Design Perspectives

Make Your Store Influencer-Ready: Design Choices that Drive Foot Traffic and Social Engagement

The power of social media influencers is impossible to ignore in today’s digital age, with over half of Gen Z using TikTok…

Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors

Traditional brick-and-mortar retail is always evolving, and in the competitive market, retailers are more motivated than ever to create compelling in-store experiences….

Grocery Stores Emerge as the Last Piece to the Mixed-use Puzzle

Despite shaky economic conditions that have caused a void in other real estate sectors, retail remains strong, with a historically low vacancy…

Beyond Basics: The Rise of Maximalism in Retail

After years of Marie Kondo-esque simplicity, the retail design era of “back-to-basics” aesthetics — defined by neutral palettes and sleek, pared-back interiors…

The New In-Store Playbook for Brands

For years, headlines have sounded the death knell of physical retail. But Sephora’s renewed investment in brick-and-mortar redesign tells an entirely different…

Taking Home a Piece of Hospitality: Designing Merchandise Opportunities for Hospitality Spaces

In an era when consumers value a true hospitality experience — beyond just the menu or guest room — more than ever,…

Store Closures are Forcing Retailers to Thrive or Die: Here’s How Brands can Adapt

It’s been hard to miss this year’s headlines heralding a ‘retail reset,’ or predicting the end of physical retail as we know…

Try-On Data Unlocked: Driving In-Store Analytics for a Smarter Retail Experience

Retail has always had its share of mystique. From the art of visual merchandising (VM) to the subtle science of store layout,…

From Vacancy to Vitality: Rethinking Retail for the Next Generation

Retail centers have always been more than places to shop; they are part of our social infrastructure. At their best, they were…

4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy environments. Pop-ups offer unique…

How Emotional Insights Transform Your CX Strategy

When building a house, you start with a blueprint. Similarly, creating a meaningful customer experience begins with a map — a tool…

Thinking Locally to Drive PoS and Expansion Campaigns

Your brand has had great success at home, and now you want to duplicate that in additional markets, maybe even expand internationally….

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Design Perspectives

Make Your Store Influencer-Ready: Design Choices that Drive Foot Traffic and Social Engagement

Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors

Grocery Stores Emerge as the Last Piece to the Mixed-use Puzzle

Beyond Basics: The Rise of Maximalism in Retail

The New In-Store Playbook for Brands

Taking Home a Piece of Hospitality: Designing Merchandise Opportunities for Hospitality Spaces

Store Closures are Forcing Retailers to Thrive or Die: Here’s How Brands can Adapt

Try-On Data Unlocked: Driving In-Store Analytics for a Smarter Retail Experience

From Vacancy to Vitality: Rethinking Retail for the Next Generation

4 Legal Considerations for Pop-Up Businesses in the Fashion Industry

How Emotional Insights Transform Your CX Strategy

Thinking Locally to Drive PoS and Expansion Campaigns

Transform Your Retail Workforce with Generative AI

Specialty Retail Under Siege: The Escalating Cyber Threat Landscape

Navigating Retail at 2025’s Halfway Point: What Omnichannel Retailers Need to Know

US Shopper Survey: What’s Killing Conversions for Enterprise Retailers

Taking the Pain Out of Customer Service: What Do Modern Retailers Need to Succeed?

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