019. The post Window design ideas May 2019: Guess, Esprit, COS, Boss, Capriza, Chantelle [Picture Gallery] appeared first on Design Retail Space. Showcasing outstanding examples of window displays for the current season.

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Show Best

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Retail Design Institute recently named this location their 2021 Store of the Year. Treat: The Retail Design Institute’s 2021 Store of the Year The JFK Treat location — the first of the three — was named The Retail Design Institute’s 2021 Store of the Year. . And much more!

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Interior design and decoration also help make the physical experience in commercial spaces unique. Why is retail design so important? The goal of commercial spaces is to sell. But retail design goes far beyond the mere transmission of values ?? How should retail design be?

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Design Retail Space

APRIL 29, 2019

The post Window design ideas April 2019: Debenhams, Dunnes Stores, Petit Bateau, Capriza [Picture Gallery] appeared first on Design Retail Space. Van Graaf in store display with pink bike-3.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

On the Upper East Side, Madison Avenue is pulsating with myriad new shops, re-openings, and relocations as luxury brands scramble to grab prime retail space. Not to be missed is the Manolo Blahnik flagship designed by David Thomas Design (Paris). Retailers from every sector are getting back into the race.

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Greater Group

JUNE 25, 2023

Success never happens by accident; it happens by design—and when it comes to retail, none of the factors that go into growing a business should be left to chance. The “recipe” of a successful commercial retail interior design contains several “secret ingredients”, each essential to the effectiveness of the whole.

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Creative Displays Now

APRIL 21, 2023

Returning to the Store The start of the decade wrought uncertainty around the need for physical retail locations. As the dust settles, businesses recognize the persisting value that brick-and-mortar spaces bring. Consequently, surveys show that 94% of retailers plan to increase focus on brick-and-mortar spaces.

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VMS

JUNE 23, 2021

Welcome to the first “Tech by Design” article, the first of an ongoing series that will explore various facets of the retail space. These technologies do offer some soft benefits to the shopper, but for the most part they focus on reducing costs for the retailer.

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Greater Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

After his recent trip to Tokyo, greater group’s Asia CEO Ryan Arrowsmith returned with dozens of photos from innovative and forward-thinking retailers who are going above and beyond to creative unique and engaging customer experiences. Our retail design blog shows your some highlights from this trip.

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