Retail Focus

MARCH 22, 2024

Nespresso UK has entered the on-the-go coffee market with the launch of a new coffee shop concept titled ‘The Nespresso Bar’ at a location close to Liverpool Street station in central London. With 80% of coffee drinkers visiting a coffee shop at least once a week in the UK, and over 12.8

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Arch Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

Image Courtesy of Benetton The evolution of retail design warrants a study of architectural practice in the digital realm. For architects, this liminal space presents a unique canvas, free from the material constraints that have traditionally molded design ideations. Read more »

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To put it simply, there is no escaping the subject of sustainability in retail. If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

KGK Genix have launched a new ‘Student Retail Design & Careers Competition’ to help equip students with the skills and experience they need to kick-start their career and to drive interest in the retail design, visual merchandising, and print industry.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Fragrance Shop, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand new experiential flagship store on Oxford Street, London. This 2,300 sq ft store, the first of its kind, promises an unparalleled fragrance shopping experience like no other.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

ProCook opens the doors to its latest store on Thursday 23 rd November, following continued plans to pursue UK retail expansion. The new store at atria Watford Shopping Centre in the Greater London area is the brand’s 60 th store to open.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Christmas rush is beginning, and with so many people already starting their Christmas shopping and many shops having their Christmas items already on sale, it is time to start thinking about how you want your shop to look this festive season.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 19, 2022

A creative shift in retail design isn’t a new, post-Covid development. Long before Covid, retailers were lacking a certain originality having become too transactional, but in the years leading up to 2020, imaginative changes were already being made to re-engage consumers.

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Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2022

Retail design is a creative and commercial field combining several areas of expertise in the design and construction of retail space. This profession incorporates interior design and architecture with other fields, such as graphics design, industrial design, advertising, and ergonomics. .

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Selfridges has launched its biggest Christmas shop in a dedicated new destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street Store. The Christmas shop which is 20% bigger than last year has been imagined as a magical and immersive space where visitors are invited to spend time savouring the festive experience.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 3, 2023

Great Portland Estates (GPE) has announced that The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer, will open its first experiential flagship store at 70/88 Oxford Street in London. The deal finalises the leasing for the entire development.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The retail landscape is constantly changing, and there’s no doubt that the rise of online shopping has been revolutionary. But has this form of retail reached a point at which it could potentially decline? This has led to the question as to whether online shopping may have reached its peak already.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Shopping is an experience. You can have all the sparkling jewels, intricate designs, and sophisticated styles in-store, but if people don’t want to come, they will stick to online shopping from the couch.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Janine Constantin-Russell , Managing Director at the Entertainment District and Outlet Shopping at The O 2 , said: “Once again The O 2 has demonstrated its position as a leading retail, leisure and entertainment destination. “In

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Retail Focus

MAY 3, 2022

Some people choose to open a retail shop, which could be the start of something bigger later. While retailers in the UK still face many challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to start small. The trend for in-store shopping today focuses on creating smaller, more affordable shops.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With 12 weeks to go to Christmas, Selfridges London opens its Christmas Shop helping customers to plan and prepare for festive moments to dream of. opens its Christmas Shop?helping?customers?to Team member Ella Cottrell adds the finishing touches to the Christmas shop in London this morning. With 12 weeks to go to Christmas,?Selfridges?London?opens

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 13, 2022

JD.com has opened two robotic shops by the new brand name “ ochama ” in the Netherlands, with more locations to follow soon. The new model of shops introduces an unprecedented shopping format merging online ordering and pick-up shop in which robots prepare the parcels, and home delivery service.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. Ardent UK acquired Touchwood in summer 2021, the first major shopping centre acquisition since the onset of the pandemic, in a deal that effectively called the retail investment market.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

The Gloucester Quays outlet store will work in conjunction with the full-price store at the adjacent Gloucester Retail Park. Shoppers can expect a seamless shopping experience across both locations, with the added benefit of being able to shop discounted products at the outlet store.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) is excited to announce the addition of a new SDEA Networking Lounge at the upcoming VM & Display Show, to be held in April at London’s Business Design Centre. For more information about the event and to register to take part in the Lounge, please email enquiries@sdea.co.uk

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2023

More recently, retailers are embracing local retailing to connect with communities, support local economies, and meet the changing preferences of consumers. The trend reflects a growing desire among consumers to support local businesses, connect with their communities, and have a more personalized and authentic shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has relocated its Solihull showroom to a new larger location in the Touchwood shopping centre. . The Touchwood shopping centre is a mix of elegant malls with a stylish retail offering.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Leading beauty pioneer, Sherrille Riley, has launched her first concept store, Beauty Edit Mayfair, the ultimate shopping destination for clean beauty enthusiasts in the heart of London. The post Beauty entrepreneur Sherrille Riley launches the ultimate shopping destination for clean beauty appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

Railpen , one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Foot Locker , the leading global sneaker and apparel retailer, has signed at St Anns Shopping Centre for its new Harrow flagship, relocating and upsizing from its current location at 34 St Anns Road. Time Retail Partners acted for St Ann’s Shopping Centre.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 17, 2023

If you are an independent shop owner, you will probably be facing various challenges in today’s current business climate. Many customers shop with large high-street brands because they can often get goods for lower costs and they feel more comfortable shopping at businesses that they are familiar with. In fact, in the U.K.,

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

Shopping centres are so much more than a place to purchase a new outfit or a loved one’s birthday gift. Online shopping continues to grow even post-pandemic, meaning it’s never been more important that these complexes continue to differentiate themselves from online retailers, cementing their place in society.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Design4Retail has been commissioned by film and event production service company, Beautiful Productions, to deliver an awe-inspiring, stand-alone Christmas window display for Victoria Leeds Shopping Centre.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Here’s a look at how Microsoft vendors are shaping the shopping experience. Summary Microsoft vendors are the present and future of the Microsoft shopping experience. The post How Microsoft Vendors Are Shaping the Shopping Experience appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design. Interested to learn more?

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We all love a good shopping spree, right? When you’re done using your slots canada login, we’ll dive into the psychological benefits of retail therapy and dish out some tips for the most positive shopping experience. When you shop, your brain goes into overdrive releasing feel-good chemicals like dopamine.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 20, 2023

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has opened the doors of the final phase of its ambitious new extension of Garbera shopping centre in San Sebastián, Spain following a four-year transformation. The post Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils extension of Garbera shopping centre in Spain appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

In a bid to showcase its dedication to sustainability, Selfridges is hosting “Worn Again”, a season of secondhand and circular shopping experiences, from April to August this year. By creating engaging and enjoyable experiences, Selfridges is demonstrating that sustainable shopping can become an integral part of retail design.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. Retailers around the world are likely to have another strong holiday season this year,” said Tony D’Onofrio, President at Sensormatic Solutions.

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Retail Focus

MAY 15, 2023

Selfridges launches The Stock Market at the Corner Shop, a month-long circular experience where customers can uncover the value of what they already own, exchange items for Selfridges credit and restore or upcycle clothing and accessories. Sessions include screen printing, appliqué, tassels and ties and mend and reknit.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

The National Gallery’s Portico Shop reopens its doors after a three-month refurbishment, revealing an entirely new design by Lumsden, the award-winning firm specialising in retail and F&B for cultural and visitor attractions. The 194 sq.m The 194 sq.m

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Goldsmiths, part of the Watches of Switzerland Group – the UK’s leading luxury retailer, has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring their first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. We are delighted to enhance our portfolio within Meadowhall for our local clientele.”.

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Show Best

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Let’s dive into the top four trends poised to redefine retail design in 2024: 1. Immersive Technology Integration The year 2024 is set to be a playground for immersive technologies in retail design. Sustainable practices won’t just be a trend; they’ll be a fundamental aspect of retail design.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Yohji Yamamoto‘s women’s line Y’s has had a shop-in-shop on the premises of Tokyo‘s Isetan Shinjuku department store for quite.

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