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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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Although the creative aspect is especially important, designers and visual merchandising teams need to work closely with their colleagues in marketing, IT and business strategy to ensure all decisions align with the bigger picture. AI-enhanced video surveillance also will enable retailers to battle this dilemma.

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Three Design Tips for Fighting Shrink

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That means asking questions like: What more can be done to deter theft using store layout, customer flow, shelf height, mirrors, lighting and the placement of gondolas, merchandise and security cameras? How can we better integrate the latest anti-theft technologies and loss-prevention research into our store designs from the outset?