Retail

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Why Multi-Use Retail Spaces Are Key To Successful Retail Stores

Retail, Retail Design /

The number of multi-use retail spaces has increased dramatically as retail stores have become increasingly focused on providing a unique, memorable experience for their customers. Retailers are increasingly blurring the line between a shopping destination and a lifestyle destination, with more stores offering multiple in-store experiences that go beyond shopping. Experimenting with innovative in-store concepts […]

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Overcoming Bad Press

Brand Strategy /

No brand is immune to falling from grace even beloved brands have come under fire for both serious misconduct and things that are completely beyond their control. Some have managed to regain consumer confidence while others stumbled for years or even completely faltered. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about how brands need to address negative

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How to Hire More Retail Workers with a Powerful Employee Value Proposition

Brand Strategy, Corporate Identity, Retail /

In the midst of a global labor shortage, retail brands are dealing with chronic understaffing in their stores. Frontline employees are the face of retail brands; they provide service, advice and guidance, and assistance with complex transactions. A positive experience with an engaged employee can have a significant impact on the customer experience. However, with

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Bank transformation

5 Interesting Ways to Humanize the Banking Customer Experience

Financial Services, Retail /

The Banking Experience Summit recently convened leading bankers from three continents in Chicago to discuss the industry’s challenges and the future of banking. The two-day event drew more than 40 top institutions, ranging from large national and regional banks like JP Morgan Chase and Regions Bank to a diverse range of mid-sized institutions and credit

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Understanding Customer Segmentation

Brand Strategy, Retail /

TRANSCRIPTION Male Speaker: This is “Think Retail,” a podcast where top designers, strategists, thought leaders, and business people discuss what’s coming next. Melinda: Hi, I’m Melinda, and you are listening to “Think Retail.” And today we’re gonna be talking about some different approaches you can take to customer segmentation. Understanding your target consumer is key

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5 Best Personalized Retail Experiences

Retail /

E-commerce and personalization have forever altered the retail customer experience. Modern consumers expect tailored customer journeys in their retail experiences, which many retailers are delivering through personalized shopping, including personalized tunic Greek clothing options. Retail personalization gives customers a consistent shopping experience across all touchpoints. Creating personalized retail experiences is important because it emotionally connects

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M&M

M&M Food Market

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MMHeaderV2.mp4 FROM FREEZER TO TABLE A complete reimagining of a brand through the lens of experience CLIENT M&M Food Market PROJECT M&M Transformation Project RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy & Positioning, Corporate Identity, Retail Design, Visual Identity Design, Private Label Design & Optimization, Web Design, Digital Signage THINK M&M Food Market, a frozen foods specialty grocer,

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Jays Shop

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JaysHeader.mp4 PLAY BALL! Digital Immersion creates the ultimate Toronto Blue Jays experience away from the Rogers Center. CLIENT Toronto Blue Jays PROJECT Blue Jays Store RELATED SERVICE Environmental Design Digital Experiences THINK With interest in the Toronto Blue Jays declining after their back-to-back world series wins, the loss of the Montreal Expos to the USA

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The Source

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AllDevicesV2.mp4 I WANT THAT The Source becomes an immersive experience for the hottest tech. CLIENT The Source PROJECT The Source Retail Transformation RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy Environmental Design THINK The Source, formerly known as Radio Shack, was having a difficult time engaging customers. In a limited space with few store staff, the challenge was creating

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How To Develop an Omnichannel Customer Journey

Brand Strategy, Retail /

As consumer shopping patterns and expectations are constantly evolving, it’s important for retailers to ensure an effective omnichannel strategy is implemented within their customer journey. To deliver an impactful service experience, organizations need to ensure that all customer touch points truly reflect their customer’s shopping habits. Not only should the customer journey consider both the

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Intel

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/header_1.mp4 POWERING THE BRANCH OF THE FUTURE Immersive digital experiences bring to life what the future holds for the banking industry. CLIENT Intel PROJECT Bank of the Future RELATED SERVICE Digital Strategy AR / VR Experiences Strategic Foresight THINK Intel’s technology has been at the heart of computing breakthroughs. Financial institutions today are going through

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The Supermarket of the Future

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What does the future of the supermarket look like? In our latest design exploration, we examine what the grocery sector can do to bring excitement back to the customer for a more engaging and holistic experience. The Supermarket of the Future will look at how grocers have been disrupted by COVID-19, e-commerce, and subscription-based services. It

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Creating the Right Omni-Channel Experience Journey in a Metaverse World

Brand Strategy, Retail /

The customer journey is closer to becoming seamless with the convergence of brand focus on UX, omnichannel, and overall shopping experience. However, much will change as a new sales channel emerges with the advent of the metaverse and augmented reality. What seems like a novel platform gained momentum with the recent announcement that Apple’s creation

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Small Changes, Big Impact: How 6 Retail Brands Are Becoming More Sustainable

Food and Beverage, Packaging Design /

As the world transitions towards a plastic-free future, retailers need to keep up with sustainable packaging trends. Previous methods of packaging that retailers considered essential, cost-saving measures, such as single-use plastic shopping bags, utensils, or cups, are losing their desirability. Using cheap sources of plastic ensures products are safe – but creates an ecological issue

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