Having to integrate new digital media and technology components into stores (44%). While adapting to sustainability priorities wasn’t deemed a top challenge for respondents, most (61%) indicated that ...

Running a retail store today is about more than just stocking shelves—it’s about creating an experience that attracts customers and encourages them to buy. With competition growing and consumer ...

The evolution of retail design warrants a study of architectural practice in the digital realm. While physical commercial spaces have been the conventional center of shopping experiences, the emergent ...

Data is a powerful tool for any retail business owner. It helps you see which aisles are busy and which ones people ignore.

When nearly anything can be bought with a few taps on a screen, brick-and-mortar stores have to work harder—and smarter—to earn a visit. Retail design, and the magic of merchandising, is something ...

A few months ago, I popped into a department store to grab a shirt for an event that night. Five minutes later, I’d looped past the same endcap twice and somehow ended up in housewares, miles from ...

Shopping should be a fun and invigorating experience, but for many, it’s becoming a source of frustration. A recent trend in store layout design is leaving shoppers feeling more confused and less ...