New Technology May Help Balance Security And The Shopping Experience Unless you’re new to retail, you already know that one of the biggest challenges of the past three years is retail theft. It’s a major headache for retailers, big and small. Let’s break down the numbers: There’s good news, though. Our recent collaboration with Shoppers Drug Mart led to a …

WHAT MAJOR RETAILERS TEACH US ABOUT STAYING OPEN DURING REMODELS Back in 2018, we published our guide on Staying Open During a Store Renovation, advice that recently caught the attention of the Globe and Mail in their feature Why Some Businesses Remain Open During A Building Renovation. As evergreen as our 2018 advice is, retail continues to evolve, and so …

FIVE PROVEN STRATEGIES TO LOWER THE COST OF CUSTOM FIXTURES AND DISPLAYS Every retail designer works to bring their vision and the company’s brand experience to life, while every retail operations team must manage timelines and budgets. That’s the all-too-familiar tension between creativity and practicality. As one of Canada’s leading retail fixture manufacturers, we’ve seen it all—every unique request, every …

TRANSFORM YOUR RETAIL SPACE WITH THESE STUNNING FIXTURES AND DISPLAYS If you’re a designer or in retail operations, you understand how the right fixtures and displays can create a unique brand experience, showcase goods, and help increase cart size. Whether you’re looking to create a welcoming environment, showcase your products in the best light, or streamline your checkout process, unique …

Was the LED Light Strip a tech breakthrough? Or was the ability to run power to a shelf or display and retrofit it cost-effectively the real game-changer? You know the old saying: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” In the world of retail fixtures and displays, there’s a similar thought: “You can install …

WE CHALLENGE CBSF’S CEO, BUD MORRIS, TO ANALYZE A RETAIL DESIGN WITH ZERO PREP. Prototype Stores: Form Meets Function We’ve all seen them. Those stunning retail stores that dominate design blogs. They promise a futuristic shopping experience. Or they’ve wrapped all surfaces in plush. Or they’ve re-created a 19th-century library. But when considering an over-the-top retail environment, or even simply …

HOW CBSF HELPED CANADIAN TIRE GAIN SPACE AND REDUCE STAFF WORKLOAD What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a Canadian Tire store? Perhaps it’s the massive selection of home goods, its garden department, seasonal goods, or its automotive section? Recently, CBSF worked with Toronto Canadian Tire store owner David Hicks to address a growing challenge facing …

How to Spot and Fix Planogram Errors It’s no secret that planograms are a fundamental part of a retailer’s toolkit. Their structured and data-driven approach to organizing products leads to improved sales, better inventory management, and when executed properly, an inviting shopping experience that keeps customers coming back.  Naturally, when retailers seek ways to stay ahead of the competition, they …

Efficient Planning and Product Expertise Allowed Shoppers Drug Mart to Move Quickly to Avoid Loss You‘ve seen it in the news and possibly even experienced it in your stores. Crime has affected drug and grocery retailers across the country. From teenage theft rings to masked thieves, organized retail crime is on the rise.  What is organizational retail crime and how …

How Sephora Uses High-Tech Tools to Create Unforgettable Shopping Experiences In our previous post “Is TikTok Shop the Missing Piece in Your E-commerce Puzzle?” We examined the many reasons why brands should incorporate customer-friendly e-commerce solutions like the TikTok Shop into their marketing strategy.  That’s because the lines between in-store and digital shopping have blurred and successful retailers have begun …