DESIGN
Design: Analysis
Howard Hughes Corp.’s New York Project Promises to Be a Hit
Mar 15, 2012 1:32 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The redevelopment of the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan would turn the property into a LEED-certified glass and steel structure....
U.S. Retailers Look for Fresh Approaches to Store Design
Apr 21, 2011 7:53 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Many retailers have turned their attention to revamping in-store design and branding strategies to distinguish themselves....
Design: Architecture
Expansion, Renovations Planned at Florida’s Sawgrass Mills
Jun 24, 2011 11:22 AM, Staff Reports
Simon Property Group's announcement of renovations and an expansion of Sawgrass Mills leads this week's rundown of leasing, development and people news....
RECon Exhibitors Hope to Stir Up Excitement With New Products and Services
May 20, 2011 12:47 PM, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
RECon will serve as center stage for companies unveiling the latest retail real estate innovations....
Retail Traffic Design Gallery
SADI 2010 – Peeps and Company
Mar 16, 2011 11:34 AM
Seeking to elevate the awareness of its brands, Just Born Inc., hired RTKL to create a new retail flagship for its line of candy products including Peeps, Mike And Ike, Hot Tamales, Teenee Beanee and Peanut Chews. The resulting design is a fully-customized and branded retail environment that communicates each product’s uniqueness while still positioning them under a central Peeps and Company identity....
SADI 2010 - First Financial Bank
Mar 4, 2011 12:17 PM
As part of a holistic effort to consolidate from seven bank brands to one, First Financial Bank wanted a banking experience based upon personal relationships and personal service that would ultimately create ongoing relationships based upon trust and great advice. First Financial Bank also wanted to break the mold of the traditional transactional banking retail and incorporate sales based banking. ...
SADI 2010 – Chi-nnati’s
Feb 15, 2011 12:24 PM
New Fast/Casual Dining
The Chi-nnatis concept was conceived by one brother from Cincinnati and one from Chicago, both of whom love pizza and the art of sharing. The design transformed an existing Mexican restaurant into a new hip pizza parlor. The new scheme opens the view into the restaurant and creates an architectural beacon for the brand. The finished concept is warm and inviting, yet still feels urban and modern....
SADI 2010 – Burger King / Whopper Bar
Feb 8, 2011 3:06 PM
With Burger King’s Whopper Bar, the goal was to extend and energize the main brand with a new concept focused on the Whopper. Whopper Bars emphasize Burger King’s “Have it your way” brand promise by offering guests a customizable, indulgent Whopper-based menu and expanded drink offering. The concept is smaller than a traditional Burger King, opening up new real estate opportunities for the firm and it creates a hip, sophisticated environment that also adds emphasis to the core brand attitude....
Design: SADI
2010 SADI Galleries
Oct 20, 2010 10:35 AM, By David Bodamer
The regional mall is supposed to be a dead concept. Open-air centers are what customers want. Right? It turns out that in this case the old dog can be taught new tricks. The story of Retail Traffic's 21st Annual Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging (SADI) awards... ...
And The Winners Are...
Aug 31, 2010 11:09 AM, By David Bodamer
The winners of the 21st Annual SADI Awards....
Design: Trends
Retailers Invest in Showy Flagships as Market Offers Opportunity
Nov 15, 2011 12:30 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Several retailers are in the process of opening or renovating flagship properties....
Retail Real Estate's 2010 in Review
Dec 28, 2010 2:07 PM, By David Bodamer
At look at the highlights from the year in retail real estate. ...
Design: Green
Zara Unveils Mega-Flagship at 666 Fifth Avenue
Mar 20, 2012 11:53 AM, Staff Reports
The store contains more than 32,000 sq. ft. and comes with environmentally sustainable features....
Destiny USA’s Green Vision
Nov 14, 2011 10:07 AM, By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor
The Pyramid Cos. has big green ambitions for Destiny USA....
