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Hyperphysical Luxury Retail Stores: Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and Digital Worlds

Retail Focus

This novel approach engages all the senses and elicits powerful emotions, transforming retail spaces into sanctuaries of connection, innovation, and individuality. Retailers have responded by evolving their brick-and-mortar stores into hubs of community, innovation, and exclusivity.

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Why local retail communities are important, and how retail design can encourage community retailing.

Retail Focus

Examples of brand communities include Apple enthusiasts forming online forums, Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners participating in rallies, or Nike fans engaging on social media. Other brands, such as LuluLemon or Huda Beauty, have invested in the power of digital to grow a following and establish an engaged community.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Retailers who incorporate interactive elements can encourage passersby to engage with the scene, which enhances the overall experience and makes it memorable. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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Loss Prevention Tips for Small Retail Businesses

Jahabow

Emphasize the importance of vigilance, customer engagement, and adherence to security procedures. Implementing a reliable inventory management system allows you to keep track of stock levels, monitor merchandise movement, and identify discrepancies promptly. Get in touch today!

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Playful, modern and cool: Inside Esprit’s New York pop-up

Inside Retail

Pak noted that the space will celebrate a new theme each month through in-store merchandising, installations and activations. These experiential moments, in his opinion, will create a sense of community for its customers. He went on to say that the space is meant to be dynamic and interactive for customers.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

The crux of this phygital evolution lies in its ability to harness data and advanced tech tools to create a retail ecosystem that is intuitive, responsive and engaging. Furthermore, AI’s predictive analytics capabilities enable retailers to anticipate demand surges or dips and adjust their inventory accordingly.

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VMSD’s Brain Squad Sounds Off on First jobs and Lessons Learned

VMS

Yes, right out of school I was fortunate to work for a designer that had his start as a visual merchandiser for a large department store in Detroit. Throughout his career he had a focus on retail. Lesson learned: The customer is always right.” – Barb Beeghly, Reztark, Cincinnati, Ohio. Footwear department at Kmart.