Contemplating the vision of a next-generation grocery store, Jeffery Nader sees an emerging tension between automation and ...

1. Fresh Produce at the Entrance: A Healthy First Impression You walk into a grocery store and the first thing that greets ...

We seem to be living in a topsy-turvy state of retailing right now. Corporate raiders are swarming over once glamourous or at least vital, undervalued flailing department stores, looking to extract ...

As sustainability has become increasingly urgent in higher-level executive discussions, store design teams have had to face a new creative reality: that they need to integrate sustainability into ...

Even on a budget, independent retailers can captivate customers. Before investing a single dollar in any physical renovations or other design changes, industry experts stress that each operator should ...

Earlier this summer, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced the launch of a new Responsible Store Design Program to advance its progress toward environmental targets. While the company has made ...

C-store retailers should be data-driven in their efforts to assess the problem of shrink within their operations. "It's easy to assume that shoplifting is rarer at a brand-new, next-gen c-store in an ...

Shopping should be a fun and invigorating experience, but for many, it’s becoming a source of frustration. A recent trend in store layout design is leaving shoppers feeling more confused and less ...

Target TGT has unveiled the next evolution of its store strategy and store design. The retailer’s new unit that just opened is 150,000 square feet in size, which is about 20,000 square feet larger ...

Starbucks has opened its first cafe designed to give customers with disabilities a “more accessible store experience,” the company announced Friday in a news release. The move is part of a wider ...

Dollar General is rolling out a completely redesigned store format in 2026 featuring more open layouts and enhanced browsing, ...