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Store Design: a small product display idea

by bgaddis | Aug 9, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

This photo was taken in Brazil, which is all I know, except that we appear to be looking at the interior of a local museum or some type of tourist information center. Current function aside, the space has a lot to say about an effective way of directing the viewers...

Storefront Design: setting up a shopping experience

by bgaddis | Jul 28, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Roll Out, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

It is such fun to watch excellence in action, no matter where it happens to be found.  Even better if it happens to show up in ones particular area of interest.  By changing it often, Dash’s treats this storefront design like a blog, allowing it to attract the...

Increase Sales with Lighting

by bgaddis | Jun 19, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

I am posting this diagram as a way of continuing the previous discussion on retail lighting.  Many retailers don’t consider the possibility of internally illuminated store millwork and fixtures, thinking only in terms of cost and perhaps confused about how and...

Set up for a risky comparison.

by bgaddis | May 8, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Roll Out, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

 I almost feel guilty posting this, but not enough.  The most obvious lessons can be the most difficult to learn.  This is a bridal shop.  To me the merchandise is more than just dresses.  Each one of these is a work of art appealing on too many levels to discuss in...

Tips for good retail lighting.

by bgaddis | Apr 28, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

Occasionally I run across well put information that is worth referencing  here. Such is the case with this article on retail lighting.  Thanks to Zumtobel for the research.  Click the link to see the entire article, including more photos.  To give an idea of what is...

Effective store design should yield visually prominent merchandise.

by bgaddis | Mar 13, 2014 | Architecture, Design, Increase Retail Traffic, Retail Roll Out, Retail Store Design, Retail Store Display, Retail Store Planning

I was asked by a potential client to look at this store, as she was in negotiations to take over the lease.  The client was enamored of the ambiance created by the fixtures and furnishings.  She brought a fist full of photos to our meeting, showing furniture and...
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