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Blended-retail shopping favored by most U.S. consumers
The retail industry in the United States has been traditionally defined by a distinct separation between brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers....
Posted On 23 Oct 2018
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EFI debuts new products at SGIA Expo
Electronics For Imaging Inc. showcased eight new products for advanced signage and industrial textile production this month at the SGIA Expo in Las Vegas....
Posted On 23 Oct 2018
Research: Online grocery sales to quadruple by 2023
Online sales of groceries more than tripled between 2013 and 2018, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the brand new report Online Grocery...
Posted On 23 Oct 2018
Holiday demand for lab diamonds to grow
Glowing statistics point to an increase in consumers who are embracing lab created diamonds, leading to more purchases this holiday season. Rogers &...
Posted On 19 Oct 2018
Elemental LED partners with Nevada Lighting
Elemental LED, a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that manufactures LED lighting solutions, has announced a partnership with Nevada...
Posted On 19 Oct 2018
GH+A wins Canadian retail design awards
GH+A has been honored with Gold and Silver Maple Leaf Awards for Retail Design, presented at the 2018 Canadian Shopping Centre Awards Oct. 2 at the ICSC...
Posted On 19 Oct 2018
U.K. consumers putting pets first
Brits have long been famed for their love of animals. Now, new research from Mintel confirms the nation’s passion for pets shows no sign of abating, as 51%...
Posted On 18 Oct 2018
U.S. sales of political books jump 57%
Sales of books about politics at Barnes & Noble stores across the U.S. jumped 57% compared to the previous year, the retailer announced this mont...
Posted On 18 Oct 2018
Recharging batteries … and other general merchandise
Discover how staying on trend is key to growth in the kitchen, household, home, pet, and baby categories.
Posted On 18 Oct 2018
Sears bankruptcy’s impact on retail real estate
Real estate services and investment firm CBRE has released a report on the potential impact of Sears Holdings Corp.’s bankruptcy filing and announced store...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018
Two-thirds of consumers worldwide buy on beliefs
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers around the world will buy or boycott a brand solely because of its position on a social or political issue, according...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018
EFI establishes Guy Gecht scholarship with PGSF
Print’s next generation of talent will have added support in reaching their goals, thanks to a new Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) award...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018
10 shopping styles of the modern consumer
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have released a new report. Shopping Styles in the...
Posted On 16 Oct 2018
IDL hires executive creative director
IDL, a global expert in consumer experience design and production, has announced the hiring of Aaron Carlsson as executive creative director overseeing...
Posted On 16 Oct 2018
Study: Consumers shop discount stores regardless of age
Almost all U.S. consumers are value-conscious shoppers who regularly visit discount retailers to find a bargain, according to the latest issue of the...
Posted On 15 Oct 2018
Canadians spending on experiences
In line with the current societal trend favoring experiences over material possessions, new research from Mintel reveals that consumers are more likely to...
Posted On 15 Oct 2018
U.S. pet ‘smart’ tech product sales hit $400 million
There’s little debate that the pet humanization trend and the rise of pet parenting have created new dynamics and growth opportunities in the U.S. pet...
Posted On 15 Oct 2018
Retailers’ environmental impact important to consumers
More than 70% (71.4%) of consumers consider the environmental impacts of their choice of food and grocery retailers and products, according to data and...
Posted On 12 Oct 2018
Bay Cities awarded for innovative, experiential design
Bay Cities has been recognized for its innovative and experiential in-store displays and packaging at several recent design competitions. The team at Bay...
Posted On 12 Oct 2018
Research: Black women favor chemical-free haircare
As the natural beauty trend takes hold across the US, it seems black women are fully embracing their natural hair. New research from Mintel reveals that...
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
UK consumers’ £1.5bn spend up for grabs
The UK nonfood retail sector can benefit from the demise of weaker operators to maintain growth for the survivors, according to data and analytics company...
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
Treefrog Open up for a BOY Award
Treefrog Open, a collection of eight veneer laminates introduced last summer, is entered in Interior Design magazine’s Best of Year (BOY) Awards. To...
Posted On 10 Oct 2018
Forecast: U.S. holiday sales to increase over 4%
Holiday retail sales in November and December—excluding automobiles, gasoline, and restaurants—are projected to increase between 4.3% and 4.8% over 2017,...
Posted On 10 Oct 2018
Supermarkets remain top choice for UK back-to-school buys
U.K. grocers’ ability to use heavy discounting and promotions has cemented their position as the go-to destination for back-to-school products,...
Posted On 09 Oct 2018
Survey: Consumers favor C-stores for speed, convenience
Convenient locations and fast service are what consumers say convenience stores provide best in an increasingly competitive retail landscape. Nearly two in...
Posted On 09 Oct 2018
EFI appoints Muir as new CEO
The board of directors for Electronics For Imaging Inc., a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, has named William (Bill) D. Muir...
Posted On 05 Oct 2018
Wooing the Hispanic Shopper
See how this group’s massive buying power is prompting special store formats and dedicated marketing in the U.S.
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
Shop! presents awards for top in-store displays
For more than 70 years, the in-store marketing industry has been recognizing top marketing and merchandising displays on the West Coast. On Monday, Oct. 1,...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
IA Interior Architects expands Seattle retail team
IA Interior Architects is pleased to announce the expansion of its Seattle retail team with the addition of five new members. Ken Swoyer has been hired as...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
Go! goes big for holiday, expands U.S. toy biz
Go! Retail Group, a popup retailer of calendars, toys, and games in the U.S., announced an expansion of its 2018 holiday toy business. The company’s...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
Research: Six new global consumer trends
Market intelligence agency Mintel has revealed six key consumer trends impacting industries and markets around the world, identifying how they will play...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
Hollister Co. launches anti-bullying campaign
Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., has announced its sixth annual anti-bullying campaign in support of National Bullying Prevention...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
GSP to showcase traffic-driving C-store solutions at NACS Show
Retail services provider GSP is returning to NACS Show in Las Vegas Oct. 7 – 10, showcasing new ways for C-stores to create a retail environment that...
Posted On 02 Oct 2018
Tween brand expands, offers entertainment
As consumers evolve and place greater emphasis on experiences, tween fashion retailer Justice announces that the company is expanding its reach with a new...
Posted On 02 Oct 2018
Every day is Coffee Day in the U.K.
To celebrate International Coffee Day on Oct. 1, Mintel has brewed up facts about the popularity of coffee in the U.K. The research firm’s statistics show...
Posted On 01 Oct 2018
Christmas giving top driver in U.S. gift card market
More than a third of American consumers purchased gift cards in the past 12 months, according to a new Packaged Facts report, Prepaid and Gift Cards in the...
Posted On 01 Oct 2018
Artitalia Group among Quebec’s 500 largest companies
Artitalia Group Inc. has been named one of the top 500 largest businesses in Quebec by Les Affaires business newspaper. Founded in 1976, the Montreal-based...
Posted On 01 Oct 2018
Custom Color adds capacity, quality with new EFI VUTEk press
Lenexa, Kan., U.S.-based Custom Color Corp. has long excelled in developing unique, high-value superwide-format graphics applications, and now the company...
Posted On 27 Sep 2018
Meeting the green education challenge
A Shop! survey reveals how far the industry has come in keeping staff members abreast of sustainability issues.
Posted On 27 Sep 2018
New conference to debut at RetailX 2019
The RetailX 2019 Tradeshow & Conference, a colocation of the nation’s top three retail events, is proud to announce a partnership with Retail...
Posted On 27 Sep 2018
Hamacher publishes update to classification system
Hamacher Resource Group Inc. (HRG) has completed its semiannual update of its Fine Line classification system for health, beauty, and wellness (HBW), home...
Posted On 27 Sep 2018
Hershey takes shopper insights on the road
The Hershey Company unveiled its new 53-ft., expandable Mobile Customer Insights Center (MCIC) tractor trailer during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the...
Posted On 26 Sep 2018
Elemental LED hosts grand opening of new headquarters
Elemental LED, a leading U.S.-based engineering and technology company that manufactures LED lighting solutions, held a grand opening celebration on Sept....
Posted On 26 Sep 2018
U.S. consumers seek RTD coffee with functional benefits
As National Coffee Day (Sept. 29) approaches this weekend, consumers are looking for options beyond their typical cup of joe in favor of ready-to-drink...
Posted On 26 Sep 2018
PAVE announces Christine Taylor Collection Scholarship
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Christine Taylor Collection Scholarship. This award...
Posted On 26 Sep 2018
B&Q leads as UK’s favorite lighting retailer
DIY market giant B&Q leads with a 29.4% vote as the UK’s favorite lighting retailer, stealing some of BHS’ previous 3.9% market share (£28m),...
Posted On 25 Sep 2018
Food retail study: transparency yields greater brand loyalty
A new report from Label Insight and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) reveals that grocery shoppers exhibit loyalty to those products that create deeper...
Posted On 24 Sep 2018
Europe now dominates craft beer innovation
The 185th Oktoberfest started in Munich this weekend, shining a spotlight on age-old brewing techniques and the popularity of artisan beers. High-end,...
Posted On 24 Sep 2018
IA Interior Architects speakers at CoreNet Global Summit
Five members of the IA Interior Architects team will speak at the CoreNet Global Summit Oct. 14-17 in Boston. Mary Lee Duff, principal, director of...
Posted On 21 Sep 2018
U.S. Halloween spending to reach $9 billion
Once again, Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy, costumes, and decorations during the Halloween season. According to the...
Posted On 21 Sep 2018
Reimagining the Mall
Malls play a strong role in creating healthy mixed-use communities. Discover how the City of Mississauga is working to help mall owners and operators...
Posted On 20 Sep 2018
DAVACO CEO to speak at Dallas event
DAVACO CEO Keith Winters has been selected to speak to the Financial Executive International’s (FEI) Retail and Restaurant Special Interest Group today at...
Posted On 20 Sep 2018
Shawmut Design and Construction grows leadership team
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.2 billion U.S. construction management firm, has announced an expansion to its executive leadership team...
Posted On 20 Sep 2018
IA Interior Architects teams with IIDA for scholarship
IA Interior Architects, in collaboration with the IIDA Foundation, is proud to announce the creation of a new scholarship that aims to promote diversity...
Posted On 17 Sep 2018
IA Interior Architects names Atlanta managing director
Continuing IA Interior Architects’ strong commitment to the Atlanta community, the company is pleased to announce that Jodi Borges-Bradley, LEED AP, NCIDQ,...
Posted On 13 Sep 2018
Bergmeyer names design practice leader
Bergmeyer has hired Amy Margolis as a design practice leader. Margolis will focus on developing key clients in Bergmeyer’s growing hospitality portfolio,...
Posted On 12 Sep 2018
Bold makeup, natural look dominate U.S. makeup trends
Whether going for a light-handed and natural or vibrant and bold look, today’s American women are interested in makeup looks on two ends of the beauty...
Posted On 12 Sep 2018
idX promotes 3 to key management positions
idX Corp., a premier, custom global supply chain solution for consumer environments, has promoted three associates to key management positions. “At...
Posted On 11 Sep 2018
Elemental LED wins several 2018 PIA awards
Elemental LED, a leading U.S.-based engineering and technology company that manufactures LED lighting solutions, has announced that several Diode LED...
Posted On 11 Sep 2018
Research: U.S. footwear growth remains comfort-driven
The U.S. footwear industry grew by 7% in the first half of 2018, according to The NPD Group. Growth was driven by gains in casual footwear and online...
Posted On 10 Sep 2018
idX enhances European design capabilities
idX Corp., a U.S.-based custom global solution provider for consumer environments, is enhancing its design capabilities in Europe, as Director of...
Posted On 07 Sep 2018
Flavor innovation to drive US ready-to-eat popcorn sales
While popcorn has traditionally benefited from a health halo, new research from Mintel reveals that Americans are now embracing flavor innovation, from...
Posted On 07 Sep 2018
Wilsonart announces 2018-2019 education campaign
A year after launching its educational initiative, Understanding Wood: Sourcing Against the Grain, Wilsonart announces a renewed commitment to help educate...
Posted On 05 Sep 2018
IA Interior Architects names Houston managing director
Continuing IA Interior Architects’ strong commitment to the Houston community, the company is pleased to announce that Michelle Atkinson, IIDA, has joined...
Posted On 04 Sep 2018
Back to school third largest seasonal event in U.K.
Supermarkets are top pick for purchases Britain’s parents spent just under £1 billion (£915 million) last year on back-to-school shopping, making it the...
Posted On 04 Sep 2018
Vodka brand achieves global, local identities
Our/Los Angeles, a distillery in the Los Angeles Arts District and the sixth micro-distillery in the Our/Vodka family, achieves both a global and local...
Posted On 30 Aug 2018
AR, robots play big role in retail’s future
AR-powered shopping decisions, robots, and personalized store experiences can expect to heavily influence the future of retail, according to Infiniti...
Posted On 30 Aug 2018
Study: POP in hospitality settings strengthens brand equity
POP for hotels and restaurants boosts sales and brand equity, but could be more effective. See the practices recommended from new research by POPAI Central...
Posted On 30 Aug 2018
How can beauty brands reach ‘Generation AVID’?
Who are AVIDs and how can brands win their trust? As young beauty entrepreneurs like Kylie Jenner and Zoella prove, the teen cosmetics market is now worth...
Posted On 29 Aug 2018
PAVE calls for Rising Star nominations
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) is seeking nominations for its 12th Annual Rising Star Award to recognize young retail visionaries....
Posted On 28 Aug 2018
Armstrong Flooring recycles 100 million lb. of materials
Armstrong Flooring is proud to announce that the company has reached a milestone—recycling more than 100 million lb. of post-consumer flooring materials,...
Posted On 28 Aug 2018
WS Display opens new facility in Pennsylvania
To better serve its customers, WS Display has opened a new 83,000 sq. ft. facility at 6 Pine Hill Drive in Carlisle, Penn. U.S. The new facility will allow...
Posted On 27 Aug 2018
Baby Boomers driving U.S. golf, tennis sales
With both the 2018 PGA Championship and US Open Tennis Championship coming up, the golf and tennis equipment markets have something to celebrate. U.S....
Posted On 24 Aug 2018
Shikatani Lacroix founder authors new book
Shikatani Lacroix is excited to announce the release of its newest book, Desire by Design: What Data-Driven Marketers Should Know About Driving Desire for...
Posted On 24 Aug 2018
Shop! launches 50% student discount for MaRC certification
Shop!, the global trade association dedicated to enhancing retail environments and experiences, has introduced a 50% discount on its professional MaRC...
Posted On 23 Aug 2018
Picking Up Where You Left Off
Find out how service providers help minimize disaster-related business interruption, and reference our handy list of providers who can do just that.
Posted On 23 Aug 2018
Environmental Lights named to Inc. 5000 sixth time
Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for the sixth year...
Posted On 23 Aug 2018
Major U.S. mall owner to add workspaces
Macerich, a self-managed real estate investment trust, announced a national partnership with workplace operator Industrious. The major mall owner and the...
Posted On 22 Aug 2018
Patcraft donates $67K to Hurricane Harvey rebuilding
Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has donated more than $67,000 to the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region through...
Posted On 22 Aug 2018
Superflex rebrands, acquires Lumo Bodytech assets
Superflex has rebranded as Seismic and acquired the intellectual property (IP) of Lumo Bodytech, a motion science company known for its posture-correcting...
Posted On 22 Aug 2018
ZōN Retail Environments expands design-engineering team
ZōN Retail Environments has hired James Brecht as a project design engineer within its fixture division. Brecht is an accomplished design-engineering...
Posted On 21 Aug 2018
LSI Industries unveils reorganization plan
LSI Industries Inc., a leader in visual image and engagement solutions, has announced that it will reorganize operations to better serve customers’ needs...
Posted On 21 Aug 2018
AIA opposes EPA proposal on asbestos
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in opposition to its proposed...
Posted On 21 Aug 2018
Consumers rank IKEA, Ace Hardware top U.S. home stores
IKEA is consumers’ favorite home furnishings retailer and Ace Hardware is their favorite home improvement chain, according to a new nationwide study by...
Posted On 21 Aug 2018
New cafe concept features one-price menu
A new flagship store with a commuter train-theme is letting coffee drinkers get their java fix at a fixed price. Fixpresso, in the South Florida...
Posted On 19 Aug 2018
Tarkett achieves Living Product Challenge Certifications
Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, announces two Living Product Challenge Certifications. The...
Posted On 17 Aug 2018
Shop! members to exhibit at cannabis industry expo
Shop! members will be among the wide array of retail-specific exhibitors attending an upcoming national trade show for cannabis retail stores and...
Posted On 17 Aug 2018
UK’s most prolific shoe buyers: 16- to 24-year-old males
Imelda Marcos, Mariah Carey, and Tamara Mellon—they all have footwear collections to die for. However, now it seems the UK’s men are stepping up, as...
Posted On 17 Aug 2018
US teachers prefer retailers with educator-specific offers
Out-of-pocket spend continues to skyrocket for educators, according to a new survey of 538 U.S. K-12 teachers across the U.S. Published this week by...
Posted On 17 Aug 2018
Material and finish trends
Exploiting popular trends in store elements and fixtures can help brands connect with shoppers. Color expert Montaha Hidefi outlines...
Posted On 16 Aug 2018
idX China expands, adds construction services
idX Corp., a premier, custom global supply chain solution for consumer environments, is expanding its operations in China to serve its clients’...
Posted On 16 Aug 2018
One-third of urban Aussies want green packaging
The current global movement toward the banning of plastics is an initiative that resonates well with today’s Australians. The latest research from Mintel...
Posted On 16 Aug 2018
Bosch announces partnership with Home Depot
Bosch home appliances, part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, announced a new partnership with The Home Depot. The partnership expands the Bosch...
Posted On 15 Aug 2018
Field Nation introduces workers’ comp for clients
Field Nation has announced a workers’ compensation option for clients using its platform to find retail service and install technicians. The policy will...
Posted On 15 Aug 2018
Breakfast makeovers attract kids, adults
Breakfast tends to be the most polarizing meal of the day; some people love it while others almost never eat it. With most “breakfast believers” being...
Posted On 14 Aug 2018
British women spend £1.15 billion on facial skincare
While the saying goes that “beauty is only skin deep,” it seems that British women are spending more than ever on facial skincare. In 2017,...
Posted On 14 Aug 2018
Field Nation introduces new matching algorithm
Field Nation has launched the first and only matching algorithm that recommends top field service contractors to clients. By leveraging a decade’s worth of...
Posted On 14 Aug 2018
EFI to showcase new offerings at MAGIC
A highlight of this month’s Sourcing at MAGIC tradeshow, the EFI Textile Eco-System for the fashion industry from Electronics For Imaging Inc. allows...
Posted On 13 Aug 2018
5 Trends in Japanese Retail
A growing aging population is contributing to several retail trends in Japan, according to Fung Business Intelligence. Find out how.
Posted On 09 Aug 2018
Retail construction to grow through 2019
Retail construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA)...
Posted On 08 Aug 2018