More bling, more product talk and more emphasis on Thorntons enormous product range.

The perimeter (shown here in the Christmas scheme) uses a magnetic paper background to provide an easily changeable backdrop for promotions and events. Self selection is more prominent as is a more elaborate gift wrapping service. Lighting is much more detailed and ranges from overhead ceiling rafts to shelf level product lighting.

More blurb on our website.

Very clean, nice quirks (especially that table) and a space where the product can really stand out.

Via the Behance Network

Originally spotted on the Retail Focus twitter feed.

The 10,000 square foot open floor plan store allows storage for up to 500 surfboards and also provides a fully equipped surf and skateboard shop. Also incorporated are skateboard friendly spaces on the front and side of the building. Inside includes a curated art gallery, a green wall and outside a landscaped ‘backyard garden to serve as a hosting area for community events and band and dj performances.

Previously the store looked like this.

Submitted by Verdego

A free standing cupcake kiosk in Al Wahda Mall. The architecture and components were designed as a ‘kit of parts’ so the design can work for roll out locations across the Middle East and India.

Here’s a nice little eBook, courtesy of Elateral.

Just the right thing to get those juices going for your New Year’s to do list. Of particular interest is the four principles and seven imperatives and some good links at the back of the book. Happy reading.

Here’s the download link. (You’ll need to give up your email address).

Originally via @retailfocus on twitter

Submitted by Design 4 Retail in Leicestershire.

Really like that simple type on the tiles and especially the shirt bar.

More on their website