Retail Category Page 1
QR Code Explosion- Entice, Entertain, Sell
Qr codes are nothing new, but the variety to which they are used continues to grow. Learn how retailers are utilizing this free tool to market their products and services.
Dramatic Wine Walls
Wine walls create dramatic features in many popular Denver restaurants. Designed to increase sales, the wine walls are both elegant and functional. What’s behind the rise of this appealing trend?
Colorado area serves as case study for U.S. Retail Overview
Davis Wince, Ltd. associate, Sonja Mirsky shares her insights from the Third Annual Retail Owners & Managers Conference and Expo where industry leaders gathered to discuss the vision and trends of the retail market. Read more to find out the realities of retail in 2011 and the transformation of the retail space.
The More Things Change:
Today, it can appear that the Internet, smart phones, and tablets are replacing the physical store as the preferred shopping medium. But 93% of US retail sales are still transacted in retail stores. While consumer technology has changed, the consumer decision-making process has not. Retailers must provide integrated marketing channels in-store to capture consumer dollars…
What Opportunity Does the Medical Mall Healthcare Model Present?
Today, there are over 50 medical malls located throughout the United States. They vary in execution, but the retail shopping center formula of providing a convenient group of products and services in one location has translated well to the healthcare industry…
The Evolution of On-Campus Retail
On-campus college retail is changing. Academic institutions and retailers need to serve the Gen Y college student in new ways. Smaller stores, national brands, and alternative delivery channels are just a few of the ways we see these needs being met…
Maximizing the Patient Care Experience
In his book, “If Disney Ran your Hospital”, Fred Lee explains that the patient care experience as a whole is critical to oustanding outcomes. Davis Wince believes that a significant opportunity exists for hospitals and healthcare facilities to support patients and thier loved ones through retail. The “Gift Shop” is evolving…
The Collegiate Consumer: Millennials Take Over
Today’s college students have four times the spending power their parents had, even after adjusting for inflation. Institutions of higher learning and national retailers are working hard to capitalize. This blog post begins an ongoing dialogue exploring the consumer behavior of today’s millennial college student…
3D Mapping Projection Technology:
3D projection mapping is equal parts artistic vision, cutting-edge hardware, purpose-built software, and marketing innovation. By plotting three-dimensional points onto two-dimensional surfaces, companies are stretching the boundries of design, entertainment, education, and architecture…
Retail and Restaurant Trends for 2011:
The U.S. Census Bureau reported this month that retail and food service spending increased 6.6% from 2009 to 2010. Davis Wince believes several hot retail and restaurant trends, ranging from new tech to re-imagining old concepts, will continue to help these numbers improve throughout 2011.
