Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user needs and behaviors is also transforming. In the new series “Stimulating Retail,” join ...

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In the ever-evolving realm of interior design and retail, merchandising and staging strategies have become the secret weapons driving success. With fierce competition and discerning customers, it’s ...

In 1999, a new kettle changed everything. It was blue, bold, and sold at Target—not in a design boutique, not in a museum shop, and not in a luxury department store. This wasn’t just a new product ...

Shangyuan Display, a leading jewelry store design and full-store custom display solutions provider based in Shenzhen, China, ...

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The second weekend in January means only one thing for me. It’s NRF, retail’s “Big Show” in New York. Having attended for over three decades now, NRF is a pivotal moment in my retail calendar. It’s a ...

The retail category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors brand activations, digital platforms, and other retail concepts that bring a company, service, or product to life. This year’s ...

In the world of retail, competition is fierce. Brands find themselves in pursuit of distinguishing their presence and developing intimate connections with their customers. Amidst the array of products ...

Retail discourse in 2025 is saturated with terms such as experience, innovation, and phygital transformation. Yet, when ...

Over the past year or so, California-based AO has enjoyed a bump in its retail design assignments that, according to its Managing Partner Rob Budetti, can be attributed mostly to retail being ...