Signs of the Times – A Modern Approach to In-store Design by Martin Roberts
There has been an enormous shift in the way people shop once they’re inside the store. It’s all about clearing obstacles for the customer. Recent research shows that easing shopper frustration is the most promising path to higher sales. That’s why Walmart is replacing its 15-foot-high shelves with lower-profile displays, to give shoppers a clear
Morris Furniture’s Cincinnati Store – A Glimpse of Furniture’s Future
The future of furniture retailing is on display in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the new Morris Furniture Co., Inc. location that opened in January. Reflecting the preference of today’s shoppers for smaller, more focused shopping spaces, the new Morris complex is made up of five separate, inter-connected stores. There are multiple entrances with signage and messaging
Morris Furniture Unveils Store Featuring Innovative Martin Roberts Design Elements
A unique new Morris Furniture Co., Inc. location in Cincinnati is holding a grand opening on Jan. 11, 2011, that will unveil new interior elements designed by Martin Roberts Design Inc., Stamford, CT. The Morris complex features five separate, inter-connected stores that provide customers with unrivaled selection in an environment that’s easier to shop and
Morris Furniture Sets Grand Opening at Five-Store Complex
Includes Ashley, specialty, full-line stores Morris Furniture will grand open 72,000 square feet of home furnishings stores here Tuesday, featuring four branded storefronts joining an existing Ashley Furniture HomeStore. Published first in Furniture Today. The leased space, off Interstate 275 near Tri-County Mall in the Cincinnati suburb of Springdale, is an estimated $3 million investment
Women Have a Unique Ability to Tell if an Environment is Clean
Is it intuition or a sixth sense? For women, it begins with breathing in. When she opens the fridge, she can easily evaluate whether or not the food is edible. When she enters a room, she can quickly tell if the room is dusty, dry, musty, fresh or clean just by smelling the air. Women
Palliser Furniture to Launch Rebranding Effort for High Point Market
As published in Home Furnishings Business Friday, October 15, 2010 – Palliser, one of North America’s leading furniture manufacturers, will unveil a new showroom design for the 2010 October High Point Furnishings Market. The new showroom layout is just one component in the rebranding effort for Palliser. Historically, the company has operated under a product-focused
Martin Roberts to Speak at NHFA Seminar Series at High Point Fall Market
Martin Roberts Design announced today that Martin Roberts will participate in the NHFA Seminar Series at the High Point Fall Market October 16th through 21st. Martin’s presentation is titled “Sell More, More Often”. He will share his insights into the next generation of home furnishings stores and on his recent successes. You can look forward
It is Christmas in Barbados
Martin Roberts Design’s visual merchandising team has just installed their first 2010 Christmas displays in the Dwellings Barbados home furnishing store. “Even though Christmas has arrived early in Barbados it is time to start thinking about Christmas displays” says Martin Roberts. It’s all about making the most of the season, ideas to drive customers into
Martin Roberts to Speak at Furniture First’s 2010 Annual Symposium
Martin Roberts Design announced today that Martin Roberts will join other dynamic and knowledgeable speakers at Furniture First’s 2010 Annual Symposium. The event will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina September 10th through 12th. Furniture First is a buying group for independent retailers nationwide. Martin’s breakout talk is titled “Sell More, More Often”. Attendees will
Martin Roberts Design Completes University of Arkansas Project
Martin Roberts Design recently completed the store design as well as window displays and graphics for the University of Arkansas’ new bookstore.