If checkout counters help with traffic flow, brand perception, and impulse buys, why are some retailers removing them? Photo by Apple Are checkout counters dead? If you walk into an Apple or Mejuri store, or shop at U.S. retailers like Velvet or Glossier, you’d think the checkout counter is a thing of the past. Increasingly, premium brands are redefining their …

Outdated or broken gondola shelving systems represent a critical business risk that directly impacts sales performance, customer experience, brand perception, and operational efficiency. Walk through an older retail store and you’ll spot the telltale signs: unlevel and sagging shelves, dents, dings, scratches, and rust. These aren’t just aesthetic issues; they’re safety and operational concerns. These common gondola system issues affect …

Because shopping carts and baskets carry more than products, they carry your brand.   That wobbly shopping cart wheel? Nothing signals a poor shopping experience faster. Squeaky, wobbly, or broken shopping carts don’t just annoy customers; they tell everyone who walks through your doors that your brand isn’t focused on a quality shopping experience. For many retailers, a cart is …

A stunning retail design is only half the battle. Here’s how Healthy Planet turned a bold new concept into a fully built, functional store; on budget, on schedule, and ready to scale. Turning Healthy Planet’s Bold Store Concept into a Rollout-Ready Retail Environment. When it comes to retail buildouts, there’s one universal truth: A stunning design is only half the …

Local Details Meet A Global Brand Vision. Lululemon just opened its first Italian store (July 2025) in Milan’s prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.  And let’s say it isn’t a run-of-the-mill store build.  Lululemon’s latest flagship store, one in a rapidly growing list of international flagship locations, strikes a balance between global brand consistency and deep local cultural resonance. Galleria Milano, …

Take Your Retail Fixture From Concept To Fully Installed. Ever wonder how a custom retail fixture or display goes from a rough sketch to a fully installed display, driving sales in your store? The process involves more strategic thinking and coordination than people realize. Whether you’re planning a single custom display or rolling out fixtures across multiple locations, here’s the …

Designing fixtures and displays for the convenience store (C-store) market poses a unique set of challenges:

Designing fixtures and displays for the convenience store (C-store) market poses a unique set of challenges:

Designing fixtures and displays for the convenience store (C-store) market poses a unique set of challenges:

While retail has traditionally embraced a "bigger is better" approach, many retailers are increasingly turning to smaller footprints.