Retail

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COVID-19: Retail’s New Reality

The retail industry is one that has been significantly impacted by technology with the growth of online-only retail platforms, the rising cost of labor and the growth of alternative payment platforms such as mobile wallets. Ironically, in spite of this disruption, our retail consumer study conducted in May clearly identifies that retail stores remain a

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How Retailers Can Help Reduce Consumer Anxiety

While COVID-19 has been the primary concern for brands around the world over the past few months, the recent killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests in both America and abroad have changed the focus for many brands. Over the weekend it became common to see companies voice their support for racial equality and the

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Strategies For Retail Brands During and After COVID-19

Amidst COVID-19, many retail industry experts’ response to the pandemic has been to question the future relevance of the bricks and mortar retail channel. They argue the pandemic has accelerated the current damage created by trade wars, the consumer shift to online retailers and the fact that North America is over stored, leading to the

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The Highs and Lows of the Legal Cannabis Industry

As cannabis legalization sweeps through North America there’s been a corresponding race for brands entering the market in what has amounted to a gold rush turn green. And Organigram is one such brand, they’ve been in the market from the time that medical cannabis became legal in Canada in 2013 and they now offer a

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Short-Term Strategies for CPG Brands Amidst COVID-19

The past few months have been a whirlwind of ups and downs for CPG brands as the COVID-19 crisis presents new challenges and opportunities. From manufacturing and processing plant contagion to panic buying and empty shelves, CPG brands are under pressure and as part of the food supply chain, that pressure isn’t going to let

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Tip Top

Fitted Confidence Tip Top leverages an updated brand and store design to revitalize their brand for a new generation. CLIENT Grafton Apparel Ltd. PROJECT Tip Top Store Experience RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy Visual Identity Design Digital Experiences Retail Design THINK Tip Top wanted to appeal to a younger demographic – but without alienating their existing

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Insights for Retailers & CPG Brands in the Post-COVID-19 World

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, BXP and VMSD Magazine partnered to host a webinar focused on the current customer landscape and how it might change in post-COVID-19 reality. Titled “A Look Ahead: Insights for Retailers & CPG Brands in a Post-COVID-19 World,” the webinar featured guests from The Kroger Co., Walgreens, Soapbox and Westwin, as well as

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Why Retailers Should Embrace “Little Luxuries”

Following the recession in the late 2000’s, consumers tightened their proverbial belts and ushered in an era that was dubbed the New Frugality. At the time, economists predicted that consumers would be more conscious about what they were spending their money on and a renewed focus would collectively be placed on making the most of every

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Nu Skin

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOU More than just a place to buy products, Nu Xtore blurs the line between gallery, science center, community hub, and event space. CLIENT Nu Skin PROJECT Nu Xtore RELATED SERVICE Brand EngagementDigital ExperienceEnvironmental Design THINK The Nu Xtore had to achieve a variety of goals: to promote Nu Skin’s innovation and

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Discussing SLD’s Future Readiness Report

In this episode, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, President of SLD speaks with Manpreet Juneja, a Design Strategist at SLD about a study we recently conducted on the subject of future readiness and strategic foresight. The study asked brands to consider the subject of the future and how well prepared they think their organization is to cope with change. Transcript Melinda:

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SLD Named Top Design Agency

SLD is proud to have made Agency Spotter’s Top 30 Design Agencies Report, placing third in a selection process that evaluated over 3,000 design agencies from around the world. With a focus on credentials, expertise in design, client feedback and project work, Agency Spotter’s report looked at all types of design agencies, including those that

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What Brands Can Learn From China’s Handling of COVID-19

As Europe and North America hunkers down amidst the peak of COVID-19’s assault on our part of the world, in Asia people are emerging from their extended quarantine to a new world. SLD’s Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Teddy Ma, who lives in Shanghai, shared his experiences with us about how consumers are responding in China.   What was the quarantine experience like in

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The Evolving Definitions of Beauty and Luxury

Almost every retail category has been transformed by technology, social media, and the mainstreaming of progressive social attitudes. But for the luxury beauty industry, the change has been more long coming than for others and it’s been revolutionary. Up until the past few years, luxury beauty focused on the narrow idea that affluent white women

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