design

Recipients of the 2017 U.S. Design and Development Awards

Design and Development Awards competition recognizing excellence in innovation and creativity in the U.S. retail real estate industry

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) U.S. Design and Development Awards competition was open to shopping center owners, developers, management companies, architects, designers, retailers, or other professionals responsible for any ...

What shop design can look like: the Steiff flagship store in Munich

Cuddly toys for the little ones and collector's items for the grown-ups in a timeless, fresh arrangement

The Munich flagship store of Margarete Steiff GmbH has just opened in Brienner Straße. The stores of the cuddly toy and children's fashion manufacturer also opened in Mannheim and Ludwigsburg in a new design. ...

Colruyt Amay unveils new-generation store

More efficient and pleasant shopping

Colruyt Amay opened its doors after a few weeks of renovation work.The store has been completely rearranged and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store. “During closure, we completely rearranged the store”, says store manager ...

Meijer unveils newly-remodeled Rockford Supercenter

22nd Midwest location to be remodeled this year

Meijer celebrated the completion of this year’s 22nd newly-remodeled supercenter today in Rockford, Mich. The updated store has been designed to adapt to the needs of today’s customers, with an enhanced prepared foods area for ...

Bioclimatic architecture: “The human body is a seismograph”

Only if the customer feels comfortable in the shop, he will spend time there doing his shopping

The need for sustainable architecture is becoming more and more widely recognized. According to Isabella Goldmann, managing partner of the architectural firm Goldmann & Partners, interior design based on the principles of bio-architecture does ...

Perfect mannequins a turnoff for some consumers

That's the finding from a new UBC Sauder School of Business study

Mannequins' long legs, tiny waistlines and perfect busts can sour some shoppers on the products they're wearing, especially consumers who don't like the look of their own bodies. The study found that consumers who report lower ...

The diversity of light

Options for retail lighting

Design element, sign, and promotional tool: retail store lighting is as versatile as never before; Thanks to LEDs! Smart controls and integration of other components make it easier than ever for retailers to use light flexibly and create ...

Work efficiency: “Ergonomics is at work if employees are happy.“

The economic and health benefits of ergonomics in the retail sector

When they hear the word “ergonomics”, most people probably associate a height adjustable office chair with a backrest. In this interview, Dr. Stephan Sandrock from the Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics, ifaa, details the ...

Arket opens its first store in Germany

Store occupies space of approximately 1,000 square metres

The first Arket store in Germany is now open. The new store is located on Weinstraße 6 in Munich, and is following the brand’s launch in London and online, as well as store openings in Copenhagen and Brussels earlier ...

What shop design can look like: Angermaier Trachten in Munich

Dirndls and Lederhosen in an attractive setting

Time and again, people can admire them at the Oktoberfest in Munich: the most fashionable and trendy Dirndls and Lederhosen. Fans of the so-called ‘Tracht’ attire (it refers to traditional garments worn in German-speaking countries, ...

Nordstrom unveils its latest retail concept and neighborhood hub

A neighborhood hub for free personal styling, onsite alterations and a suite of Nordstrom services

Fashion retailer Nordstrom is pleased to announce Nordstrom Local – the company’s latest retail concept and neighborhood hub where customers can shop and access Nordstrom services in a convenient, central location. This brand new ...

Point of sale displays: Utilizing the brand effect

How a good design concept can lead to more sales

Regardless of all the technical innovations, analog retail displays, i.e., physical display stands, continue to be an important sales promotion tool at the point of sale (POS). The benefit of displays is that they stand out from a variety of ...

ASICS hits the ground running with its new global retail concept store

New Brussels store selected as a pilot for global retail roll-out

ASICS has chosen the new Brussels store to launch its first iteration of a new and exciting, global retail concept. Building on its already strong reputation amongst serious runners as go-to product, the brand has now focused its emphasis on ...

Digital signage in pharmacies: better consulting with new technologies

Pharmacies need a shopping experience too

Touchscreens, open display behind the counter and digital consultation counters: A look inside the Rathausapotheke (English: Rathaus Pharmacy) at the HUMA shopping center in St. Augustin raises the bar when it comes to digital signage. Its goal is ...

Skilken Gold sells six Walmart neighborhood markets for 78 Million dollars

National retail developer is the first in the country to build and sell Walmart Neighborhood Market's newest store prototype

Skilken|Gold, a national retail developer, today announced that they sold six Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery stores to The Hampshire Companies and their South Korean partner. The properties were sold for $78 million. The six properties, all ...

From shopping center to third place

Entertainment and gastronomy dictate tomorrow’s shopping center concepts

Only eight shopping centers are currently being built in Germany. There are a number of reasons for this. Booming online business, extensive approval processes and the development of new building sites thwart development. To stay attractive, ...

Stephanie Cohen Home: A new luxury flagship superstore

A 40,000 square foot high-end and innovative furniture store has opened up on the North Shore of Long Island

Stephanie Cohen Home is a new flagship high-end furniture store that has been opened by interior designer Stephanie Cohen. It is located at 1641 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, NY. The new luxury superstore sells everything from furniture to ...

Dimension Expo + Event was a three-dimensional success

Never before did so many exhibitors present ranges on such a large area as in 2017

The world’s biggest trade fair for retail investment needs, EuroShop 2017 held in Düsseldorf from 5 to 9 March 2017, succeeded in posting the best results ever in its 50-year history. 2,368 exhibitors from 61 nations presented the entire ...

Editions de Parfums: Like a voyage into a parallel world

Frédéric Malle’s new perfume boutique Editions de Parfums in Paris' Marais district opened in 2016. We asked Brendan MacFarlane how the tiny room turned into an apparently infinite space.

It is one of the first major retail stores the architects Jakob+MacFarlane have designed. Hopefully, it will not be the last, since it is offers a highly surprising and individual look. Brendan, what is special about the new store of ...

Quinoa salad and fresh-baked bread from the gas station

Lekkerland tests a store concept that emphasizes freshness and an integrated design

Once upon a time, gas stations were just gas stations. A little later, they were the last resort to buy beer and cigarettes when all the other stores were closed. Nowadays, gas stations stand out with baked goods, fresh salads, and smoothies and ...

Spar Netherlands renovates stores throughout the country to reflect new design style

Initiative is aimed at building an even stronger brand

Spar Netherlands enjoyed a very successful year in 2016, with the company achieving good sales results. This year, working jointly with Spar independent retailers and suppliers, Spar Netherlands is rolling out a number of initiatives aimed at ...

CVS Pharmacy introduces new store design to enhance retail customer experience

Reimagined store design, new health services, an expanded offering of health and beauty products and “better-for-you” food options rolling out

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, unveiled a new store design to enhance the retail customer experience with a new assortment of healthier food, health-focused products and expanded beauty selections paired with informational signage ...

Interspar store in Zalaegerszeg reopened after extensive renovations

On-going store expansions and renovations will determine who will succeed in the Hungarian retail industry

The Interspar store in Zalaegerszeg was recently reopened after extensive renovations including a spacious new layout, the addition of a Spar-to-Go restaurant and the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and equipment. Spar Hungary invested ...

Architecture featuring Basque colours

The new extension to the BAB 2 shopping centre unveiled

Teams from Carmila and Carrefour Property have just unveiled the new extension to the BAB 2 shopping centre. With 40 new stores and an extra 10,000 square metres, the shopping centre’s unusual architecture features typically Basque colours. It ...

Patrizia Pepe celebrates opening with Umdasch Shopfitting

Umdasch took care of the entire construction management

On 11 April 2017 the new store for fashion & accessories in the high-end segment finally opened. It is centrally located in the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Parndorf. We take care of everything – in line with this mission statement ...

MineralVeneer – the revolutionary surface material

MineralVeneer opens up new creative freedom. You can design individual and high-quality surfaces for interior rooms

Mineral and homogeneous surfaces are an absolute must for experts. With MineralVeneer, you receive a fully newly developed, homogeneous material for high-quality surface coatings in interior rooms. Please convince yourself of the new combination of ...

Yearslong international experience in store design

Store design and shopfitting - Modern-Expo Group

Modern-Expo, a company from Poland and Ukraine, has seen great success in the field of shopfitting and store design over its 26-year history. At EuroShop 2017, we are joined by Bogdan Łukasik, the chairman of the company from Ukraine and Poland, ...

Innovative surfaces and acoustic solutions

Exceptional product solutions grant you maximum freedom of design

Shopfitting: "Sustainability is a driving force and not the antithesis of design"

Interview with Dr. Christian Hilz, Managing Director at TREND-Store on customer loyalty resulting from sustainable actions

His genuine enthusiasm for responsible shopfitting is palpable. Dr. Christian Hilz of Trend-Store is one of those people who is wholeheartedly facing this tough challenge and willing to pass his knowledge on to others. For him, the key to ...

Mercedes-AMG: New retail concept in Tokyo

Based on the stand-alone concept

Based on the strategic product range expansion of the recent years, Mercedes-AMG reaches a milestone in its sales strategy with the opening of a dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya. The new location represents the sports car and performance ...

The new custom printed flooring

Fotoboden: advertise, navigate, focus

Multi-functional: the applications for Fotoboden in the field of shop fitting range from general design of the sales space and short-term use in promotion campaigns through to individual shop window design. Fotoboden is reusable and can be relocated ...

The North Face launches first-ever urban exploration concept shop in the U.S.

Shop will focus exclusively on the label's premium streetwear range

Fifty years after its first store opening in the North Beach neighborhood, apparel, equipment and footwear leader The North Face has opened a concept shop in San Francisco aimed at the city explorer. The discreet storefront in the Jackson Square ...

What shop design can look like: Cartoon in Hamburg

Customer cast in the lead role in a 70s movie

Welcome to the movie set of the 70s – that’s probably the best way to describe the Cartoon flagship store in Hamburg’s Gerhofstraße. The casual label showcases its wares between film-studio items and props in a ...

Giving books their own special space

Bookstores with individual designs highlight books

Shelves upon shelves and book spines next to book spines – that’s what German bookstores generally look like. Oftentimes, there is not enough room to showcase individual products. Even cleverly placed book tables or book stands and ...

What shop design can look like: Sneakstar in Flensburg

Industrial look mixed with elements hinting of history

There it is again, the mix between genuine brick, simple wood furniture and an industrial look that is currently reflected in many store concepts.  ...

Cuyana opens New York Pop-Up

Cuyana, a San Francisco based label offering "fewer, better" things for women, has opened a pop-up shop today in New York City

Cuyana, a San Francisco based label offering "fewer, better" things for women, has opened a pop-up shop today in New York City. The shop is located at 266 Elizabeth Street and will remain open through early 2017. Cuyana ...

Toms: When shopping becomes a good deed

Image gallery of London’s Toms store sustainability commitment

At the trendy TOMS store in London’s Carnaby Street, the core elements of customer-centric store design catch your eye – right along with the feel-good factor. Located in the midst of London whilst featuring plenty of wood and simple ...

Designing store windows: It is the idea that counts

Interview with Karin Wahl, expert in retail product presentation

She is bubbling over with creativity: Karin Wahl, a professional visual designer of store windows and sales floors. She seems to find a story for every product to stage it and catch the interest of pedestrians passing by a store. That’s why ...

Lands' End opens pop-up shop in New York City

New Yorkers can take advantage of personalization services

The Lands' End experience has arrived in SoHo. Lands' End is delighted to announce the opening of the company's artfully designed pop-up shop in New York City. The shop's two-floor location on Broadway will have 8,000 square feet of ...

Benefit Cosmetics opens its first boutique in Germany

Benefit Cosmetics, a Californian subsidiary of the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, opened its first store in Germany on 27th July

Schwitzke Project supported its client’s market entry as a general contractor and implemented the refurbishment works in the 85 square meter boutique, which is located in a landmarked building in Essen-Rüttenscheid. ...

New retail interior at Tate Modern

Umdasch Shopfitting implements new terrace shop

The Premium & Travel Retail Division of Umdasch Shopfitting Group has supplied, delivered and implemented the new terrace shop at Tate Modern, Bankside, London. The most important cultural opening and architectural achievement for a number of ...