Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

As you go through this essential first stage of your building project — selecting a location — an architect can assist with everything from site selection, due diligence, test fits and ensuring the project is designed and built as the brand envisioned. First, at the ground level, consider how much visibility you have.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

So it’s no surprise that 47% of executives believe that store design and experience have become more critical to their brand strategy over the past year, according to Retail TouchPoints research. Trend 3: Store Design Teams Become ‘Experience Teams’ When a brand decides to open a new store, the design team cannot work within its own silo.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

American Freight , the budget-friendly furniture, mattress and appliance retailer, has unveiled a revamped store design and experience in two Denver-area stores. store and applied its format and design to its new Westminster location. The retailer upgraded its Centennial, Colo.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” ” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ingka Group , parent company of Ikea Retail, has debuted an AI-powered home design inspiration and shopping tool on the OpenAI GPT Store. omnichannel presence in April 2023 , the same month the retailer debuted a virtual interior design service Ikea had committed to spending $2.2 billion to expand and enhance its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Earlier this summer, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced the launch of a new Responsible Store Design Program to advance its progress toward environmental targets. Prior to the launch of Responsible Store Design, ELC finalized our internal Green Building Standards for all our spaces in the 2020 fiscal year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2023

Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user needs and behaviors is also transforming. A thoughtful retail sound design ensures that both customers and staff experience the right blend of sounds in a way that’s harmonious and pleasant to the brain.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Eco-friendly tech-driven designer furniture brand E9 Design has launched in Sydney, opening a showroom in Alexandria. The post Designer furniture brand E9 Design debuts in Sydney appeared first on Inside Retail. It has a proprietary ‘Bounce’ seating system and offers extreme flexibility.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The post Uniqlo sues Shein over copycat bag design appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. A Shein representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reporting by Rocky Swift; Editing by Jacqueline Wong, of Reuters.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

based designers to develop the first apparel collections for the EvoluSHEIN by Design program, which aims to accelerate the use of preferred materials and scale responsible manufacturing processes. Designers were selected based on their passion and their adherence to EvoluSHEIN by Design standards.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Rakuten has returned to New York Fashion Week and is offering its members exclusive items for pre-sale from the runway shows of designers Prabal Gurung , Sergio Hudson , Patricia Bonaldi ( PatBO ) and Rachel Scott ( Diotima ). The items will be revealed in the designers’ respective shows during NYFW, which kicks off Feb.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This limited-edition printed work is testament to Zebra’s 25 years of design expertise, with highlights from its experience in over 100 countries. We have borne witness to and participated in this change, through our constant role of designing – mindfully, creatively, commercially, practically and always meaningfully.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Designer Brands has named Laura Denk President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and EVP of Designer Brands, effective July 24. Denk replaces Doug Howe, who was promoted to CEO of Designer Brands in April 2023.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skincare brand Ella Bache has unveiled a new salon design concept in Secret Harbour, Western Australia. The store, created by MorrisCo Design, uses digital technology and reduced materials to engage the client and therapist. The brand plans to open more stores, with the new design set to be rolled out across Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. He’ll lead the creative design direction of the company and oversee the design studios in New York, Baltimore and Portland, Ore.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Convenience store chain Wawa has unveiled its first “next generation” store design, in Henrico, Va., to showcase the company’s focus on designing for efficiency, and has revealed more details on its store expansion plans in Ohio and Kentucky. This likely means that Wawa will build on this new store design as it expands across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

has named designer Zac Posen as its EVP and Creative Director as well as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Old Navy. Posen’s 25 -year career has included designing red carpet couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, costume design and more. Zac Posen [Photo by Mario Sorrenti] Gap Inc. in a statement. “His

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What’s the most important aspect of luxury retail design today? In the first category, experiential retail places big demands on architects and interior designers. In the first category, experiential retail places big demands on architects and interior designers. Luxury experiences must be singular, memorable and elevated.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Zara is set to open its first Australian store to feature the fashion brand’s latest global Couture/Atelier design concept. The post Zara to launch new store design concept in Australia, at Burnside Village appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

The new branding, developed in partnership with design firms Turner Duckworth and Brand Bureau , aims to better establish Rise’s awareness and positioning in the U.S. Brand Bureau helped address these goals by implementing a flexible design flow. Rise Dispensaries , a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. ,

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

As sustainability has become increasingly urgent in higher-level executive discussions, store design teams have had to face a new creative reality: that they need to integrate sustainability into every facet of their work, from the raw materials that go into the products they choose to the use of greenery and natural light in the finished designs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

3D design software has revolutionized product development for fashion and apparel brands and retailers. But maximizing returns from 3D design software requires wide buy-in from an organization. 3D software can’t just be one more siloed system that designers use but that the rest of their organization can’t support.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 31, 2022

Surface Design Show 2022 presents an exciting combination of education, engagement and entertainment at one of the first industry events to fully return to a face-to-face format this year. Held from 8-10 February, the event will take place once again at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington. .

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Sustainability is good for business, and architects and designers are critical advisors in retailers’ trajectories toward a more sustainable future through the design process of physical locations. Displays and layout can even be thoughtfully designed to reduce the need for artificial light.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

JCPenney is partnering with the celebrity designer dubbed the “King of Pop-Rock Couture” for its first-ever prom collection: JCProm with Johnny Wujek. The limited-time collection, priced from $59 to $250 , includes dresses, separates and fashion suits with clever details that allow for dramatic quick changes to the looks.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To make product customization easier and more contextual for online shoppers, Herman Miller and Design Within Reach (DWR) have both launched 3D product visualization on their U.S. retail websites.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Shein has partnered with designer Alice McCall to launch its first Australian capsule collection. I have always resonated with the idea that my designs can become attainable to a wider audience, so when the opportunity to partner with Shein presented itself, it felt like I was able to turn this vision into reality,” said McCall. “A

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. The offerings range from store architecture, design and planning to displays, sales counters and shopping carts. am to 6.00

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Thus, designing spaces that cater to diverse populations — above all social, mental and physical barriers — is gaining momentum to ensure inclusivity. As designers, we sit in a unique position to create spaces that allow people across all spectrums to feel comfortable and welcomed. Designers must also account for acoustic solutions.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

Further reading: Meet Bo & Luca, the Australian couture bridal brand with a global presence The post Bridal designer Christie Nicole launches first ready-to-wear collection appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Christie Trowbridge founded Christie Nicole Bridal in 2016 after establishing her luxury lingerie business in 2013.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2021

While this can seem like an overwhelming challenge, the most important aspects of good store design can be condensed into four broad imperatives. Check out our Store Design Tech Guide: “ How Layout, Tech and Associates Combine to Create Great Experiences.” Want to dive deeper into this topic?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Victorinox unveils its London flagship store featuring the new design concept. The move to Oxford Street reflects the brand’s growing influence in the UK retail space, whilst the new store with the revamped design concept brings together the Victorinox values of quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design with refined details.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

If you’re pondering whether the rise of AI tools and platforms is driving the end of human store design teams, experts agree: you have no reason to panic. Make no mistake, platforms like ChatGPT , Midjourney , DALL e and Stable Diffusion are changing the store design process. The tool just interprets that vision quickly.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The students gain professional experience and Easton’s executives learn about fresh Gen Z trend perspectives, particularly sustainability, by employing the next generation of designers — without the costs and time involved in hiring focus groups and conducting other market research into audience attitudes.

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