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Top 5 Retail Projects of 2019

dnm — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:10:30 +0000

The year 2019 has seen some ground-breaking retail projects that have forced designers and retailers to look at new ways to elevate the shopping experience. As we step into a new year of possibilities here’s a look back at some of the most innovative retail projects of the year 2019.

SND in Chongqing, China by Various Associates

A temple of luxury. It’s a concept a designer may have in the back of their mind when conceiving a retail space. Various Associates took the idea a step further at an outpost of SND, a clothing and jewelry boutique inside the upscale Shin Kong Place shopping center in Chongqing, China. Confronted with a long and narrow 3,100-square-foot plan surrounded by a glass facade on three sides, co-founder Yang Dongzi utilized mirrors to create a funhouse effect as customers meander through narrow corridors. Jewelry is displayed in the long straight showcase right in the middle, which is easy for customers to choose carefully. Luxury brands of haute couture are displayed on both sides, and are illuminated with professional soft lightening so as to show the texture of the clothes. The results earned the designers a 2019 Best of Year Award for Fashion Retail.

Neiman Marcus in New York City’s Hudson Yards by Janson Goldstein

Whatever one thinks of the massive, city-changing undertaking at Hudson Yards, anchoring the neighborhood with Manhattan’s first Neiman Marcus is an undeniably bold choice. As is the store’s design, conceived by Janson Goldstein and intended to bridge the area’s industrial past with its high-end present. The 188,880-square-foot, three-story flagship offers two entrances: a 30-foot-tall lobby with an elevator directly to the upper floors and a main entrance on the fifth floor with striking views of Thomas Heatherwick’s “Vessel.” The Fine Apparel spaces are defined by arrangements of glass and steel mesh screens within sculpted aluminum panels. The project was a 2019 Best of Year Award honoree for the Department Store.

Lawrence & Mayo in Pune, India by Insync Shop Fittings

L&M was designed by Design Dollops and INSYNC worked closely with Design Dollops to ensure that the feedback process was a seamless part of the shopping journey. Insync’s Engage Fit N Light Smart Shop Fitting powered up 22″ touch interfaces and were moved around the store based on where it is most effective, since there was no external power connections required. These touch interfaces were loaded with feedback forms designed as games so that they are fun and in turn reduce the resistance from the shoppers.

So today L&M is able to collect vital customer data that is not only assisting them to sell better today but is also building a data rich customer centric future. Besides this the store has only 4 suspended lights on the ceiling that help light up the central area. All the sales areas are lit with the integrated lights embedded into the shelves, ensuring the customers get a more comfortable and natural light setting increasing the time they spend at the racks.

The L&M team claims that this store is performing significantly better on sales in the store that they shut down in the same location.

Joseph Cheaney London in Thomas Heatherwick

Lewis Cubitt’s famed King’s Cross Station in London debuted in 1852, and just a few decades before, further north, Joseph Cheaney opened its first shoe factory in Northamptonshire. By the time Thomas Heatherwick founded a studio at the dawn of the 21st century, the King’s Cross neighbourhood was ripe for renovation—which he duly undertook, joining two 19th-century buildings into the Coal Drops Yardshopping center. Heatherwick found inspiration for the interiors in the vaulted spaces, framed in powder-coated steel. And now that the center has opened, he’s added a snug boutique for Joseph Cheaney’s beloved handmade shoes.

Timberland in London by Dalziel & Pow

Timberland is designed for a purpose-led flagship that highlights the brand’s sustainability credentials and serves as the model for new stores globally moving forward. Drawers containing material samples enable customers to take a closer look at customising options, while rolling content on digital screens within the area provides inspiration. Filled with living greenery and stories of the brand’s eco-friendly initiatives, the concept fuses nature with fashion and provides Timberland with a fresher, more contemporary space compared to its previous stores.

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Thought Pieces Top 5 Retail Trends that will take over 2020

dnm — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:07:54 +0000

Imagine walking in a showroom and getting mesmerised with the experience they offer. The lights, the display, the set up, the colours, the ambience and let’s not forget the new age technology which is augmented reality and artificial intelligence, it would be a brilliant experience right? Well, that’s how the retail industry started to look like in 2019 and moving at a quite pace in 2020.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 retail trends that are going to takeover 2020.

A.I. is the right way to go:

The right implementation of A.I. can work wonders to elevate the shopping experience. The year 2020 will see many retailers incorporate smart A.I. driven solutions to delight the users, make payments simpler and boost overall engagement between the customer and the brand. For instance, retailers like Stitch Fix are implementing humans and sophisticated data analysis to provide shoppers with a choice of dresses and accessory combos to choose from, depending on the customer’s personal preference.

https://www.stitchfix.com/t/gateway

Better ways to pay:

It’s the era of going cashless, digital payment integrations and easy check outs. Insync Shop Fittings did a digital integration of easy check out for women’s wear brand Valentine. Integrating a 22-inch screen for the shoppers to engage with the brand and quickly check out with a few easy taps. This is another trend that is here to stay and will result in higher sales for retailers.

Usage of Augmented reality:

Recently the technology of Augmented Reality (AR) has taken over the retail industry. Well, AR is a technology that overlaps a computer generated image on a user’s view of the real world, thus providing a combined view.

AR has just made the shopping experience much better and useful for the customers. For instance, you are out to buy some furniture for your new space. It might be difficult for you to get the exact furniture which will be the best suit for the space. That’s when AR comes to the rescue, with this technology, you see how the furniture will look in real time which is so cool, right? Retailers like IKEA and Wayfair have realised AR as an asset and are adapting this trend in their showrooms and apps. 2020 will be much advanced with AR.

Product customization:

One-of-a-kind products are a classic symbol of luxury: having something that nobody else in the world has Ecommerce and brick-and-mortar stores alike are offering more options than ever to customize your purchase, from monograms and embroidery to fully unique color schemes.Customization lets shoppers purchase a product tailored specifically to their needs and style.

For example, Levi’s offers personalized embroidery on jeans and denim jackets, while NIKE lets shoppers completely customize their sneakers for a truly unique pair.

Sell experiences, not just products:

Most people cherish experiences over material possessions. And while we can attach material items like our new iPhone or car to our identity, these objects eventually lose their allure, and we throw them away to replace them with the newest, trend-setting product. Material possessions can really never be a part of your true identity.

On the other hand, we’re the sum of our experiences, so they’re ingrained in our identity. Sharing experiences with people also has a special ability to forge close relationships. Shopping experiences that cater to all the senses is a that will bring a breath of fresh air to the retail space.

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The Path To Phygital

dnm — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:53:53 +0000

Last week Mumbai hosted the 16th edition of the Asia Africa GCC Retail & Shopping Center summit at the Asia Retail Congress held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This event was attended by over 400 retail professionals from over 30 nationalities and is a treasure chest of knowledge and shared experiences.

ARC created a brilliant platform with individual keynotes from industry veterans like Clint Lazenby from USA, Diego Chorny from Spain, Amit Puri from UAE & Patric Dorias from UAE and had a no. of panel discussions that shed light on current retail trends opportunities and challenges.

The Path To Phygital – Insync Shop Fittings

I had the esteemed honor to Chair a panel discussion on one of the most relevant and sought after topic that being The Path to Phygital where we put together the knowledge of industry thought leaders like

Puneet Mansukhani (Partner Advisory services | Ernst & Young)
& Gerard Rogers (Strategic Head India & Middle East | Omuni – powered by Arvind internet) and
Vinay N (CEO & Luxury Brands Catalyst | Brands 2 Brands)
while we drew upon the practical real world knowledge of Industry veterans like
Sudhir Soundalgekar (Director Projects | Raymond) and
Dharmendra Sharma (Head Projects | Universal Sportsbiz Pvt Ltd)
who have lay the foundations across the Phygital journey with their respective basket of brands.

The Path To Phygital – Insync Shop Fittings

The whole panel discussion was very insightful and covered all aspects of Phygital proving its very crucial to remodel and revamp the traditional ways of retail. Integrating the excitement of traditional shop with the efficiency of digital technology is the new age of retail.

For more information, check out this video as it is a complete coverage of our panel discussion at ARC.

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