2. VISUAL RENAISSANCE
Rebirth, Renewal, & Rejuvenation
Renewed retail environments in light of e-commerce and increased competition.
Revival of the Classics
Illuminating what has worked in the past.
Technological Advancements
Digital technology to enhance engagement.
3. NEW YORK CITY
VISUAL CASE STUDY
Home of many flagship retail locations
Biggest draw, large investment by retailers
Apparel retail stores have been subject to change
4. WINDOWS OVERVIEW
Image credits: http://lgbtweekly.com, http://trend-kid.com, http://blog.cleveland.com.
Inspires the customer, puts the store on a pedestal, accessible but inaccessible
5. Barneys, New York, November 2014
Photo: Tom Sibley
Elevating the retail environment through theatre
WINDOWS
6. Bergdorf Goodman,
New York, February 2015
Elevating the retail environment with windows through art
WINDOWS
Saks Fifth Avenue,
New York, February 2015
7. WINDOWS
Retailers are making the investment
Coach, Bleecker Street, New York
February 2013
Coach, Bleecker Street, New York
February 2015
Retail
Environment
Lighting
Backdrop
Props
Aspirational
Merchandise
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8. WINDOWS
Club Monaco, New York, February 2015
Visual display trends of the past revived
Lord & Taylor, New York, October 1954
9. WINDOWS
Lord & Taylor, New York, August 1951Lanvin, New York, November 2013
Visual display trends of the past revived
12. MACY’S HERALD SQUARE
CASE STUDY
Photo: Wikipedia, Mike Strand.
One of the world’s largest and oldest apparel retailers
2.2 million square feet of retail selling space
Undergoing the largest renovation in history - $400 million
16. INTERIORS
Wooden escalators, Macy`s, New York
Original elevators, Lord & Taylor, New York
Archival Elements –
communicates the brand’s heritage
Bergdorf Goodman, Seventh Floor Archives, New York
17. INTERIORS
Herald Square Café, Macy’s, New York
Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph Lauren, New York
Café Collaborations –
sustain the environment &
reinforce the brand
Stabucks Coffee, Uniqlo, New York
Herald Square Café, Macy’s, New York image credit http://visitmacysusa.com
Stabucks Coffee, Uniqlo, New York image credit http://duggal.com
Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph Lauren, New York image credit http://secretblogger.com
18. INTERIORS
Fine Dining –
elevate the brand
Polo Bar, Ralph Lauren, New York
Photo: http://ralphlauren.com, http://august-black.com, http://the-gorod.com.
Bergdorf Goodman, New York
Armani, New York
Editor's Notes
Google is reportedly trying to get in on the old-school retail game
Online shopping might deliver convenience, novelty, and endless price comparisons, but nothing outreaches the importance of real-world experiences.
Consumers often feel overwhelmed by the amount offered online and want retailers to curate and create unique spaces infused with fun and novelty, a place where new lifestyles can be explored and there’s always something to learn.
help close the gap between online and in-store experiences
Google is reportedly trying to get in on the old-school retail game
Online shopping might deliver convenience, novelty, and endless price comparisons, but nothing outreaches the importance of real-world experiences.
Consumers often feel overwhelmed by the amount offered online and want retailers to curate and create unique spaces infused with fun and novelty, a place where new lifestyles can be explored and there’s always something to learn.
help close the gap between online and in-store experiences