Corporate Identity

Embracing the Circular Economy

What Retailers Need to Know About the Circular Economy

The facts are sobering: according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by 2050 the ocean could contain more plastic than fish, and plastics could be consuming 20 percent of oil production and 15 percent of the carbon budget. Only 14 percent of plastic is recycled across the planet – the rest is tossed out, filling landfills, rivers […]

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Think: The Future of Retail Banking Available for Download

Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) is excited to announce the release of their newest book, Think: The Future of Retail Banking. Written by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, founder and president of Shikatani Lacroix Design and SLDNXT, the new book is now available for free download. Think: The Future of Retail Banking is based on extensive research conducted by SLD. Through the use

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What Big Brands Can Learn From Independent Retailers

Is bigger always better? Large retailers with multiple locations and a global reach seemingly have infinite capital and resources, but this can come at a cost. The decision makers in these companies are often far removed from their customers, and any initiative to lead change can be met with differing opinions and agendas. Those smaller,

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New Technologies that Will Change the Banking Industry

In our previous blog we discussed the four tiers of immersive experience with the pinnacle representing the “Bionic Human,” a fully symbiotic technology enabled human delivering superior customer engagement. We often wonder how far into the future it will be that we witness the convergence of technology and human beings, such as The Six Million Dollar

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What is the Future of Subscription Services?

As digital technology enables new opportunities for automation across various industries, it makes sense that subscription services have evolved and gained popularity in recent years. These services, such as Netflix and Birchbox, are essentially automated shopping – improving efficiencies in the lives of their customers while generating recurring payments and building strong brand relationships. According

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How Banks Can Redefine Their Business Model

It should come as no surprise that most conversations in the banking industry these days are focused on how the industry needs to innovate. The search for innovative banking solutions concentrates on new channel strategies, partnering with Fintech industries, reinventing the branch experience, and exploring AI to deepen the personalization of services. However, none of

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Shikatani Lacroix Unites with SLDNXT, Unveils New Logo

Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD), a strategic design agency based in Toronto, Ontario, has announced that they will be uniting with their sister company, SLDNXT. To coincide with the partnership, SLD has unveiled a new corporate identity that will further establish them as a global leader in retail design. SLD is uniquely positioned to combine their

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