Sign Design Guidelines: Creating Signs Your Customers Will Read
Originally published in the January/February 2026 issue of Shoe Retailing Today. Creating Signs Your Customers Will Read How many of your in-store signs do customers actually read? If the answer […]
Focus Five: 5 Design Trends Shaping Retail in 2026
Design trends for 2026 aren’t about aesthetics, they’re about emotion. Across design shows, showrooms, and conversations with makers and designers, a clear theme is emerging. The focus is leaning […]
From Baubles to Beer: Kesslers’ Long-Anticipated Kenosha Store Has It All
Kesslers Diamonds’ new store in Kenosha, Wis., makes a statement about the employee-owned business’ emphasis on customer service, engaging clients from the moment they pull into the parking lot with […]
Three Ways to Be Bold
Three ways to become a BOLDLY different store worth visiting in person. Our mobile devices have made it super easy to make purchases without leaving our homes. That’s why creating […]
2023 Color Trends
Did you know that color is an impactful way of making a visual statement as well as influencing moods and behavior? For instance, red is a bold hue that invigorates […]
Design Trends for 2023
As the year comes to a close, we look forward to the new design trends that will shape our future interiors. Trade shows have given us sneak peek into finishes […]
Choosing a Retail Store Location
For the record, brick and mortar retail shopping is alive and doing well! People are longing to get out and about, and shopping in person is one experience they crave. […]
Designer vs. Decorator – there is a difference
There’s no doubt that during the pandemic people have been rethinking how they use their space whether it be at their workplace, their home interior, or a workspace inside their […]
NeoCon 2021: Pastels, Relaxation, and Nature
Heather, Amy and Suzanne attended NeoCon this year at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL. They racked up over 10,000 steps each, while seeing all of the trends, color reports, […]
HDExpo and Vegas Market Trends 2021
Holley attended both the Vegas Market (mainly residential design) and HDExpo (mainly hospitality design) in Las Vegas August 22 through 25, cramming in as much inspiration and trend-spotting as possible. […]