In a world of seamless online shopping, the in-store experience remains a favorite for many consumers. 🛍️✨ A recent study reveals that 61% of shoppers enjoy visiting stores to try products and compare options in person. As a space planner, your role is essential in creating these immersive, enjoyable environments. From strategic layouts to innovative displays, the in-store atmosphere you design can turn a simple visit into an unforgettable shopping experience. 🔄🏬 Check out the full study here! https://bit.ly/3XHd28w #RetailDesign #InStoreExperience #OmnichannelShopping #SpacePlanning #CustomerJourney
Space Planning Community
Retail
Chicago, Illinois 744 followers
A UNIFIED VOICE FOR RETAIL PRACTITIONERS IN THE SPACE MANAGEMENT FIELD.
About us
The Space Planning Community is a collaborative, non-competitive environment for retailers, consumer goods companies, and brokers to learn, connect, and advance the retail space management profession. Launched by the Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals, headquartered in Chicago, IL the community provides value to its members through networking, best practice sharing, training, events, thought leadership content, and more. With both corporate and individual membership options, participating in a way that suits your needs has never been easier.
- Website
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https://spaceplanning.global/
External link for Space Planning Community
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Space Planning, Retail, Training, Thought Leadership, Networking, Certification, and Webinars
Updates
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💎 Kay Jewelers is modernizing its store fleet to attract younger shoppers by offering fresh, luxurious designs and personalized shopping experiences. As they renovate over 200 stores, it’s crucial to optimize every square foot for engagement and authenticity. Space planners play a vital role in ensuring these revamped spaces foster connection, creativity and customization — from interactive technology to event-hosting zones. This transformation goes beyond aesthetics — it's about designing environments that invite shoppers to create memories, celebrate their unique stories and find pieces that symbolize their love. 💍❤️ Check out the full article here! https://bit.ly/3N50B1j #RetailDesign #SpacePlanning #CustomerExperience #KayJewelers
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🎄 This holiday season, Anthropologie's Holiday House is a stunning reminder of the power of creative space planning. With every room offering a curated shopping experience through QR codes, it’s clear that well-designed spaces aren’t just visually appealing — they can drive customer engagement and sales like never before. 🛋️✨ As you plan your next store layout, think about: 📍 Creating immersive environments. 📍 Integrating seamless tech for easy shopping. 📍 Designing with customer flow in mind. Are you ready to transform spaces and elevate the shopping experience? https://bit.ly/3XzPZfT #StoreDesign #RetailInnovation #SpacePlanning #CustomerJourney #RetailStrategy #HolidayHouse #HolidaysinRetail #Holidays
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🎄 Retailers are gearing up for the holidays with early sales events from major players like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Meanwhile, Figs expands its brick-and-mortar footprint, opening a second store in Philadelphia. USPS partners with Toys R Us to enhance its long-standing Operation Santa program, and Bark brings back its popular advent calendar for dogs. Plus, Office Depot adds Hallmark products to its lineup, and GameStop’s CEO faces penalties for regulatory violations. With major retailers already gearing up for early holiday sales, it's time to fine-tune your store layouts for maximum impact! 📏✨ Want to know what retailers are doing this season to prepare? Check out the full article on holiday retail strategies! https://bit.ly/4ebs1i3 #RetailNews #HolidayShopping #Figs #Bark #ToysRUs
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Increasingly used by retailers and suppliers, shelf image recognition technology can elevate in-store execution and give CPGs a real-time view into common planogram compliance hurdles. 📈 ⭐ The Space Planning Community goes deep on the state of shelf-image tech – and the opportunities for stores and brands to leverage it to even greater impact. Check out our latest article now! https://bit.ly/4eapUuX #SpacePlanning #Retailer #Suppliers #ShelfImaging #Planogram #StoreLayout
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🚨 Get ready to MIX & MINGLE with ARC in 2024! 🎉🍹 We're hitting the road and bringing the fun to THREE amazing cities: ✨ Minneapolis – SEP 26 ✨ Cincinnati – OCT 10 ✨ Bentonville – OCT 24 Whether you're in it for the connections, the cocktails, or the great vibes, you won’t want to miss this! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this a mix you'll remember! See you there! Register now! https://bit.ly/3z9h3dJ 🎊💼 #MixAndMingle2024 #CatMan #NetworkingFun #ARCevents
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💼👜 With luxury resale booming, authenticating high-value products has never been more critical. Enter Entrupy, an AI-powered platform that uses computer vision to authenticate luxury items like handbags and sneakers. Partnering with TikTok Shop, Entrupy helps resellers and consumers feel confident about their purchases with real-time authentication. For space planners, this means leveraging tech-driven trust to optimize the resale experience. Authenticity is now powered by AI, reshaping how customers shop secondhand luxury. 🛒 Check out more here! https://bit.ly/4gvxJNa #LuxuryResale #AIAuthentication #StorePlanning #Entrupy #TikTokShop #ECommerce
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Last week’s “Complexity to Clarity: Leveraging AI to Boost Performance in CPG and Retail” event hosted by Harmonya was an action-packed, forward-looking panel on the exciting – and challenging – path ahead for our industry. ARC VP of Content & Community Engagement Chris Conroy presented at the event and shares his view into the most pressing space planning takeaways for suppliers and stores in an increasingly inter-connected world. Check out some of those key highlights and takeaways here! https://bit.ly/3XNOcoR #SpacePlanning #AI #CPG #LeveragingAI #RetailPerformance
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Attention Space Planners and Business Professionals! 🔊 ⭐ This fall, the hottest happy hour networking event is back! 🍻 We're gearing up for our highly anticipated Mix & Mingle events, kicking off in Chicago! Join us in the stunning Windy City to reconnect with your network or create new partnerships at our free event. Save the date and register today—we can't wait to see you in Chicago! https://bit.ly/3Mxs6Al #CatmanNetworking #SpacePlanning #Leadership #MixAndMingle #GrowYourNetwork
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👕👟 Macy’s is stepping up its menswear game with the launch of Mode of One — a fresh streetwear brand designed for men seeking style, affordability and individuality. With prices ranging from $24.50 to $159.5, this collection is set to drop in October with monthly releases to keep the line exciting. For space planners, this is the moment to shine! Optimize your layout to potentially showcase the same types of bold, casual wear alongside powerhouse brands like Nike and Karl Lagerfeld. Let’s bring the ultimate shopping experience to life. 🛍️ Read the full article here! https://bit.ly/3XvrekO #MenswearRevamp #RetailDesign #MacyMenswear #SpacePlanning #ModeOfOne