GlobalShop: Studio V architect discusses designing retail spaces for unusual sites

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Principal architect tells audience he sometimes refers to his firm as "the architects of last resort."

GlobalShop: Starbucks, Whole Foods localizing redesign efforts to increase community contact

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Community involvement, locally sourced and reclaimed materials are key to establishing and retaining customer loyalty.

Avery Dennison opens retail design center in Germany

March 28, 2011

Avery Dennison's Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) group announced it has opened its first Europe-based Customer Design and Innovation Center.

GlobalShop: GenLED unveils retail lighting solutions

March 28, 2011

LAS VEGAS — GenLED LIGHTING, a provider of LED lighting products, introduced its new generation of LED retrofit lamps at GlobalShop in Las Vegas. The new line…

GlobalShop: Lavi unveils electronic queuing system, merchandising tools

March 28, 2011

LAS VEGAS — Lavi Industries, provider of crowd control and public guidance solutions, announces a new Qtrac Multi-line Electronic Queuing System, as well as an…

Walmart plans to open ‘Express’ stores across the country

March 20, 2011

According to Twice.com, Walmart is planning to open Walmart Express stores across the country, possibly totaling in the hundreds.

Adidas opens women-only concept store in Korea

March 14, 2011

According to Fibre2Fashion.com, Adidas has opened its first women-specific retail store in Korea, which focuses on customer service for a more personalized and…

Godiva unveils new store design

March 8, 2011

According to WorldInteriorDesignNetwork.com, New York-based D-ash Design has created a new store design for Godiva chocolatier that will be used for retail…

Opinions vary on IKEA store 'maze' layout

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Some think the layout is meant to be intentionally confusing.

Tried and true, or tired and through

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

I was talking with a retailer Monday who discussed with me all of the changes and decisions she needs to make concerning her stores, including investing in new…

Landaal, Poptech bringing quick-to-assemble POP displays to the U.S.

January 31, 2011

Landaal Packaging Systems has entered into a strategic international partnership to represent and manufacture Poptech’s patented corrugated merchandising…

Kraft unveils mobile retail concept for Toblerone

January 25, 2011

According to The Moodie Report, Kraft Foods World Travel Retail has unveiled a new retail prototype for chocolate brand Toblerone.The flexible unit is flanked…

NRF: Disney Store shares details about POS, store redesigns

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A complete overhaul of both technology platform and store design draw up a new in-store experience.

Shedding legacy practices is key to building great customer experiences

There is opportunity for those who grasp that customers will respond to an experience delivered from their point of view.

Target getting ready to start smaller-store experiment

January 3, 2011

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports that Target, which has its headquarters in Minneapolis, has chosen 10 cities as possible venues for an…

Five things customers hate about holiday retail

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Repetitive music, crowded aisles are on the list of things that can send shoppers screaming from your store.

Photo gallery: Specialty wine shop unveils new experiential store design

November 18, 2010

Landor Associates, a strategic brand consulting and design firm, has announced its retail brand experience design for Fine Wine & Good Spirits is being…

NRF releases crowd management guidelines as Black Friday nears

November 8, 2010

With preparations for the holiday season already set in motion, retailers' attention now turns to preparing their staff and store for what is expected to be…

Glamour Shots gets a green-screen makeover

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The portrait studio is attempting to reboot its brand, and using one-fourth the footprint in the process.

Best Buy expanding Magnolia program

October 28, 2010

Best Buy is opening Magnolia Design Centers, the company's premium home entertainment and electronics brand, in two more California locations.