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Apple forecasts faster sales growth, despite glum economy

Inside Retail

By contrast, the overall global smartphone market dropped 9 per cent during the just-ended quarter, according to Canalys data. Apple’s loyal and relatively affluent customer base has enabled it to weather consumer spending dips better than other brands in the past, and the company’s latest quarterly results suggest a similar pattern emerging.

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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips. Discount supermarket Aldi is making a push into convenience with the opening this week of a Corner Store concept in North Sydney.

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Throwing it Back

VMS

Vintage shapes, color palettes and patterned fabrics are making a comeback across new designs, reflecting the current obsession with reclamation and the classic sophistication of time-worn spaces. Advertisement. Contrasting spun metal with fabric, the shades play on an A-line shape for maximum downlight. Advertisement.

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Visual Merchandising for Convenience Stores: 5 Great Tips to Try

Compliantia

Most c-stores seem to drown in a barrage of loud text and visual advertising displays which scream to get the customer’s attention. Use colors that don’t overwhelm the senses, but make sure to create the right kind of contrast that puts the spotlight on products you want to highlight. Image Source.

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Visual Merchandising for Convenience Stores: 5 Great Tips to Try

Compliantia

Most c-stores seem to drown in a barrage of loud text and visual advertising displays which scream to get the customer’s attention. Use colors that don’t overwhelm the senses, but make sure to create the right kind of contrast that puts the spotlight on products you want to highlight. Image Source.

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10 Compelling Shoe Store Designs

Barber Design

His bright, original shoe designs are reflected in the colourful shoe store design, with bright candy colours, walls of foliage and flowers, patterned flooring, carousel horses and illuminated stairs. This contrasts sharply with the brand’s 3 stores in Bangkok, Thailand which have been hitting the headlines for their decadent interiors: 4.2

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