3 Store Design Trends We’re Watching
Brands and retailers are doubling down on the physical experience. And it’s easy to understand why: after several years of an ecommerce boom driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and heightened safety measures, consumers have been clamoring for immersive and engaging physical brand experiences. However, brick-and-mortar strategy requires careful thought and attention to detail. In addition to […]
See the ‘Fakery’ IRL: Johnny Cupcakes Comes to the #RICE23 Expo Hall
The Retail Innovation Conference expo experience has been designed to provide equal parts education and inspiration. Our hundreds of exhibitor partners will be on hand, eager and willing to walk attendees through the platforms and solutions driving connected commerce success. But thanks to partners like Johnny Cupcakes and Shopify, we’re able to show attendees what […]
On the #RICE23 Show Floor: VM Versatility – Immersive Digital Path to Purchase
Excited to immerse yourself in the latest connected commerce experiences in the Expo Hall of the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo? Us too! We know how important it is to see, touch, feel and experience innovation firsthand—it’s how you can truly uncover new opportunities and get inspired in your work! That’s why we’re providing unique […]
Generative Art is Helping (re)Humanize the Retail Experience
The Evolution of the Store Design Team: New Data Reveals New CX Possibilities
Store designers do so much more than their titles imply. They’re creative thinkers. Storytellers. Ideators. Collaborators. Tech advocates. The results of Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey reaffirm the evolution of the store design team — and validate the myriad of topics we plan to explore during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo. […]
What to Expect at DRCE: The Connecting Point for Design Leaders & Experience Strategists
Digital channels may influence purchase decisions, but stores still play a core role in the customer experience. Many say stores aren’t going away — their roles are just changing — and we would agree! That’s why we’re seeing more stakeholders play a role in the decision-making process for store experiences. It is not just store […]
2023 Store Tours: Go Inside Chicago’s Retail Scene with Insider Trends
Manhattan has always been considered the top retail city in the U.S., but we believe that Chicago is an oft-overlooked hotbed for new store concepts and cutting-edge tech implementations. That’s why we’re excited to launch our latest Guided Store Tours for the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo. And we’re extra excited to share […]
PAVE Global and The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo Expand Strategic Partnership
2023 Event in Chicago will Bring More Content, More Networking and More Value to the Store Design Community
Which Brands are Embracing the Art of Window Storytelling?
They say the eyes are the window to the soul…the same could also be said about, well, windows! Store windows, to be exact. They are one of the first things consumers see as they past by storefronts. They also have the power to tell entertaining, engaging and exciting stories that reflect the brand. During the […]
Designers, Spotlight Your Holiday Creations! Winning Windows Nominations Are Open
Ah, the holiday season. It’s truly a magical time. And store designers are arguably the magicians crafting incredible store experiences as shoppers hustle and bustle through the streets and malls. As consumers work to check off their holiday shopping lists, department stores, specialty retailers and luxury brands alike will embrace powerful storytelling and visual merchandising […]
