In the second part of this series, we’ll explore the different ways reclaimed wood features in store design to connect emotionally with customers. Look around and you’ll see reclaimed wood everywhere — shops, restaurants, studios, and countless other spaces. As a design choice, reclaimed wood has surged in popularity as part of the greater trend of showcasing real materials in …

Some innovations are made to last, while others may quickly become irrelevant or obsolete. Knowing the difference can put you ahead of the pack. When it comes to technology, how do you distinguish a breakthrough from a passing fad? It’s one thing to know what your competition is looking at doing, and entirely another to predict which innovations will help …

Make a big impact with a few small changes. Here are some ideas you can have up and running before the holidays. When it comes to increasing store margins for the holidays, the smallest updates can make some of the biggest differences. The holiday shopping season is the best time of year to drive unplanned purchases in-store: about 40 percent …