Flagship store: what it is and how a flagship shop is designed
A flagship store is a brand's main shop in a market, designed to represent its identity and not just to sell.
Retail
What is the difference between a retail park and a shopping centre?
The difference between a retail park and a shopping centre lies in their format, the way they are accessed, the type of…
What are the differences between a shopping centre, a retail park and a shopping arcade?
The differences between a shopping centre, a retail park and a shopping arcade come down to their format, location, shopping experience, type…
What are the phases of a retail refit process?
The phases of a retail refit map out the path to updating a commercial space without starting from scratch. The process usually…
What does the renovation or modernization of a shopping center involve?
A shopping center renovation involves updating a retail space to improve its image, functionality, competitiveness, and user experience. It is not limited…
What are the characteristics of a retail park?
The characteristics of a retail park are related to its open layout, its functional focus, and its ability to bring together large…
Retail
Design of shops and commercial spaces: types of shopping centres and retail parks, refits and renovations, spatial branding and the keys to retail that works.
In “Retail” we explain how shopping centres are classified, what separates a retail park from a shopping arcade, what a refit consists of and why renovating a shopping centre changes its performance. We also cover spatial branding: how a brand’s identity is translated into architecture and interior design.
If you are about to open or renovate a shop, see retail space design and shopping centre design to find out how we do it.
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