INSPIRED BY THE rhythmic waves of music and the visual energy of pop art, the newly renovated public restroom on the fifth floor of Deji Plaza...
STARTING IN THE 1990s, and thanks to then-new Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs, the fixture industry went from work horse to show horse. Sleek designs, unexpected colors,...
RETAILERS VALUE A sign’s ability to showcase an offer, educate customers on product attributes and drive traffic. Shoppers like signs, too, especially those that help them...
THIS YEAR, EXPECT walls (and floors) that tell stories. Tactile finishes – from decorative plaster to embossed wallpapers – add drama, while mural-style patterns turn surfaces...
FURNITURE HELPS DEFINE not only a retailer’s personality but also its POV. Sustainable practices and renewable materials underscore eco-friendly, for example. Biophilic design elements incorporating organic...
NOW CELEBRATING ITS 27th year, the 2024 Markopoulos Award (named in honor of the late Andrew Markopoulos of Dayton-Hudson Corp.) was presented to Andrew Bolton, OBE,...
LAST YEAR, CHINESE retailer ITIB made headlines when it debuted two human “mannequins” modeling clothes while walking on mini treadmills in its storefront window. Attention-grabbing stunt?...
IN 2025, LIGHTING is dialing up warmth, comfort and personality across retail and restaurant spaces. Organic materials like wood, rattan and alabaster dominate and bring a...
MUCH LIKE IN YEARS past, props and decoratives for retail remain a thorough mix of custom creations and avant-garde options, alongside experimental and classic products. When...
Windows far and wide captivated shoppers during the 2024 holiday season with inspiration from icons, classic VM techniques and showstopping theatrics
