Retail ThinkTank: Store Design & Experience (2024)

Mercado González Taps Mexican Culture to Reinvent the Stale Grocery Store Model

A mercado is a traditional market in Latin regions — one that is brimming with assorted vendors representing the cultural essence of…

Miniso’s Global Expansion Tour Continues in the U.S., Indonesia and Australia

Miniso’s global brick-and-mortar takeover continues. Over just the last three weeks, the Chinese lifestyle retailer opened its 200th store in the U.S.,…

Sloomoo Institute Makes West Coast Debut with ‘Awe-Inspiring’ Space

Sloomoo Institute, the ultimate slime museum, is opening its fifth location in the heart of Los Angeles, marking its first big move…

What Does the Future Hold for IRL Experiences?

Although store design and experience teams expect to have higher budgets over the next year, they’re increasingly plagued by the same challenges…

Jordan Brand’s ‘District 23’ Olympics Installation Epitomized Design with a Purpose

Even for a brand known for doing things in a big way, Nike had an outsized presence at this Olympics, spending more…

Immersive Social, In-Store Experiences Drive Success for ‘Indiana Jones’ Collection Launch

Indiana Jones, played by mega-movie star Harrison Ford, is perhaps one of the most beloved characters in modern film history. So when…

Municipal Exec: ‘We’re Not Taking a Cookie-Cutter Approach’ to Store Expansion

When Harry Arnett met Mark Wahlberg (yes, that Mark Wahlberg) over 15 years ago, they bonded over one thing: to create a…

How Store Design Teams are Thinking About Sustainability

Today’s store design teams are facing mounting pressures. More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents to Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience…

For Kid-Friendly Stores, Safety and Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand

Gen Alpha is forecast to become the largest generation in history, reaching more than 2 billion worldwide by 2025, according to GWI…

Solutions Designed for Retail Associates Need to Keep the Customer Experience in Mind

In an industry still struggling with a tight labor market, choosing which technology to arm store associates with becomes a critical decision….

Sephora’s ‘Biggest Yet’ SEPHORiA Fan Event to Kick Off in Atlanta

Sephora has announced plans for its annual SEPHORiA fan event and beauty festival, which will kick off in Atlanta on Sept. 27…

Ikea Exec: Stores’ Expanded Fulfillment Role Key to Maintaining Lower Prices

Ikea stores, long known as warehouse-sized selling spaces scented with the wafting aroma of Swedish meatballs, have been shrinking and changing functions…

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