Retail is re-examining what “good design” means. The new buzzword is “customer-centric,” and today’s design firm is increasingly being called on for cultural and demographic expertise as much as for designing a store.
Price still rules the grocery sector. But the rising popularity of private-label brands and diverse store concepts are proving to be viable recession-busting strategies.
Fourth Down: As toy retailers enter into the critical holiday season, they’re setting up some intriguing plays to get shoppers to splurge for the holidays.
Zegna Group's image director details the corporate thinking behind the extreme makeover of the company's New York flagship, winner of the 2009 Retail Renovation Competition.
