The In-Store Show incorporating IDW
The annual In-Store Show incorporating International Display Week was held this year from 20-22 May 2007 at Earls Court. This is the event for everyone involved in the retail industry, helping brands and retailers improve customer experience, ensure brands stand out, and improve their sales.

Barbours
You will always find a unique shopping experience awaiting you at Barbours Fashion store. Established since 1856 this special store situated in South West Scotland is independently owned and family managed by Peter and Colin Barbour, who are now the fifth generation of the family.

Inspiration - Shopping in Malaysia
Our Retail Development Consultant Barry Stedham recalls his recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, with its 72 malls, huge bustling markets and food to die for.

 

How to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary
Department Stores are facing even tougher trading conditions than ever before, battling against squeezed margins and keen competition. We exist in a highly competitive era, where shoppers have a huge variety of where to buy, and so the department store of the 21st century needs to offer wide ranges of product, maintain good value and quality service along with an aesthetically pleasing and entertaining environment.

De Gruchy, Jersey
Ulster Stores group, which owns Moores of Coleraine in Northern Ireland and de Gruchy in Jersey are set for a major refurbishment as part of a £4 million transformation. Jersey is the most Southerly Island of the British Isles and is the largest of the Channel Islands situated only 22km off the north-west coast of France and 140 km south of England, and with increasing direct air routes is easily accessible for a large part of the UK.

Inspiration - Junction 32
Sue Ovens visits Junction 32. This massive designer outlet is situated on the outskirts of the ancient town of Castleford on the M62 and is an ever growing popular retail/leisure village.

 

Metro Sexual Man
An increase in the male grooming procedure has given birth to a new niche in the market place, the ‘metro sexual’ a modern, urban man in tune with his sensitive side, grooming and fashion needs with a sense of social awareness.

Palmers, Bury St Edmunds
Palmers was founded in Great Yarmouth in 1837. The company celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year and claims the Great Yarmouth store is the longest established independent department store in the country. Palmers Ltd is now one of the largest independent retailers in East Anglia employing over 400 staff in its 5 stores.

Inspiration - WholeMan Bond Street London
People have been talking about the Metrosexual revolution for years now, but it seems that its translation into retail that actually works has been a long time coming. G.Room and Space NK Men are the only two dedicated men's health and beauty concepts to make a stir in London, and G.Room has since closed its doors. Now however we have another contender to try its hand at this elusive target customer.

 

The new CDM Regulations
This month we look at how CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations will affect you.

Chopes of Bideford
Founded in 1898, Chopes is a family run business that has been an integral part of Bideford town centre for over 100 years. JSA were contracted by Chopes to undertake a full refurbishment of the store, including a major rethink of the ladies fashion department.

Inspiration - Barry Stedham
This month Barry Stedham reports on his recent trip to New Zealand.

 

This Green and Pleasant Land
Julian Hoad, Senior Designer, takes a look at the developing market of the eco-brand. "As consumers we now expect far more accessible knowledge about a brand than we used to. I guess you can put fairtrade coffee into a restaurant and have a clear conscience. But does that really go far enough to ally a consumers concern that they and you are doing enough?"

Hoopers Wilmslow
In summer 2006, JSA was engaged by Hoopers Wilmslow to undertake a major revamp of the childrenswear department and also asked to tackle the cookshop department.

Inspiration - Julian Hoad Senior Designer
Chooses some of his favourite eco-brands and products.

 

Browns of York
Browns of York is an award-winning, independent, family-owned department store that has been operating in York for over 100 years. JSA were taken on for a significant revamp of the cosmetics and fragrance department. During the project JSA also handled the design and build of the relocated handbags, ladies accessories and hosiery departments.

Inspiration - Sue Cole Design Manager
Chooses some of her current favourite design ideas and products.

 

Chadds of Lowestoft
When JSA were asked to put forward proposals for re-planning and refurbishing the furnishing floor, the main recommendation centred around the consolidation of "textiles" (curtains, carpets and linens), a centralised service counter and the extension of the furniture department.

Client care and development
How often do any of us take the time and trouble to thank or praise someone, an organisation or a store for doing a great job? Would we even know who to thank or would we even take the time to find out anyway?