Retail

Exclusive research: Consumers search for stores that satisfy

Consumers continue to prefer brick-and-mortar stores when shopping for some types of furniture, but they…

Retailers face the rising costs of product returns

In my role as a consumer, I was a big fan of shopping online well…

Ariel view of the Santa Monica Barker Hanger during The Other Art fair for Saatchi art

Saatchi’s ‘The Other Art Fair’ is inclusive, tech-inspired and psychedelic

There was much to glean about where commercial art is trending last week at Saatchi Art’s Los Angeles fair. The mission of “The Other Art Fair” is to support emerging artists and make contemporary art accessible to a wider audience (See: Younger millennials and Gen Z). Fair entry was $25/day and end caps between rows of artist’s booths featured curated selections of works under $500. The fair leans heavily into its ‘otherness’ and prides itself on rebelling against the mainstream.

Gabby, Summer Classics star in new dual-brand retail format

The first combined Gabby & Summer Classics store recently opened its doors in Annapolis, Maryland,…

Design Within Reach relocates West Palm Beach studio

Design Within Reach has relocated its store in West Palm Beach, Florida, to The Square, an…

The future of retail inside brick-and-mortar stores

Automation, artificial intelligence and other tech enhancements are definitely part of the future of retail,…

Can Wayfair avoid the boxes that trapped other retailers?

If I’ve learned one thing about retail, it’s that any merchant can go from hero…

Exclusive brands, designer focus help Kolo Collection succeed

Greg and Michelle Martin — co-owners of Atlanta-based outdoor retailer Kolo Collection — say that…

The key to retail today: flexibility

Ever notice how the truth is timeless?   That thought hit me in the head as…

Retailer PS HomeBoys is ‘mad for mod’

Palm Springs, California-based retailer PS HomeBoys is celebrating its midcentury modern vibe and the store’s…