Telescoping display caters to variety of store environments

December 26, 2011

Walls + Forms, Inc., a provider of displays, wall systems and signage, recently launched Scopic, a system that telescopes to provide flexibility in height and…

Tempt unveils in-store marketing center

December 19, 2011

Tempt In-Store Productions has completed a 100,000-square-foot, in-store marketing display and signage center in New Berlin, Wis. The facility more than…

The best way to feel a brand is to hear it

by Mark Murray — Director, The Store Channel

As we're all shopping (or perhaps "auditing") stores filled with the sounds of the season, it's a good time to talk sound. Believe me when I tell you - sound…

Are you overlooking what your customers are looking over?

by Harry Friedman

Most retailers spend a great deal of time making their stores visually appealing. Whether your merchandising style projects an opulent, prestigious image, or a…

Bathrooms: More than meets the eye

by Kimberly Nasief — President, Measure Consumer Perspectives

I recently saw an article online — "How the Restroom Symbolizes Your Whole Operation" — about sustainability and hygiene in the workplace, but it started me…

UNIQLO stores in NY launch with digital solutions

November 21, 2011

Two of UNIQLO's New York flagship stores opened last month with custom LED digital displays created by D3 LED, a provider of specialized LED digital display…

Barneys New York going 'Gaga'

November 21, 2011

Barneys New York has opened its GAGA'S WORKSHOP, a take on Santa's workshop that includes a transformed retail environment, holiday windows, a Gaga interactive…

AT&T testing new store concept in Chicago

November 16, 2011

AT&T, with 2,300 stores, is one of the country's largest retailers, but now it's on a mission to be the best when it comes to customer service.

Restoration Hardware makes big opening in Houston

November 13, 2011

Houston's Restoration Hardware Gallery in Highland Village opened its 14-foot doors Friday, revealing a European-flavored residential setting that looks more…

The five things to know about "Retail Five Things to Know" blog posts

by Mark Murray — Director, The Store Channel

As I am a novice at this "blog thing," I went on a quick web safari to see how my maiden voyage with RCE measured up. On the journey, I discovered the rhythm…

Apple reopens in Big Apple

November 3, 2011

Apple's highest-profile store in New York is open today after a five-month remodel.

Five ways to make your store sensational

by Laurel Tielis — Author and Professional Speaker, Laurel Tielis & Associates

Like it or not, if you want to bring more customers in, it makes sense (and dollars as well) to make your establishment sensational. That's because statistics…

Altra Furniture plans new showroom in China

October 9, 2011

Renovation has begun on the new Dorel Home Furnishing showrooms in Dongguan, China. The facility will house displays for Altra Furniture, along with showrooms…

Report: The desire for the 'Apple Store experience' is being driven by retail CEOs

October 6, 2011

Tablets and smartphones are redefining the retail shopping experience and will be a $5 billion market per year by 2015, according to a research study released…

McLaren opens flagship showroom in London

On June 21, McLaren Automotive opened the doors to its first global retailer, McLaren London. By the end of this year, McLaren will have 35 bespoke retailers…

Video: Inside the new T-Mobile store design

The retailer is adopting a 'European store model' at 400 locations this year.

Google opens its first bricks-and-mortar shop

October 2, 2011

The dominant player in search now has an in-store presence: The Register reports that the first Google Shop has opened, on Tottenham Court Road in London.

AT&T opens new high-tech store in Chicago

October 2, 2011

AT&T has announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. According to the company, the store offers a unique way for…

T-Mobile's new store design

T-Mobile is unveiling a new look in nearly 400 stores across the country. The new format is designed to make shoppers feel more comfortable and simplify the…

T-Mobile USA unveils new store design

September 28, 2011

Today T-Mobile USA Inc. announced the rollout of a new global design for nearly 400 new and remodeled stores across the country. According to the company…