Barber Design
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Are Boxing Day Sales killing Christmas? Here in the UK the recent trend for observing the American post-Thanksgiving sales frenzy of Black Friday has received a mixed reaction from both consumers and retailers. Whilst some welcome the increased business or chance to grab a bargain, others resent the US import – and the ensuing chaos – as some shoppers shamelessly wrestle over bargains in a very unBritish manner.
CTM Design
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Visit any two stores in a national retail chain and you will quickly notice similarities in the store design and layout. It’s no coincidence. The successful chains – the ones we know by name – spend a great deal of effort and resources researching human psychology and buying habits. Armed with this knowledge, they design their stores to optimize sales.
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Amsterd Ammodern
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
As you may know, we have launched our newest project, New Made LA , where we venture to bring the sleek look and functionality of Mid-Century design into today's everyday home. With its minimalistic look and multipurpose functions, designer Simon St. James LeComte , has crafted a way to make these designs more accessible for home decor enthusiasts. We have so many exciting events approaching, one of which is the lovely Echo Park Craft Fair , which recently published an Artist Interview featuring
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Ujoy Display
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
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Jump Design
MARCH 24, 2016
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Barber Design
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Awards season is in full swing and last week we were lucky enough to attend the VM and Display Awards at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London. This year Barber were shortlisted as finalists for our work with the Discovery Channel Store at the Dubai Mall. We didn’t win one of the prestigious awards this this time, but it was an honour to be recognised and acknowledged along with so many industry specialists.
Barber Design
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
It seems like yesterday that we wrote our first post about Black Friday but it’s now been a couple of years since the US retail phenomenon first appeared in British stores, back in 2014. In the US, Black Friday is a day of heavily discounted sales on the Friday after Thanksgiving – a festival which is not celebrated in the UK. This has prompted some people to question why we are even holding this event and why we don’t at least call it something relevant to our culture.
CTM Design
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
CTM CELEBRATES OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY REFLECTING ON AN INDUSTRY THAT IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING. Twenty-five years ago, CTM opened our doors as a result of a major shift in the retail petroleum industry. Today, the industry is going through another seismic change… and we continue to evolve with it. Not so long ago, most of the leading petroleum retailer/wholesalers had internal drafting and engineering departments that were responsible for applying corporate design standards to each individual loca
Barber Design
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Here are a few snaps from our night out at the Retail Week Interiors Awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane last week. Sadly this year we didn’t win a prize – but we were very honoured to be shortlisted for the third year in a row. The Retail Week Interiors Awards really set the bar within the retail design industry. They showcase the best store designs of the year and exemplify the standards which others follow.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Barber Design
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Regular blog readers may remember back in August we told you how we had been appointed to redesign the new food court at the Sovereign Shopping Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Today we are happy to announce that the £500k retail revamp is now complete and the food court has just opened to the public. This is the first phase of our work with the centre’s owners, Vixcroft to be completed – as we are currently involved in the rebranding and retail planning of the entire Sovereign Shopping Centre
Barber Design
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Last week we met up with lots of potential new clients at the Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) event at London’s Olympia. The BLE show describes itself as the definitive event for the European brand licensing industry. It is aimed at connecting retailers, licensees and sales promotion professionals in one place. At this year’s event there were over 300 leading brand owners showcasing their brands and characters.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Barber Design
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Last week our work for SugarSin was featured on the cover of Premier Retail magazine. Our work with SugarSin is the second of our designs to be nominated for an award at the Retail Week Interiors Awards. The store has been shortlisted in the Best Small Store Category – alongside another one of our designs – for the Neal’s Yard Flagship store in London’s Covent Garden.
Barber Design
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Following on from our post about organic skincare brand, Neal’s Yard Remedies – it looks as if the iconic retailers are onto a winner as the latest retail trends suggest that health and beauty is a growing area of focus for many retailers – including major department stores John Lewis , Debenhams and Harvey Nichols. Last week John Lewis revealed plans to expand their beauty offer by investing a further £9 million into the sector and increasing the size of their beauty halls at their larger
Barber Design
OCTOBER 5, 2016
We’re currently in Cannes attending the TFWA Duty Free and Travel Retail Global Summit which is on from the 2nd – 7th October. The Summit is a global showcase for premium brands; with exhibitors, workshops a conference and plenty of networking and socialising opportunities. In recent years Barber Design have carved out a bit of a niche as travel retail designers, working for Thomas Cook , Travelex and the Hong Kong Cruise Plaza , to name but a few.
Barber Design
OCTOBER 3, 2016
As regular readers of our blog will know, Barber Design have been shortlisted for two Retail Week Interiors Awards this year. And as we wait in anticipation for the awards ceremony next month – we’re taking a closer look at one of our shortlisted designs: for Neal’s Yard Remedies flagship store in London’s Covent Garden. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the iconic organic brand and they wanted to honour the occasion by redesigning and refitting their original store at 2 Neal’s Yard, in Co
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Barber Design
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
As retail designers, here at Barber Design we do like to see an interesting space being re-used creatively for retail – so this story about some of the UK’s most iconic high street stalwarts really captured our imagination this week! A new startup company has just embarked on an exciting mission to turn more than 40 disused red phone boxes into mobile phone repair booths – repurposing spaces for retail in some of London’s best shopping hotspots where prime selling space is scarce!
Barber Design
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Great news for retailers this week – as Retail Week reports that new shopping centre developments in the UK are going to hit a four-year high in 2017. Marking the biggest spike in development since 2013, the anticipated growth will see more than 2.7 million sq ft of floor space open for business next year. These new figures come from a detailed Shopping Centre Development Report by commercial property agents Cushman and Wakefield, who confirm that this space is currently being developed or revam
Barber Design
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Regular blog readers may remember that a while ago we wrote about the futuristic ‘Amazon Dash’ button – a physical device which allows you to order specific household items at the single touch of a button. When we wrote our initial blog post about the Dash button and how it might impact grocery shopping it all seemed very space age and not likely to be seen in the UK anytime soon so imagine our delight when we read this week that Amazon have just rolled out these marvellous retail gadgets
CTM Design
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
The 2016 CARWACS Show takes place September 28 and 29 th at the BMO Centre in Calgary. It is the place to be for those involved in the carwash, gas bar and convenience store industry. CARWACS provides a rare opportunity to network with product, equipment and service suppliers, franchisers – and equally important – your peers. The idea of networking and meeting new people can be scary for some of us.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Barber Design
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Despite recent reports suggesting that consumer confidence is returning following some post-Brexit jitters , the poor old British high street is still taking a hammering and a new organisation has recently launched to help save the high street by offering retailers a range of skills and tools to enable them to remain strong during turbulent trading conditions.
Barber Design
AUGUST 19, 2016
Apparently it’s not all doom and gloom this week. Following a post-Brexit slump in consumer confidence which caused a corresponding slump in like-for-like sales, BRC-KPMG sales monitor report that sales have rebounded during July. Indications are that this heightened performance was driven by elements of retail strategy and promotional activity across the retail sales industry during this period.
Barber Design
AUGUST 18, 2016
According to the Pop Up City we aren’t doing enough to cater for ‘digital nomads’ and ‘global citizens’ – that is, people who move around for work and set up office wherever they can find a space to plug in a laptop. Apparently these bright young sparks often feel alienated or lonely in their experiences and would like to feel more involved with others in similar situations.
Barber Design
AUGUST 10, 2016
This week we are delighted to announce that once again our work has been shortlisted for two Retail Week Interiors Awards. This is the third year in a row that we have been nominated for one of these prestigious retail design awards. We are hoping to emulate last year’s success where we won the coveted ‘Best Large Format Store’ award for our work with the Triathlon Store in Bristol.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Amsterd Ammodern
AUGUST 9, 2016
The streamline sofa is perhaps the apex of minimalist mid-century modern furniture design. This is the sofa in its most basic form - nothing extra. There are no tapered legs, side cushions, there aren't even armrests. Rejoice all you austere, spartan furniture lovers, the no frills sofa is here.
Barber Design
AUGUST 8, 2016
This time last year street artist Banksy put the sleepy North Somerset seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare firmly on the map with his ‘Dismaland’ art installation at the abandoned Tropicana site on Weston’s sea front. This could not have come at a better time for property investment group Vixcroft who had recently acquired the Sovereign Shopping Centre at the heart of the town with plans to revamp it.
Barber Design
JULY 28, 2016
As discussed in our previous article earlier this week , the phenomenal success of the new location-based Pokemon Go smart phone game has captured the public’s imagination like no other. It has drawn people out of their homes to play in the streets – as they chase those elusive Pokemon through parks, down the high street and into retail stores.
Barber Design
JULY 26, 2016
Regular readers of our blog will know that we like to keep abreast of the latest trends in digital retail marketing and retail technology. And unless you’ve been hiding in a cupboard then you’ll know that last week the UK was the latest country to be hit by the Pokemon Go game craze. As soon as we downloaded the free mobile game onto our phone and started playing we immediately thought about the implications of this type of technology for retail.
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