Summer 2010
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We’d love to chat at Industry Events
Several Chuties will be attending major upcoming industry events. Check out our calendar below and let us know if you’ll be attending and want to meet.
October 13-15, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Bess Anderson, Director, Visual Strategy and Jay Highland, Director, Brand Communications will be attending IRDC. They are scheduled to speak at the session, “Keeping Up Appearances: C&A Department Store Renovation, Brazil,” at 11:00am on October 13.
January 9-12, 2011
New York, New York
New York, New York
As Retail’s BIG Show celebrates its 100th anniversary, two Chuties will be taking the stage this year. George Nauman and Brian Shafley will be presenting with a top-secret client. Check back for details once NRF posts the session schedule.
In Other News...
Giving blood is a personal and powerful human-to-human experience—one that relies on individual generosity and medical know-how. So when The Blood Connection, a non-profit community blood donation center with locations throughout South Carolina, came to Chute Gerdeman Retail to create a transforming experience, we were truly inspired. [More]
With consumers closely guarding their pocket books, it might seem like a strange time to talk about new concepts. But in retail, necessity is the mother of invention. And smaller, more focused retail concepts are surfacing as one of the brightest trends on the horizon right now. [More]
Every city has its defining summer moment. Whether you are skating the pier at Venice Beach, strolling tree-lined streets in Toronto, or simply sweltering in your own home town, summer evokes distinctive and lasting memories. [More]
This summer seems to have been hotter than ever! Don't we all need a break from the heat? This issue's top five materials definitely give us the respite we've been looking for. Nothing is more refreshing than crisp, clean white. [More]
Chute Gerdeblog, our very own inspirational design and trend blog launched in March 2010, establishes an online platform for our observations and points of view. Written by the creative minds of Chute Gerdeman, Chute Gerdeblog features opinions, attitudes, and inspirations for all aspects of the retail, restaurant, and cultural sectors. Topics include retail trends, consumer insights, points-of-view, and new building materials to name a few, plus the occasional sneak peek into the daily lives of CG team members. [More]
The Gist sat down with Mindi Trank, Director, Brand Strategy, in its continued quest to get inside the creative minds at Chute Gerdeman Retail. [More]
We have expanded our team as we continue to add depth to our capabilities and further build our client base. In addition to adding eight new team members to our Columbus studio, we have announced four recent promotions. [More]
Several Chute Gerdeman concepts and insights have recently been featured in the press. Read more about Bob Evans, Swiss Farms, Flippers Pizzeria, store decor trends, and opinions from experienced Chuties. [More]
