Retailworks Principal Designer Lyn M. Falk on Why Your Ceiling Deserves More Attention Than You’re Giving It
Ceilings….The Fifth Wall Retailers put a lot of thought into their floors, fixtures, and walls but what about the ceiling? In her latest article for The Jewelry Collective‘s Summer 2026 […]
Lyn M. Falk Shares Expert Lighting Advice in Shoe Retailing Today
Lyn M. Falk Authors Lighting Guide for Retailers in Shoe Retailing Today’s Recent Issue Lighting is one of those things customers rarely notice when it’s done right, but always sense […]
Focus Five: 5 Reasons Why Beautiful Stores Sell More
5 Reasons Why Beautiful Stores Sell More. Why does walking into a beautiful store make you want to buy more? It’s not accidental, it’s neuroscience. Retailworks, Inc. was recently invited […]
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 […]
Focus Five: 5 Packaging Upgrades Your Customers Will Notice
How your customers receive their purchases can make a big difference in how they perceive your products and your brand. The packaging experience doesn’t end when they leave your store, […]
Focus Five: 5 Strategies for Creating Memorable, Themed Spaces
Nostalgic themes can create powerful customer connections and drive serious business results. When you commit to a bold theme, you’re not just designing a space; you’re creating an immersive, memorable […]
Focus Five: 5 Ways to Design Your Staff
I’m all for creative freedom when it comes to hairstyles, apparel, and skin ornamentations. However, when it comes to a business, it’s important to think about your brand, your mission […]
Focus Five: 5 Ways to Create Attention-Getting Window Displays, Part II
The final five of ten essential tips for window display success. Welcome back to Focus Five: 5 Ways to Create Attention-Getting Window Displays! In Part I, we shared the first […]
Focus Five: 5 Ways to Create Attention-Getting Window Displays, Part I
Part I: The first five of ten essential tips for window display success. Your storefront windows are often the first and most important touchpoint with potential customers. A well-designed window […]
Focus Five : 5 Ways to Make Your Selling Floor Easy for Customers to Process and Shop – Less is More
In retail, your instinct is often to do more—display more products, add more signs, talk more to customers. Sometimes though the most powerful strategy is the opposite. Strategic simplification can […]