Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This transformation can be dissected into several distinct stages, often referred to as disruptions, in which retailers competed on multiple fronts: for physical space, consumer attention, and innovative store layouts and designs. This early phase prioritized a personalized shopping experience, setting the foundation for what was to come.

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Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Retail environments are becoming increasingly engaged as retailers recognize the importance of creating a one-of-a-kind, memorable customer experience. Visual merchandising should go hand in hand with space layout, if brands want to help customers live a shopping experience effectively.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By design, Christmas is an explosion of sensory stimuli designed to fire all at once: colour, sparkle, lights, crowds, queues, music, extended product lines, changes to store layouts and pricing. Making changes to familiar layouts without adequate signposting causes bottlenecks in the customer journey.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

The recent Mainstreet Australia Awards, held during Main Streets of Australia Week last month, recognise and celebrate the importance of local high streets, strip shopping centres and town centres (collectively referred to as ‘main streets’), and the role they play in creating lively communities, individual wellbeing, and robust local economies.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Zebra took inspiration from the distinctive colours found within NEOM’s product line and have seamlessly integrated these four hues into the design of our store layout. These elements enhance the ability to engage with customers, providing visitors with valuable information and a visually appealing shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. Research by Google, published in the company’s Spring/Summer Shopping Behaviours 2021 study, found 50 per cent of consumers say they now shop both in-store and online.

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Retail Design Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In today’s digital age, retailers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the in-store shopping experience and boost spending. RDS uses a range of digital design tools and techniques to create compelling layouts to engage and entice customers, ultimately leading to increased sales. Digitising Personal Selling.

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Show Best

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are becoming integral tools for creating captivating and interactive shopping experiences. Retail spaces will no longer be static; they’ll be dynamic and responsive, enhancing customer engagement and leaving a lasting impression.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Non-physical marketing also limits some of the other key interactions D2C brands can have with their consumers, such as creating more impact around a ‘big news moment’, or having a physical platform to engage with your community plus the obvious brand building a physical store environment provides. Measuring success. The future of pop ups.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2023

Crafting brand narratives through popup stores can be an effective strategy to engage customers, create buzz, and build a unique brand experience. The store layout should also facilitate storytelling and create an atmosphere that resonates with your target audience.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

After a five-month makeover, customers can enjoy a new store layout, digitised shopping experience and the official introduction of H&M Home. With the revamped flagship store, H&M aims to offer customers a journey of discovery that evolves beyond a traditional shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Are you looking for a way to make your local retail shop stand out from all the rest? Whether it’s redesigning the store interior, creating engaging marketing campaigns, or finding innovative products, there are plenty of creative ways to make your store truly shine. Here are ten ways to make your shop stand out locally.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the biggest challenges retailers with a physical shop presence face is the ability to get customers through their doors. In today’s world, a retail company must convince customers to shop both offline and online. These offer the freedom to shop in a way that suits the customer, especially those on a tighter time budget.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

Creating exceptional pop-up shops is not an exception. A pop-up store is a temporary retail location that is meant to create a sense of excitement and engagement with the brand; a strong brand identity can help to achieve this goal. This generally includes elements such as signage, colour palette, lighting, and overall store layout.

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RetailMinded

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Optimizing The Physical Layout When designing a retail space , it’s important to use its physical layout to your advantage. For example, a luxury beauty store might create an interactive station where customers can try on makeup products so they can use senses like touch and smell when shopping, instead of only sight.

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Jahabow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Emphasize the importance of vigilance, customer engagement, and adherence to security procedures. A well-lit space enhances the shopping experience and creates a safer retail environment. Well-trained and attentive staff engage with customers, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Get in touch today!

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

An estimated 20 per cent of the population identify as neurodivergent and navigate daily barriers in everyday scenarios including shopping. Shopping at a physical store is a sensory nightmare for me,” she said. I enjoy shopping for fun occasionally but have to reduce my activities before and after.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2023

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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Conceptually, it embraces Sydney’s energetic atmosphere and pays homage to some famous landscapes, including the Outback and Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which helps create an immersive shopping experience. The layout is carefully planned to create an immersive and engaging experience.

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Retail Focus

JULY 20, 2023

As luxury brands invest in various areas, they aim to create immersive and unforgettable experiences for their customers with a focus on aesthetics, arts, technology, food and services, collaborations, exhibitions and museums, these brands are taking the concept of luxury pop-up shops to the next level.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Following the successful debut of the newly designed showroom in Jumeirah, the iconic Poltrona Frau brand now graces a line-up of high-end luxury names in the UAE’s premier shopping destination.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What should follow is a golden era of customer engagement. The paradox for retailers is that amongst their customer data there is doubtless clear evidence that customers are positively engaged with each of these elements, and it’s quite likely that the majority of customers are. Goods Grocery is my local example, and it’s fantastic.

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Greater Group

JUNE 9, 2023

Where the transaction was once the sole focal point of retail design, modern shopfitters and designers take the entire shopping experience into consideration: Someone glimpses a shop window and enters the shop, then browses and samples or tries on the merchandise, eventually making it to the counter and walking out with a purchase.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

Almost a third of consumers report better online shopping and delivery experiences during the pandemic and more than 20 per cent report that in-store experiences improved. Shopping locally and buying Australia-made products is a good example of another value that consumers acquired during the pandemic and will likely persist.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Shopping can be an anxiety-inducing experience for the one in five Australians who live with a disability. As a result, customers may create their own safe and accessible experiences by wearing noise-cancelling earphones, shopping at times when there is less crowding, or opting for online rather than in-store to avoid queues.

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Retail Focus

JULY 26, 2023

Embrace minimalism by using clean and uncluttered layouts. High-Quality Imagery In the realm of online shopping, images speak louder than words. Optimize for Speed Page loading speed is a critical factor that directly impacts user engagement and conversion rates.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

Mainstream media often neglects to show a true depiction of the disabled population, which can lead some retail businesses to underestimate how wide of a consumer market there is to engage with. This will enhance the shopping experience for all consumers,” Mohammadian explained. Let’s use the example of purchasing a watch.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With a return to in-store shopping, demand for online services has become more manageable. This might include changing the layout to one shelf-life date for critical items with a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) policy. But digital remains an important and growing channel. Was the driver or store employee friendly and on time?

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Creative Displays Now

APRIL 21, 2023

Personalizing the Shopping Experience Personalizing the shopping experience is a trend that stands the test of time. Customers appreciate businesses that tailor the shopping experience to their interests and needs. Openness to Communication Customers enjoy engaging with their favorite brands.

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Jahabow

JULY 14, 2023

By strategically placing products in display cases, retailers can capture customers’ attention and create an engaging shopping experience. By placing frequently purchased items together closely, retailers can encourage customers to make additional purchases, maximizing their shopping experience. Get in touch today!

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Greater Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The traditional, rigid, and uninspiring office layouts of the past have given way to a modern approach that prioritises functionality, employee well-being, and aesthetics. Traditional office spaces typically adhere to a conventional layout and design, often featuring closed-off cubicles or individual offices for employees.

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Greater Group

MARCH 28, 2023

Many consumers may not fully recognise the impact of a retail store’s interior design and layout but they are intuitively aware of its effect on their shopping experience. Every element inside a store is planned to create a cohesive and effective shopping experience that meets customers’ needs and preferences.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 6, 2022

When walking through a shopping mall, it is easy to spot which retail stores are doing well. Every customer walks into a shop and stops at the threshold to take in the view. Even when shoppers pass by a store, they sneak a peek at the shop. Here’s where shoppers decide whether to stay in your shop or leave.

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Compliantia

JULY 5, 2022

As retail grows more competitive, a clean, well-considered store layout can easily mean the difference between gaining a sale or losing one. In this post, we’re going to cover why store design and layout are central to your sales strategy, along with our top tips for designing a conversion-friendly showroom.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 20, 2023

By embracing new technology, digitizing processes, streamlining staff training, and enhancing the customer shopping experience, businesses can improve operational efficiency, foster customer loyalty, and drive revenue growth. Consider factors like customer flow, product placement, and store aesthetics to optimize your structure.

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