A retail reset forces shoppers to hunt the store so they discover new products and make more impulse buys Grocery is notoriously competitive and has a much lower margin than other retail types. So every grocery store is always looking for ways to get a leg up on their competition. For most grocers, I’m told net profits average around 2%. …

WHAT STARTED AS A STORE BY STORE APPROACH HAS NOW BECOME A 20-STORE NATIONAL REFRESH For over 5 years we’ve helped Purolator with their store refreshes. Working closely with Purolator, our mutual partner Rodmell & Company, and Purolator’s in-house retail team we’ve had the chance to help shape each location’s environment, functionality, and shopping experience. Being a preferred vendor for …

When embraced, frictionless retail has massive benefits for both shoppers and retailers. While frictionless shopping is nothing new, we couldn’t help but notice it was one of the leading topics covered at this year’s NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show. And it’s easy to understand why. Emerging from a post-pandemic world where shoppers were conditioned to order through 1-click E-com and …

Trusted by hundreds of retailers across North America, our sister company CBMS helps retailers install and merchandise their stores quickly, effectively, and at competitive prices. Getting ready to open a new retail store? Or maybe you’re looking to renovate and update your existing location?  The reality for every retailer is that you have to execute quickly and efficiently to remain …

Retailers of all sizes use RFPs to get the most accurate quotes. But what if the traditional RFP process not only leads to less accurate quotes but actually creates project setbacks and delays? If you’ve ever issued (or responded) to an RFP, you know the system is broken. It’s a bit like democracy: perfect? No. But the best option we’ve …

HOW DETAILED STORE AUDITS AND 3D WALKTHROUGHS ALLOWED BED BATH & BEYOND TO PLAN FUTURE PROGRAMS. 2022 retail trends show that retailers are focusing less on expansion and more on reconfiguring their current locations. Partially driven by the balance sheet and continued uncertainty, partly because they’ve spent the past year: Rolling back the number of skews Reducing the amount of …

Discover how CBSF and TSC collaborate to create a consistent experience in 35 locations with store fixtures, shelves and signs that are custom designed, built and installed by CBSF.

Learn why Starbucks relies on CBSF to help create the luxurious and inviting atmosphere in their coffee shop.