Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Fresh off the acquisition of the artisan home furnishings ...

Buying a sofa can be a major challenge. Not only is it one of the most expensive pieces of furniture most of us buy, it defines the style of a living room and is subject to quite a bit of wear and ...

Despite what anyone else might think, I firmly believe there’s only so much shopping a person can do from a laptop or phone before the desire to do it in person comes out. Crowds and occasional chaos ...

Many new outdoor merchandise stores are being designed with exposed timber interiors that harmonize with the products they sell. Timber beams and trusses provide a rustic warmth for retail store ...

Improving footfall is critical for the success of any retail store, and bad interiors can push customers away. With custom millwork installations, it is possible to create an ambiance that attracts ...

You might be surprised by this, but the days of shopping in stores are long from over-, in fact, they’re experiencing a renaissance, and are creating a whole new type of design and experience to bring ...

After years of Marie Kondo-esque simplicity, the retail design era of “back-to-basics” aesthetics — defined by neutral palettes and sleek, pared-back interiors — is quickly falling out of favor ...

Just over four years ago, Apple began rolling out a new generation of retail stores across the world. The idea was straightforward but challenging: Apple Stores should be spaces conducive to creative ...

Text description provided by the architects. Homme is not just a store, but a unique experience of an urban environment within the context of highly commercial space. Homme is a break from the usual ...

West End project. Photo courtesy HLW. Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible.