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Article ·June 17, 2026
Quiet Luxury in Brick and Mortar
Retail fashion trends come and go. Find out more about one concept that seems to be here to stay - quiet luxury.
Article ·June 10, 2026
Retailtainment and the Gamification of Retail
Step into a world of retailtainment, where customers can do more than shop, they can immerse themselves in playful multi-sensory experiences.
Guide ·June 3, 2026
Everyone Wants a Piece of the Wellness Pie
Learn how tech, hospitality, and luxury brands are crossing over into wellness and finding success by becoming more innovative.
Guide ·January 20, 2025
Grocery's Quiet Reinvention
Fresh-forward formats, food halls inside the store, and frictionless checkout. A practical guide to where grocery experience is heading.
Report ·September 10, 2024
Drive-Thru of the Future
The lane is now the front door of quick-service. Our report on how digital order, AI ordering, and multi-lane formats are reshaping the restaurant.
Article ·February 14, 2024
Quiet Luxury in Brick-and-Mortar
Logos are fading and restraint is the new flex. What does quiet luxury mean for the physical store?
Article ·January 1, 2024
You Are What You Drink: Beverages as Status Symbols
Drinks have become status symbols—elixirs of aspiration, representing flavor taste, lifestyle taste, and identity by association.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Why Restaurants Should Think Like Tech Companies
Technology is poised to revolutionize how we dine. Discover why and how restaurants should think like tech companies to stay competitive.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Why a Tesla Restaurant Might Soon Be on Route - Chute Gerdeman
Electric vehicle leader Tesla might soon be entering the restaurant arena. Explore why the brand is considering the extension to foodservice.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Whole Foods’ National Scale vs. Kroger’s Local Sourcing - Chute Gerdeman
Natural and organic grocer Whole Foods makes a move to mass as Cincinnati-based supermarket chain Kroger fights to maintain market share by refocusing efforts locally.
Article ·January 1, 2024
When Kids Have Buying Power - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
When DIY Affects How We Buy - Chute Gerdeman
Extended time at home has consumers reimagining their spaces. For retailers, a heightended age of DIY means it’s time to reconsider the processes of the past and adapt to new demands.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What Will It Take to Save Upscale Casual Dining?
As values shift towards convenience and affordability, can upscale casual dining regain its popularity? Read on to learn more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What SoHo’s Best Retail Gets Right - Chute Gerdeman
Our team spent an afternoon in Soho, one of retail’s meccas, to assess how brand experiences dress up for the big apple.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What Retail Can Learn From Magnolia Market - Chute Gerdeman
Part retail, part hospitality, The Magnolia Market demonstrates what it means to build a mixed-use concept around community.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What Retail Can Learn from Discord
Discord is not just for gamers anymore. Retail brands are finding opportunities to attract new fans and build brand loyalty in this digital space.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What Restaurant Spaces 2026 Actually Revealed About Where Restaurants Are Headed - Chute Gerdeman
The panels were good. The arguments were better. Here's what's worth carrying home.
Article ·January 1, 2024
What Brands Can Learn From Sneaker Culture
What can sneaker culture teach us about consumer behavior, and what can other brands learn from the highs and lows of the experience?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Welcome to New York, Nordstrom - Chute Gerdeman
Nordstrom's massive new 7-story New York shopping mecca is an elevated, yet approachable, brand experience that shoppers can get lost in.
Article ·January 1, 2024
In Command: Voice and Mobile Assisted Shopping - Chute Gerdeman
Voice command and mobile assistant technologies have taken on a new sense of urgency and purpose as customers return to in-store retail.
Article ·January 1, 2024
VMSD Selects Laura Back for 2022 Designer Dozen - Chute Gerdeman
Environments Designer, Laura Back, has been chosen by VMSD to be part of the magazine’s eleventh annual Designer Dozen awards.
Article ·January 1, 2024
VMSD Magazine Selects Annie Foertmeyer for 2021 Designer Dozen - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce Annie Foertmeyer has been chosen by VMSD to be part of the magazine’s tenth annual Designer Dozen awards.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Chute Gerdeman Design for The UPS Store Wins Franchise Innovation Award - Chute Gerdeman
The UPS Store, designed by Chute Gerdeman, earns first place in the Most Innovative Building Design, Remodel, or Prototype category.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Universal Standard: The Future of Women’s Fashion - Chute Gerdeman
Launched in 2015, Universal Standard is moving beyond plus-size and straight-size clothing in favor of inclusive sizing for every body.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Unique Multilevel Shopping at Hudson Yards NY - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Understanding Sustainable Solutions - Chute Gerdeman
A large majority of consumers say sustainability is an important factor in their buying decisions. So which brands are answering the call and how?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Trust in Expertise - Chute Gerdeman
The new sharing economy will mean brands sharing expertise to educate consumers, build trust, and offer-up knowledge that they can’t get anywhere else.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Latest Trends in Restaurant and Bar Design
From gilded, ostentatious decor to sleek and streamlined mid-century modern, we explore the latest restaurant and bar design trends.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Toy Retail: Redefining a Future of Play - Chute Gerdeman
As we bid adieu to Toys “R” Us, it’s time for the store to step up and stimulate creativity and imagination. Can retail come out and play?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Tiles & Smiles: Our Trip to Crossville Re-Cap - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman took a trip down to Crossville, TN, for a visit to our friends at Hamilton Parker and Crossville Tile. For the unfamiliar, Crossville is home to the first large format tile plant in the United States. It’s here that many tiles are manufactured, which are ultimately specified in spaces all around the world.
News ·January 1, 2024
Three Main Takeaways From Toy Fair 2026 – A Recap - Chute Gerdeman
Assessing insights and observations we took away from Toy Fair 2026 across brands, products, and experiential environments.
Article ·January 1, 2024
There Is No Isolation With Digital - Chute Gerdeman
Retail, restaurant, and brand experiences are all in question. Can digital experience design help people feel connected and safe in stores?
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Wholesale Revolution: How Bulk Retail is Changing Grocery Expectations
Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club are reshaping bulk retail, forcing traditional grocers to adapt as bulk buying redefines value and convenience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Tiny Home That Runs on Dunkin' - Chute Gerdeman
Dunkin, the coffee chain fueling three million customers daily, set out to prove that not only can “America to Run on Dunkin” but so can a home.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Social Side of Electronics Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Electronics retail brands have a tremendous opportunity to showcase how to make their brand (and products) more approachable and friendly.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Secret Behind Off-Price Retail Success
Off-price retail brands like TJX are attracting consumers looking for the perfect score, read on to see what other retailers can learn.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Rise of the Reverse Ghost Kitchen - Chute Gerdeman
While ghost kitchens have gained wild popularity with restaurant brands, the term reverse ghost kitchen is now emerging as a popular concept.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Rise of Recommerce - Chute Gerdeman
Used clothing sales are projected to grow 11x faster than new clohes by 2025 and retailers are looking to capitalize on the recommerce trend.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Rise of Private Label Brands
Learn more about how private-label brands are going from “less than” to competing on equal footing with brand-name products.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Retail Design Institute Inducts Brian Shafley Into The Legion of Honor - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman’s CEO, Brian Shalfey, has been inducted into the Retail Design Legion of Honor. The award, presented by the Retail Design Institute, recognizes outstanding lifetime contributions that have influenced and shaped retailing, store design, and the design culture, both here and abroad.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Resurgence of Retail Services - Chute Gerdeman
Savvy retail brands are turning to retail services to not only strengthen customer loyalty but increase customer desirability.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Rapid Growth of E-Sports & Gaming and Why it Matters
Exploring the growth of the E-Sports gaming industry and the untapped potential it holds for brand partnership and experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The QSR Prototype Is Broken. Here's How to Fix It. - Chute Gerdeman
The store prototype was once a promise... but that promise expired.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Plant Based Trends of Tomorrow
Opinions on health are changing, and new plant-based trends are emerging. Read more about capitalizing on the growth of the vegan movement.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Phygital Retail Experience
What's behind the Phygital Retail revolution, and is there more to it than a clever word mashup? We explore the why, who, and how.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Perfect Pair – Raising Retail’s Spirit - Chute Gerdeman
Consumers today are changing how they like to shop, enjoying a drink or two along the way. Drinking and shopping is now a $45B industry.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Therapy Rooted in Health and Wellness - Chute Gerdeman
Consumers are making self-care a priority and seeking ways to enhance their daily lives with innovative health and wellness therapy concepts.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The New Restaurant of the Future Formula - Chute Gerdeman
The restaurant of the future is a formula of tech-forward, socially oriented, and accessible concepts that cater to consumers changing needs.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The New Kitchen Consumer: 6 Key Archetypes to Know
Brands are working to attract the modern kitchen consumer, we break down the key types and what's important to them.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The New Frontier of Western Fashion - Chute Gerdeman
Western fashion is experiencing a renaissance. Stitch by stich this apparel trend has full on embroidered new consumer interest.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Loudest Problem Nobody's Talking About - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
The London Eye: 3 Retail Trends to Watch - Chute Gerdeman
Our trend, design, and strategy experts here at Chute Gerdeman have crafted three trends are sure to infuse their way from the cobble-stone streets of London over to the US.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Intimate Apparel Industry's Big Shift
Intimate apparel is changing, and legacy brands are struggling to compete. Read on about the new trends in this segment.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Bonnie Kyle Promoted to VP, Implementation - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Great Restaurant Recalibration - Chute Gerdeman
Entering a post-pandemic era, the great restaurant recalibration takes a deeper look at the on-and off-premises experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The GIANT Company Opens Two-Level Urban Flagship Store - Chute Gerdeman
The GIANT Company partnered with Chute Gerdeman to create a unique urban flagship store in Philadelphia. With its innovative design and curated offering, the Riverwalk GIANT celebrates the company’s love for feeding families and the Philadelphians it serves.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Restaurant Retrospective: The Evolving Family Restaurant Experience
The family restaurant experience of the past is no more. New wants, new needs, and new lifestyle demands have evolved family dining.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Evolution of Athleisure
The perfect blend of athletic wear and casual clothing, learn how athleisure has taken over the apparel market and where it goes from here.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Cross Generational Connection - Chute Gerdeman
As a team dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of the industry, Chute Gerdeman set out to discover how to best communicate across generations.
Article ·January 1, 2024
More Than a Pit Stop: The Convenience Store Revolution
The once maligned convenience store has become a star—transforming from mere roadside stop to favorite and essential destination.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Reimagining the Bridal Experience: Q&A with Vow'd
Vow’d is bringing new energy to bridal retail. Read our Q&A with Vow’d as they talk reimagining the bridal experience & their latest store.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Art of Activation - Chute Gerdeman
Brands are wooing customers with unique activations that offer that little something extra.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Tech as an Enabler - Chute Gerdeman
Over the past year, tech shifted gears to place focus on prioritizing people, with a newfound focus on enhancing user lifestyle.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Taking a Bite Out of Today's Restaurant Experience - Chute Gerdeman
Restaurant design cannot be clout or defined by the number of likes. Today’s restaurant experience is calling for something more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
SXSW2019: Where Austin Gets Tech Weird - Chute Gerdeman
I walked away from SXSW2019 with plenty of inspiration and a few new ideas on how to incorporate technology. Here are the highlights.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Incremental Change Powers Sustainability in Grocery Retail
Small changes can add up to big impact when it comes to improving sustainability in grocery retail, and benefits include stronger customer loyalty.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Sustainability and Fashion: What We Say vs. What We Do
Ultra-fast-fashion brands are thriving despite a lack of sustainability. For many, sustainability and fashion equals more talk than action
Article ·January 1, 2024
Supporting the New Grocery Consumer - Chute Gerdeman
How brands can gain favor and build a lasting impression in the eyes of the new grocery consumer by being more creative.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Stocking Up on Consumer Values
Consumers are making purchases based on a higher purpose. Learn how consumer values are molding new grocery trends.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Space and Spaces: Mid-Pandemic in NYC - Chute Gerdeman
We check out outdoor exhibits and pop in several retail spots in New York during a recent visit to see how the city is adjusting.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Sold on Reselling – Co-signing the Consignment Store - Chute Gerdeman
Resale culture has erupted with the modern sneakerhead, and fashion gurus of today. Mediums like Stock X and The Real Real make it easy to purchase gently used, or even brand-new secondhand apparel.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Sober Style: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Explore the rise in popularity of Non-Alcoholic Beverages and how retailers can capitalize on this Gen Z preference.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Slow Fashion Startup Changes the Way We Shop All Year Round - Chute Gerdeman
Launched in 2014, the luxe basics brand AYR, meaning All Year Round, has the antidote to disposable fashion… seasonless clothing collections.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Showfields Fosters the Future of Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Part retail, part art, and part community, Showfields is enabling brands to create a direct, physical relationship with its future consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Future of Retail: ShopTalk 2019 Highlights - Chute Gerdeman
ShopTalk 2019 lived up to the hype, proving to be the best retail conference for what’s really happening in retail today and how to shape its future.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Shopping the Champs: A Retail Stage in Motion - Chute Gerdeman
We walked Paris’s Champs-Élysées to see how five flagship brands—Dior, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Zara, and Sephora—are interpreting retail right now on one of the world’s most visible shopping stages. What emerges is a study in hushed couture, performance-led sportswear, mass fashion on a scale, and immersive beauty all sharing the same avenue.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Shopping Goes Automatic - Chute Gerdeman
Shopping has changed as retailers are focus on getting consumers the products they need in the easiest, fastest, and safest possible manner.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Shopping for Sunshine 2018 Issue - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Shopify Moves from Cloud-Based to Community Space - Chute Gerdeman
Canadian based ecommerce platform company, Shopify, is moving from cloud-based to creating a physical retail space for online merchants to transition to brick-and-mortar.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Self-Checkout: The Good, The Bad & The Future
Check out our exploration of the self-checkout argument and take a glimpse into the future of what's after self-checkout.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Savoring Change: The Latest Consumer Food Trends - Chute Gerdeman
The future of food is a vibrant tapestry woven with bold flavors. Read more about the latest food trends shaking up menus and taste buds.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Same IP. Two very different bets. - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Salvation Army Fights Against Food Deserts With Grocery Retail
In an effort to fight back against food deserts and hunger, The Salvation Army is actively getting into the grocery business with the launch of the US’ first-ever nonprofit grocery store.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Rooted in Wellness: Outdoor Spaces Designed for Wellbeing
From staycations to wellness education, in this article we explore what’s making outdoor spaces designed for wellness more popular.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Rockets of Awesome Pops Up - Chute Gerdeman
Rockets of Awesome hit the streets of NYC with their very first Pop Up shop. As fans of the bold and creative brand, we had to make the trip to see the fun for ourselves.
Article ·January 1, 2024
RH Transcends Retail With Residential Hospitality
With infrequent purchases in the furniture category, its forced brands like RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) to rethink the retail experience to increase store traffic. For them, this meant hospitality.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Reviving the Relevance of Restaurant Brands - Chute Gerdeman
Today’s evolving restaurant landscape requires planning for the future. Learn key principles for restaurant brands to align with customer values and stay competitive in a shifting marketplace.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Rethinking the Purpose of Retail with Retail’s Future Designers - Chute Gerdeman
In an effort to give back, we’ve partnered with Rebekah Matheny, assistant professor of interior design at The Ohio State University, and the retail design studio to create a unique mentorship program.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail’s New Healthy Convenience Model - Chute Gerdeman
Focusing on food transparency, giving back, and making healthy food affordable and accessible, a new group of conscious convenience retailers are paving the way for community food destinations, and consumers are responding.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retailers Dial In On Analog - Chute Gerdeman
Digital experiences and new efficiencies kept retail healthy during hard times, but now some brands are bringing analog back in a big way.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Technology at the Speed of Change - Chute Gerdeman
Incorporating purposeful retail technology to solve a problem that once caused friction and, in the end, enhance the customer experience in-store.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Store Reinvestment: The Cost of Doing Nothing
Delaying retail store reinvestment costs more long-term—learn why action beats inaction in modern retail strategy.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Resolutions for 2023
Senior Designer of Brand Environments Richie Le offers his insights and retail resolutions for brands in 2023.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Re-Thought: CBUS Retail 2019 - Chute Gerdeman
Strategists, designers, and thought leaders converge on Columbus for a 2-Day event on where retail is headed and how to shape its future.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Promotes Diversity and Economic Empowerment - Chute Gerdeman
Consumer values play a significant role in spending, and these brands are responding with commitment to diversity and economic empowerment.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail is a Sleeping Giant - Chute Gerdeman
While retail headlines are currently filled with doom and gloom, many positive highlights have just gone under the radar.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail & Hospitality: A Perfect Partnership - Chute Gerdeman
Having such a renowned retail mecca in our own backyard has its benefits. We see trends happening in real time—a true testing ground for brands. With much to take away, one apparent attribute stood tall: Hospitality.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Retail Cultivates Brand Tourism - Chute Gerdeman
Explore how brand tourism can turn temporary admirers into advocates and retail destinations into bucket list experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Restaurants Shift to Support Community - Chute Gerdeman
A few innovative thinkers are doing their best to reassess their current formats in order to meet customer demand and keep their team members productive.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Restaurant Trends: What Comes After Chicken?
We reflect on the chicken sandwich competition and predict what food and restaurant trends will take over menus next.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Restaurant Automation: Striking the Right Balance
At which point does restaurant automation sacrifice brand experience for efficiency? How restaurants can innovate and still be human.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Responsible Business Practices Enhancing Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Rent-A-Center Store Design of the Future Preview
The new Rent-A-Center store design inspires a fresh business model and sets an experiential benchmark for the brand.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Regaining Consumer Trust Via Experience - Chute Gerdeman
Consumer behavior is changing. It’s going to be an uphill battle for brands and services to rebuild consumer trust. Every touchpoint needs to be right.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Real Food, Gets Real Fast with Chipotle Digital Kitchen - Chute Gerdeman
Looking to expand in nontraditional locations and boost online sales, Chipotle introduced its first-ever Chipotle Digital Kitchen.
Article ·January 1, 2024
RD+D Explores Restaurant Design Through 3D Modeling & VR - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
QSR Blends The On-And-Off Premise Experience - Chute Gerdeman
The food may forever be fast, but the space for QSR will continue to embrace experience as consumers look for connection.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Q&A With Choice Market Founder Mike Fogarty - Chute Gerdeman
We recently chatted with Choice Market Founder/CEO, Mike Fogarty about the whys and hows behind the budding, purpose-driven brand.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Q&A With ASG President Carrie Barclay - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
How Private Label Products Became a Viable Growth Engine
Private label products have become strategic assets—blending quality, innovation, and affordability to drive category growth and customer loyalty.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Primed for Play: Toy Fair 2019 - Chute Gerdeman
This week welcomed an action-packed North American International Toy Fair where 26,000 professionals descended upon New York for all things toys.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Preparing for the Alpha Generation
An entire generation of consumers are influencing purchase decisions, and most haven’t yet entered junior high. Meet the Alpha Generation.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Preparing for Next - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pop Culture Rewind: What’s After Barbie Pink?
Popular colors and pop culture styles influence what we buy. Read on as we look to our past for some clues about what's next.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Penney’s: The New Department Store Flagship - Chute Gerdeman
Penney’s is back. We stoped at the new Dallas flagship to see how JCPenney is elevating the best characteristics of the brand.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pedal to the Metal: A Course for Change - Chute Gerdeman
This year marks the 10th anniversary for Pelotonia. Today, the organization has raised over $167 million in hopes to provide a cure so desperately needed for people all over the world. Explore the initiatives of our proud riders and volunteers supporting this cause.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pawrents Are Driving New Away From Home Experiences - Chute Gerdeman
There’s a growing family dynamic that may or may not involve children and it’s driving an entire economy of not just pet friendly, but pet-inclusive experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pantone’s Color of the Year Mocha Mousse in Retail Design
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025, Mocha Mousse, blends comfort with sophistication. We explain how the rich hue works in retail design.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pantone Color of the Year 2022 - Chute Gerdeman
The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 Very Peri displays a joyous attitude that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expressions.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Pantone Color of the Year 2021 - Chute Gerdeman
For the first time, Pantone has selected an achromatic shade for the Color of the Year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Outdoor Furniture Brand Outer Creates Neighborhood Showrooms - Chute Gerdeman
Outdoor furniture brand Outer embraces its customers and enlists as advocates to host Neighborhood Showrooms nationwide.
Article ·January 1, 2024
On the Road and In the Drive-Thru Lane Again - Chute Gerdeman
Some claim drive-thru as we knew it is gone. But has it really changed? How can QSR and Fast Casual brands differentiate in a crowded field?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Next in Retail: High-Growth Cities and Emerging Markets
Retail growth is shifting to emerging markets, driven by data, migration, and demand for localized, experiential retail.
Article ·January 1, 2024
New Restaurant Design for Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - Chute Gerdeman
Get an early look at the new restaurant design for Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken including brand refresh, dual drive-thru, and more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
How Digital is Shaping a New Era of Toy Store Experiences
Toy store experiences have evolved from analog playgrounds into immersive spaces blending nostalgia and tech, captivating kids and adults.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Neighborhood Goods Disrupts the Department Store Model - Chute Gerdeman
Neighborhood Goods is looking to modernize the retail experience and provide a new twist on the department store for consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Necessary Adaptations - How Brands Are Staying Connected In Current Times - Chute Gerdeman
With priorities shifting, brands are getting creative. Not necessarily to fill their own pockets, rather to extend a helping hand in painting the bigger picture.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Multi-Purpose Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Three specific opportunities for retail and restaurant evolution as shoppers begin to return and the new reality takes shape.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Modern Merch
Read why teens buy shirts emblazoned with bands they've never heard and where the modern merch scene becomes more about image than style.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Modern C-Store: A New Definition of Convenience
The rise of electric vehicles and healthy food demands means modern c-stores have to meet the consumers’ new definition of “convenience.”
Article ·January 1, 2024
Mobile Retail Delivers Concierge Services - Chute Gerdeman
As an extension of the store, mobile retail today presents the opportunity to provide concierge services delivered right to your door.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Meals in the Metaverse - Chute Gerdeman
Major restaurant brands from McDonald’s to Panera Bread are already making their mark or planning for experiences in the Metaverse.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Maximalism: Well, It's Someone's Zen
If your aesthetic leans toward extra, maximalism could be your thing. See how the design trend is showing up in celeb homes, retail, and more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Make Way For The Modern Traveler - Chute Gerdeman
Consumers are itching to get out of the house, but travel has changed. Can creative brand initiatives instill the travel bug in us once again?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Make It Shoppable - Chute Gerdeman
The clicks and bricks commerce conversation is expanding with the introduction of new shoppable experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Luxury Gyms of Tomorrow
Learn how luxury gyms are creating a new view of fitness culture with elevated spaces and cutting-edge technology.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Lush Makes a Splash With a Tech-Focused Concept - Chute Gerdeman
In the center of Japanese youth culture and fashion in the Harajuku district, Lush embraces experience and technology to engage consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Louis Vuitton – Auditory Accessibility At Its Finest
Explore how Louis Vuitton enhances retail with auditory accessibility, balanced sound design, and an inclusive shopping experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Looking Ahead: Retail Predictions in 2021 - Chute Gerdeman
A new year marks a new beginning for consumers and brands alike. Looking ahead with optimism we've identified key retail predictions for 2021.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Lessons From a Shifting Luxury Retail Category - Chute Gerdeman
As with other consumer segments, the call for “experiential value” is influencing the luxury retail requiring brands to think more creatively than just handing the customer a glass of champagne while she or he shops for a watch.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Lee’s Revamps Its Restaurant Brand Experience with RRR
Discover how Lee’s transformed its restaurant brand experience using a scalable RRR strategy that blends design, identity, and performance.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship Designed by Chute Gerdeman
Krispy Kreme announces a new NYC Flagship Store opening early 2020 in Times Square featuring store design by Chute Gerdeman.
Article ·January 1, 2024
It’s a Team Sport: Chuties Share Their Favorite Memories
Sometimes it's good to pause and reflect. Join us as our team shares a few of their favorite recent work moments.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Is Retail Chasing Restaurant?
Retailers and restaurants have largely been kept on separate plates. Here's how savvy retailers are blending them together to create a recipe for success!
Article ·January 1, 2024
Is Localization The Answer? - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
News ·January 1, 2024
IRDC Recap - Decoding New and Optimistic Retail Futures - Chute Gerdeman
IRDC was incredible this year! There’s no doubt about it, brands are moving and shaking in exciting ways.
Article ·January 1, 2024
International Brands Flocking to Urban Centers
International brands are expanding into U.S. cities like NYC, drawn by lower rents and growing demand for immersive in-store shopping experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Integrating Acoustics Into Restaurant Design - Chute Gerdeman
Modern, minimalist, and industrial design trends mean hard materials dominate surfaces in today’s commercial spaces. The use of so much wood, metal, and glass, not to mention restaurants taking over industrial spaces with high ceilings, all result in a lot of loud spaces. Add to that a restaurant’s need for durable and cleanable (non-porous) surfaces, and suddenly there are few opportunities available for acoustic treatment.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Inspirations From The Road: Hatch Show Print - Chute Gerdeman
We visit Hatch Show Print; an institution in the print industry, with a focus on exceptional Letterpress for music, sports, and entertainment.
Article ·January 1, 2024
In Bricks We Trust: Why the Future of DTC is Physical - Chute Gerdeman
Consumers inherently trust brands that have a physical presence, and today's DTC brands are finding new confidence in the offline space.
Article ·January 1, 2024
If You’re Waiting for Black Friday, You’re Too Late - Chute Gerdeman
October is the new November. For retail leaders, this is more than just a shift in timing. It’s a complete strategic shift in how to approach the holidays with consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
I Work, You Work, We All Work with Crow Works - Chute Gerdeman
Working together, Chute Gerdeman and Crow Works developed the second vendor collaboration display to showcase a truly flexible workspace.
Guide ·January 1, 2024
Huckberry Pops Up With a Shoppable Adventure Guide - Chute Gerdeman
Online men's lifestyle brand Huckberry pops up in New York City with the brand's first-ever shoppable outdoor adventure guide.
Article ·January 1, 2024
From Screen to Table: How Viral Food Trends Influence What We Eat
Recent economic, societal, and technological shifts have stirred up a unique set of food trends influencing what and how we eat.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Beyond Signage: How Grocery Stores Should Communicate to Shoppers
Learn how the evolving grocery store experience has brands thinking beyond signage and relearning how to communicate with shoppers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
How Design Drives Growth and Loyalty in Grocery Retail
Grocery retail is evolving into immersive, tech-savvy spaces that boost sales, loyalty, and engagement through experience-driven design.
Article ·January 1, 2024
How Brands Increase Foot Traffic with Insta-Friendly Opportunities - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
International Brands Flocking to Urban Centers
When a store starts to drift away from its brand identity, the change may not be immediately perceptible.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Highlights from the 2018 Retail Summit - Chute Gerdeman
Finally, all the talk about "retail apocalypse" has ended as evident in this year’s 2018 Retail Summit in Columbus, Ohio.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Hicks Nurseries Receives 2025 Shop! Design Award
2025 Silver in the Specialty Store Over 25,000 sf. category recognizes the transformation of Hicks Nurseries’ iconic Long Island destination
Article ·January 1, 2024
Healthy Lifestyles Lead to Healthy Restaurant Concepts
Consumers advocating for good food and healthy living are leading to healthy restaurant concepts that cater to this health minded consumer.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Healthy Control: The Economy of Wellness - Chute Gerdeman
These brands and product designers are working to help us better fit physical and mental wellness into our everyday lives.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Health and Wellness Trends: New Brands Inspiring Healthy Habits
These emerging brands are driving the latest health and wellness trends, introducing personalized solutions and products to the market.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Growing Up Gen Z - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Report ·January 1, 2024
Grocery of the Future Webinar Replay - Chute Gerdeman
Industry experts discuss a successful grocery experience in the modern era and beyond. Provide your email to unlock the full webinar replay.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Grocers Build Third Spaces to Build Community
Learn how grocery stores are creating third spaces to be more than a quick stop while solidifying their role in the community.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The Great Grocery Shakeout: A Shift in Store Dynamics - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Got Moxy? Marriott Does - Chute Gerdeman
Marriott's hotel extension, Moxy isn’t your mom and pop hotel of the past; it’s a destination unto itself in the heart of Seattle’s hottest neighborhood.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Going Touchless - Chute Gerdeman
Consumers have heightened awareness about their shopping environments and how safe they are at every touchpoint. As a result, brands are doubling down on touch-free experiences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Glossier: Beauty in NYC SoHo
We stopped by the new Glossier Flagship in NYC SoHo to see how the latest physical embodiment of the brand is creating a fresh beauty experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
GlobalShop: An Industry Allegiance of Inspired Retail Design - Chute Gerdeman
As the industry’s largest annual retail design industry trade show, GlobalShop has combined insights and innovation in store design, visual merchandising, retail technology, and shopper marketing for the last 25 years.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Get In The Game - Brands Activate Users Via Gaming - Chute Gerdeman
Seeing the spike in video game usage during lockdown, some brands have made swift changes to market themselves in these gaming environments.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Gen Z: Retail's New Conscious Consumers - Chute Gerdeman
While Gen Z is busy shaping their future, they’re also forming conscious decisions about what they buy and why.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Gen Alphas are Hungry for Something Different
Gen Alpha is poised to be the largest, most diverse generation yet. Will their influences & food preferences impact grocers & restaurants?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Gameplay Meets Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Silently, video games are making their way across retailers and asserting themselves as a big-time player in brand experience. Insights from Chute Gerdeman.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Future of Play 2018 Issue - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
From Transactions to Tribes: Collectible Exchange Culture
Collectible Exchange: Not just about buying and selling; it's about forging communities and finding a deeper meaning in your shopping experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
From Stadium to Store: Why Brands Bet on Football Season - Chute Gerdeman
We’re approaching the biggest sporting event in America, and brands are racing just as hard to get onto the field, and into the parking lot, concourse, and living room.
Report ·January 1, 2024
Fresh Ideas, Research, & Reports - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
For The Love Of Denim - Chute Gerdeman
There is something to be said about the relationships we form with our wardrobe, and denim often reigns supreme.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Food Halls: A Rising Trend
Food halls went from obscurity to one of the hottest restaurant trends across the globe. Learn why the format has become so popular.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Five Consumer Behavior Trends We're Watching This Year
From multi-sensory experiences to mindful retail environments, learn which consumer behavior trends will be most prominent in 2024.
Article ·January 1, 2024
FCB Earns Recognition in Advertising Age’s “2018 Agencies to Watch”
FCB, parent company and creative partner to Chute Gerdeman, was recognized as one of Advertising Age’s top 10 “Agencies to Watch” for 2018.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Fast Company Innovation Fest 2019 - Chute Gerdeman
Highlights from Fast Company Innovation Fest 2019 - filled with insights, behind the scenes looks into operations, retail tours, and thoughts from leaders.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Farmatodo Unveils Customer-Centric Flagship Store Design
Latin America leading pharmacy and wellness retailer, Farmatodo debuts engaging and customer-centric flagship store design in Maracaibo.
Article ·January 1, 2024
FAO Schwarz Returns to New York With A New Flagship Toy Store - Chute Gerdeman
Iconic toy and retail brand FAO Schwarz opens its doors to a new immersive flagship location in the heart of NewYork City.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Exploring Walmart IRL - Chute Gerdeman
Walmart’s new Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL) store could be a peek into Retail of the Future. We couldn’t wait to explore the new retail technology in action.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Experiential Retail: Small-Scale Tactics, Big Engagement
No need for million-dollar installations to deliver meaningful, memorable experiential retail. These small-scale tactics can drive big engagement.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Redefining Fun: Experiential and Active Leisure Trends
Read more about the new experiential and active leisure trends that are gaining popularity as consumers aim to combine fun and health.
Guide ·January 1, 2024
Experience Chicago: A Windy City Adventure Guide - Chute Gerdeman
Among one of the largest cities in the US, and a diverse group of neighborhoods, there's sure to be something for everyone in Chicago. Explore some of our favorite finds and even a few of our own retail designs.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Expand the Brand - Chute Gerdeman
It’s going to take more than just opening the doors and flipping on the lights for in-person experiences to return to their former glory. If you’re not thinking of new and unique experiences that encourage social engagement, store visits will be finished.
Article ·January 1, 2024
EuroShop 2020 – Experiencing the Future of Retail - Chute Gerdeman
Our visit to this year’s EuroShop was a feast for the senses and a shot of adrenaline for our beloved retail industry.
Article ·January 1, 2024
European Holiday Markets – Analyzing Holiday Overseas - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Game On: Esports Entertainment Coming to a Mall Near You - Chute Gerdeman
As gaming fever is spreading and spanning generations, esports entertainment venues may be the next mall destination.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Empowerment Through Healthcare Data
Learn how healthcare data is shifting the health balance of power to individuals and the brands who serve them.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Empowerment and Education Through Emotional Design - Chute Gerdeman
Stepping inside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, visitors are not only moved to make a change, but also empowered to take action.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Embodying Experiential Dining - Chute Gerdeman
Aster Hall, a Chicago food hall, is delivering an unrivaled luxury dining experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Elevating the Travel Retail Experience
The global travel retail industry is growing rapidly. Are brands ready to be more than present and give travelers a rewarding experience?
Article ·January 1, 2024
El Pollo Loco Unveils New 'Restaurant of the Future' Design Concept - Chute Gerdeman
Fast-casual chain El Pollo Loco partnered with Chute Gerdeman to develop a flexible and modular prototype to meet evolving customer demands.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Eatertainment: The Social Dining Experience - Chute Gerdeman
A new chain of activity-centric “eatertainment” concepts are elevating the playing field by capturing consumer attention and appetites.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Easton Town Center Lays The Blueprint For The Modern Mall Experience - Chute Gerdeman
Once social epicenters of American retail, the traditional mall needs to evolve to exist. Easton lays the blueprint for a modern experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
East Market Brings New Flavor To Historic Neighborhood - Chute Gerdeman
The new East Market, nestled in the heart of Old Town East, is a fresh home to various small restaurants, local shops, and more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Duluth Trading Co. Gets Down to Brick-and-Mortar Business - Chute Gerdeman
Notable for its cheeky ads for products like buck-naked underwear, ballroom jeans, and no-yank tanks, Duluth Trading Co, is now bringing its humor to everyday, universal truths at retail.
Article ·January 1, 2024
DTC Brand Greendigs Plants Roots with a Pop-Up Experience - Chute Gerdeman
Direct-to-consumer plant and homegoods brand Greendigs recently launched its first-ever physical retail experience in Columbus.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Drive-Thru is King: Restaurant Innovation on the Go
From the original format to new AI-integrated—drive-thru continues to lead the way in restaurant innovation. Here's how.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Does Anyone Care About the Metaverse?
The Metaverse is taking shape right now, and brands are moving quickly to make their mark. But should we care and if so, why?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Digital Balance - Chute Gerdeman
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing when it comes to digital. We CAN create immersive physical environments and unique experiences for the consumer. Digital can even be the catalyst.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Designing for Restaurant Agility
To survive in this always-morphing industry, it's important that concepts consider restaurant agility. Enter the “flexaurant.”
Article ·January 1, 2024
Keep Up With Consumers: A New Age of Department Store Revolution - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Denny Gerdeman Retrospective - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Delivery Demands Drive Virtual Restaurant Concepts - Chute Gerdeman
Increased delivery demands are driving QSR and fast casual brands to explore ghost or virtual restaurants concepts to cater to consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Cultural Integration in Retail: Navigating Authenticity and Inclusion
Learn more about how brands approach cultural integration in a way that feels inclusive and authentic for their consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Cultivating a Fresh Experience for Hicks Nurseries
Hicks Nurseries needed a space that championed their products and felt more open and shoppable. Get a peek at the new store design.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Creating Calm: Mindful Retail Design Trends
Calming, sensory-friendly shopping experiences are on the rise. Read on to explore more mindful retail design trends.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Creating a Consumer Connection Through Community - Chute Gerdeman
Brands big and small are re-assessing their efforts to bring a sense of community into their offer and to connect with consumers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Consumer Resilience - Chute Gerdeman
A pandemic-crunched supply chain has consumers seeking ways to become less reliant on specific brands, retailers, and manufacturers.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Complimentary Combo: Subscription Services & Brick-and-Mortar - Chute Gerdeman
It’s a natural extension for traditional brick-and-mortar brands to develop their own subscription services and offer the same level of brand engagement to shoppers who haven’t even left home, or are just too busy to visit their favorite stores.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Circular Design for Sustainable Restaurants
Learn how modern eateries are implementing circular design practices to achieve more sustainable restaurants.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Chute Gerdeman Wins Shop! Design Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce its Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship has won a coveted Global Design Award from Shop!
Article ·January 1, 2024
Chute Gerdeman Wins Retail Design Institute Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce its Krispy Kreme Flagship earned a coveted spot on the Retail Design Institute's Class of 2020 list.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Chute Gerdeman Expands Capabilities With New Leadership - Chute Gerdeman
With new design leadership Chute Gerdeman is expanding its capabilities to deliver true business transformation.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Cause Casual: Restaurants With a Social Purpose
Often referred to as cause casual, restaurants are taking the core of their business—serving great food—and wrapping it in a social mission.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Catering to Customization – The Next Wave of Retail Experience - Chute Gerdeman
It’s about options, and today’s shopper finds empowerment in the freedom of choice, with a hands-on connection to the experience. Customization is more important than ever in retail, even at a micro scale.
Article ·January 1, 2024
CAMP New York: A Family Retail Experience - Chute Gerdeman
Imagine a place where kids can be kids and adults can relive their youth in a true family retail experience. That’s CAMP.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Building Relationships Through Health & Wellness - Chute Gerdeman
Keen on individual health and wellness shoppers are on high alert and looking to brands, now more than ever, to be a part of the solution.
News ·January 1, 2024
Build-A-Bear at ICON Park – A Remarkable “Retailtainment” Experience is Coming Soon - Chute Gerdeman
We’re thrilled to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the new multi-level interactive Build-A-Bear Workshop experience coming to ICON Park in Orlando.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Breakfast Centric Restaurants on the Rise - Chute Gerdeman
Breakfast and brunch continue to shine bright in the restaurant industry. Here's a look at few of those on the sunny side of the trend.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Refuse to Stay in Their Lane on the Journey to the Consumer - Chute Gerdeman
In a quest for deeper interactions with consumers, brands are launching campaigns well outside of their usual toolkit. Insights from Chute Gerdeman: Award-Winning Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Push For Small Business Support - Chute Gerdeman
Big brands are stepping up, and offering a helping hand to small business in this time of need.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Making Good: Sustainability for People and Planet
The fashion industry is undergoing a sustainability shift, with brands prioritizing ethical supply chains, eco-friendly materials, and reducing waste.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Journey Beyond the DTC World - Chute Gerdeman
For DTC brands an online-first strategy helps establish themselves. Learn how extending into retail can build the relationship.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Fight to Close The Gap on Health Equity - Chute Gerdeman
From online platforms to partnerships, we’ve identified the brands taking an active role to elevate health equity.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands Creating Food Playgrounds - Chute Gerdeman
Restaurant and retail brands are constantly looking for new ways to engage consumers–exploring new tastes, building communities, and creating unique food experiences that keeps them coming back.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brands as Status Symbols - Chute Gerdeman
Successful brands are finding ways to inspire status symbols by embracing social signals and tapping into pop culture moments.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Brand-Right Journey - Chute Gerdeman
Brands need to speak in their unique voice, especially for store re-openings, in order build confidence and reassurance in the branded environment.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Boomers: The Age of Opportunity
As Boomers open the curtains on their third act, it’s imperative that brands don’t miss an opportunity with this energized consumer.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Bookable Experiences - Chute Gerdeman
With extraneous spending being curbed and personal services postponed, bookable experiences could become a new level of access as we get back out in the world.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Bolstering executive leadership; Christopher Barcelona is new Chief Innovation and Growth Officer - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Blu Dot Clicks With Showroom Bricks - Chute Gerdeman
From ecommerce to brick and mortar, we break down Blu Dot’s showroom strategy, and why this retail model works in today’s market.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Blockchain Technology Brings Transparency to Grocery Retail - Chute Gerdeman
As a decentralized digital ledger of information, blockchain technology is now showing powerful potential for the grocery industry in terms of transparency and product traceability.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Beauty Inclusivity meets the Forgotten Customer - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Basics Market Empowers Consumers With Access and Education - Chute Gerdeman
Portland, Oregon based Basics Market is looking to not only make high quality foods accessible, but also empower consumers post-purchase.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Baby Care Grows Up
In the baby care industry, more than just diapers are changing. Learn what today's parents are looking for in their baby's products.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Autonomous Retail Isn’t the Future, It’s the Present - Chute Gerdeman
While autonomous retail experiences are still new, the self-operating brand experiences are blending efficiency, tech, and autonomy together.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Asset Strategies Group Acquires Chute Gerdeman - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Art Transcending Reality in Columbus - Chute Gerdeman
The biggest AR mural experience on the planet happens to be in our neighborhood, Columbus, Ohio.
Article ·January 1, 2024
An Out of the Box Toy Experience - Chute Gerdeman
As we approach the unboxing of a future of the toy retail experience here are some key themes for brands and retailers to consider.
Article ·January 1, 2024
An Inclusive Retail Movement - Chute Gerdeman
Today, the need for inclusivity is playing an even more significant role in the retail experience as Millennials and Gen Z look to a life undefined by traditional generalizations.
Article ·January 1, 2024
An Essential Evolution - Looking Ahead For Grocery And Food Hall - Chute Gerdeman
We’re in unprecedented times and it's not hard to see a swift evolution upcoming for groceries, food halls, and restaurants.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Amazon Spheres: An Ecosystem for Workplace Culture - Chute Gerdeman
As an ecosystem for the future of workplace culture, Amazon Spheres is an urban conservatory campus in the heart of downtown Seattle.
Article ·January 1, 2024
AI in the Restaurant Industry
Could more AI in the restaurant industry help address labor shortages and speed of service? Here is our take on the potential AI benefits.
Article ·January 1, 2024
The AI Retail Revolution
A retail labor shortage is putting pressure on employees. Could more AI in retail be the answer? How might it impact the customer experience?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Affordability is In: Retail’s Resale Transformation
Shoppers have shifted their priorities. The demand for affordability plus high quality has created a new retail resale ecosystem.
Article ·January 1, 2024
Adapting to the Social Commerce Era
Social media and e-commerce allow users to browse, share, and buy directly. See what's shaping the social commerce revolution
Article ·January 1, 2024
Activated Associates are Brand Assets - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman - award-winning retail design and branding: Retail Experience Design
Article ·January 1, 2024
Accessible Luxury: Tapping into Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
What does it take to become a luxury brand younger generations desire? And what is accessible luxury, anyway?
Article ·January 1, 2024
Abercrombie & Fitch Launches a Campus Learning Lab - Chute Gerdeman
Apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has gone back to school with the launch of its new "learning lab" concept on OSU campus.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Visual Display of Creative Thinking and Collaboration - Chute Gerdeman
What began as an office visual merchandising initiative, soon grew into a dynamic showcase of creativity, and a platform for vendors voices.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Taste of Tech: Is Your Restaurant Ready? - Chute Gerdeman
A lot has changed in terms of technology in the last two decades of the restaurant industry. Eating out is anything but ordinary at this point. Here’s a closer look at today’s trending tech.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Social Shoptalk: Retail’s Resilience in a Digital Age - Chute Gerdeman
#NotMyRetailApocalypse was the basis to this year’s Shoptalk theme. Chute Gerdeman CEO and esteemed industry enthusiast, Brian Shafley attended this year’s conference, and helped give us insight into new ways technology has become the perfect side-kick to the shopping experience.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Not So Traditional Retail Holiday - Chute Gerdeman
Brands are opening their doors physically and virtually, to new ideas in hopes of saving some sense of holiday retail magic.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A New Appreciation of Home - Chute Gerdeman
With new emotional needs and priorities, consumers reevaluated the needs of the home, and it turns out, life demanded so much more.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Modern C-Store Design for MAPCO - Chute Gerdeman
With a new MAPCO store opening around the corner, we worked with our partners to put the finishing touches on their new Store of the Future.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Millcraft Paper Experience - Chute Gerdeman
At this year’s Millcraft Paper Show suppliers such as French Paper Co. and Sappi showcased powerful displays to the 550 guests, substantiating a statement that proved to be the underlying theme to the event: Long Live Paper.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Look Inside Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors - Chute Gerdeman
Spark your senses and step inside the highly anticipated and uber popular Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A Designer’s Take on Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz
Retail designer, Zach Uhazy, shares how retail brands and designers can make the most of Pantone 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz.
Article ·January 1, 2024
A $99B Opportunity: How Agritourism and Culinary Travel Are Reshaping The Vacation As We Know It - Chute Gerdeman
Travel is changing. Not in small ways like bigger resorts or newer attractions, but in how we define a vacation itself.
Article ·January 1, 2024
design:retail Recognizes Michael Munchoff in 40 Under 40 Award - Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman’s Creative Director, Michael Munchoff, has been chosen by design:retail to be part of the magazine’s 4th annual 40 Under 40 awards.
Article ·January 1, 2024
3 Retail Design Trends To Transform 2019 - Chute Gerdeman
The roar of retail’s doom has shifted towards opportunity and optimism. As we head into 2019 here’s 3 retail design trends we see leading the way.
Article ·January 1, 2024
3 C-Store Trends Redefining Convenience - Chute Gerdeman
New c-store trends are redefining the meaning of convenience and opening the door for retail disruption on the road ahead.
News ·January 1, 2024
2026 Holiday Season Performance & Consumer Activity Recap - Chute Gerdeman
In a controversial, turbulent year for retail, join us as we analyze an impressive holiday performance from brands and consumers alike.
Article ·January 1, 2024
2025 Food and Beverage Trends: What Retailers Need to Know
Bold flavors, sustainability, and experiential foods all make up a list of food and beverage trends driven by growing consumer preferences.
Article ·January 1, 2024
2025 - A Year In Review - Chute Gerdeman
Spend some time with us as we reflect on some of our favorite projects & insights that came to fruition in 2025.
Article ·January 1, 2024
2023 Pantone Color of the Year: Viva Magenta
Viva Magenta, Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year, is a bold signal of strength and compassion. How might we see it come to life this year?