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VM&RD; is India’s only magazine on Visual Merchandising and Retail Design and was launched in September 2005, VM&RD; underscores the best there is to the systematic art of creating a complete retail experience. Each issue of the magazine focuses on all aspects of retail design and visual merchandising in the context of branded shopping environment.

INOX goes all Art Deco & chic at Gorakhpur

Human centric design meets art deco aesthetics at INOX located in City Mall in Gorakhpur , Uttar Pradesh. Designed by Sync Design Studio, the entertainment space seeks to offer old world charm in a contemporary setting to cater to the city’s cinema lovers.

3 mins

Elevating aspirations seamlessly…

Envisaged as an aspirational space, luxury furniture store Ventura in Bangalore, designed by FADD Studio, is all about highlighting accessible luxury in an aesthetic ambiance.

2 mins

Sleek, smart & Scandinavian

Spread across 2500 sq. ft., Havwoods flagship retail outlet in Mumbai is an experience centre informing customers about what the brand stands for. Designed by Mumbai based JAD studio, the showroom reflect the ethos of the Scandinavian brand while offering a contemporary retail experience to users.

2 mins

How London's Oldest Tea Shop Became An Immersive Story

Twinings’ reopened historical flagship store, designed by creative agency Dalziel & Pow, is an experiential ode to the brand’s rich heritage, innovation, wellness, lifestyle and ethical sourcing. It is also a tea aficionado’s delight.

3 mins

Signs of the times…

Indiewalls, a Brooklyn based art consultancy company, launched the signage Indiesigns project to spread the messages of best Covid safety practices across retail and other public spaces. Offering a showcase platform for independent artists, the company produces custom wall, floor and window signs for businesses. Designed by artists, these signs remind and encourage people to maintain social distancing and follow other safety protocols. The decals and signs have been custom designed by independent artists who have suffered loss of work due to Covid-19. They present information in colourful and creative ways while conforming to CDC guidelines. In an interaction with VMRD, Gavi Wolf, CEO, Indesign, shares more information on the project, the future of signage in retail, and more.

5 mins

All That Glitters Is Now Virtual!

Taking jewellery buying into a new realm of experience is VirtuLab, a new foray by Design Desk. The ‘Virtual Jewellery Showroom’ solution conceptualized by VirtuLab enables Jewellers to host fully immersive 3D showrooms, while being able to display designs & collections, in the process creating a brick and mortar like user experience. Buyers can see all the options displayed on windows, podiums & catalogues – simulating the real world showroom browsing experience. By clicking on a particular piece, visitors can also access its detailed information & closeup photographs. Simultaneously, the buyer can also connect with the sales team through multiple options like chat, video call or Whatsapp from inside the virtual showroom. Rohit Saraogi, CEO - VirtuLab, shares with the VMRD more on the initiative and about the role of technology in retail going forward.

5 mins

‘Predictive analytics help retailers reduce costs'

Front-end technology in the retail space often poses a dichotomy. On one hand it’s becoming more relevant and critical than ever, and on the other, it’s perceived to be a cost intensive and indulgent investment that can wait. So what’s the way forward? Lloyd Mathias, Business Strategist and Angel Investor, and former Asia Marketing Head of HP, shares with VMRD, his thoughts on what lies ahead in the retail technology solutions space and what can make it a more meaningful and value-driven investment in retail.

4 mins

‘Rather than spending more, spend intelligently'

ANAROCK Retail, the retail advisory and consulting arm of leading independent real estate services company, ANAROCK Group, recently announced a strategic partnership with international retail design and delivery specialist Vindico to offer comprehensive services catering to retail stores in the postpandemic world. In an exclusive interaction with VMRD, Anuj Kejriwal, MD & CEO - ANAROCK Retail, shares more thoughts on the strategic partnership, the future of retail, how retailers can invest prudently, and more.

4 mins

Metro on the pop-up bandwagon

In keeping with the market conditions and prevailing consumer Sentiment, brands have got on the pop-up store mode, giving door step shopping and drive-through experience to customers, where the customer places the order and has the shopping bag delivered in the car. Metro Shoes, one of the largest fashion footwear retailers with 500+ stand alone store across 128 cities, has been among the latest to undertake such an initiative called the Metro Home Shop’ Alisha Malik, Vice President, Marketing and E-commerce, Metro Brands Ltd, shares with VMRD more perspectives on the new initiative.

4 mins

‘Right balance of physical & digital is the way forward'

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej group, recently announced that its brand - U&US - has become the first Indian company to have its specialised retail store format – ‘U&Us Home Design Studio’ registered as a trademark for its distinct character and concept. In a special interaction with VMRD, Manoj Rathi, Assistant Vice President, Godrej Interio, and Head, U&Us Home Design Studio, shares what this milestone means to the company and the emerging customer trends and challenges for the interiors industry in the new normal.

3 mins

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VM&RD is India’s only magazine on Visual Merchandising and Retail Design and was launched in September 2005, VM&RD underscores the best there is to the systematic art of creating a complete retail experience. Each issue of the magazine focuses on all aspects of retail design and visual merchandising in the context of branded shopping environment.