Tag Archives: atmospherics

Tips for Designing Window Displays

Window displays are important tools with regard to creating and sustaining a store’s image, the perception of its trendiness, and so forth. As John Coulter writes for Target Shop Talk: “A window with little in it is clearly missing a trick. … Continue reading

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Target Stores: Designed to Sell

Like many other retailers, Target designs its store interiors to maximize shopper interest, encourage in-store browsing, and stimulate impulse purchases. This week, Businessweek presented an in-depth, behind-the-scenes at how Target stores are designed. As Sam Grobat writes: “The company’s slogan … Continue reading

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A Retail Store Design Checklist

Here’s a good overview of retail store design by Barb Crowhurst, a retail makeover specialist — from the Gift and Home Channel.    

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