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Real Food, Gets Real Fast with Chipotle Digital Kitchen https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/HeaderImage-1440x428-ChipotleDigitalKitchen-2.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 11, 2022 January 11, 2022

Real Food, Gets Real Fast with Chipotle Digital Kitchen

Almost three decades after its initial launch, it’s hard to imagine that Chipotle was almost never meant to be, or at least not what it…

Autonomous Retail Isn’t the Future, It’s the Present https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AutonomousRetail-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Maxwell Miller Maxwell Miller https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2f95f4056b2ae47c6eef6a6345718972?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 13, 2021 December 14, 2021

Autonomous Retail Isn’t the Future, It’s the Present

For years, retailers have imagined a world where guests can shop on their own accord, undisrupted by the likes of long wait lines, human errors,…

Pantone Color of the Year 2022 https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Pantobe-Color-Of-The-Year-2022-2-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 9, 2021 December 10, 2021

Pantone Color of the Year 2022

Another first for Pantone! Last year, we were introduced to an achromatic shade of Ultimate Grey paired with the bright, cheery yellow shade of Illuminating.…

Eatertainment: The Social Dining Experience https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Eatertainment-HeaderImage-1-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 28, 2021 January 11, 2022

Eatertainment: The Social Dining Experience

Do you remember the first rule of Fight Club? You DO NOT talk about Fight Club. That was the golden rule of the 90’s cult…

The Great Restaurant Recalibration https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Restaurant-Calibration-HeaderImage-4-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 24, 2021 November 29, 2021

The Great Restaurant Recalibration

Until a year and a half ago, most of the substantial changes in the restaurant industry were intentional, brought about by strategic business goals, and…

Sign Up for The Gist Quarterly Newsletter https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GistSignUp-Post-Graphic-800.png 491 800 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 10, 2021 December 14, 2021

Sign Up for The Gist Quarterly Newsletter

Taking a Bite Out of Today’s Restaurant Experience https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Restaurant-HeaderImage-3-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021

Taking a Bite Out of Today’s Restaurant Experience

When you think of a truly exceptional restaurant experience, what characteristics come to mind? Maybe it’s delicious food, kind and attentive staff, a sense of…

A New Appreciation of Home https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NewAppreciationHome-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 27, 2021 November 2, 2021

A New Appreciation of Home

The world of a strategist is layered, multifaceted, and complex. Entrenched in the consumer perspective, we find ourselves a bit like a sponge. Eager to…

Krispy Kreme NYC Exterior

Chute Gerdeman Wins Retail Design Institute Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KrispyKreme-ShopAward-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 12, 2021 October 13, 2021

Chute Gerdeman Wins Retail Design Institute Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship

Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce its Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship earned a spot on Retail Design Institute’s Class of 2020 list in its…

Mobile Retail Delivers Concierge Services https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MobileRetail-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 29, 2021 November 3, 2021

Mobile Retail Delivers Concierge Services

Retail channels are diversifying and the term “be where your customers are” has never been more prevalent than now. From delivery to the digital metaverse,…

Chute Gerdeman Expands Capabilities With New Leadership https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/announcement_header-2.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 23, 2021 September 30, 2021

Chute Gerdeman Expands Capabilities With New Leadership

While the industry is cautiously moving forward, Chute Gerdeman is optimistically transforming from the typical design agency into something revolutionary. Through years of experience and…

The Rise of Recommerce https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Recommerce-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2021 September 23, 2021

The Rise of Recommerce

You’ve heard the saying, “what’s old is new again.” On the surface, it may seem applicable to the rise of recommerce, but the statement is…

For The Love Of Denim https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Denim-Big.jpg 1440 428 Maxwell Miller Maxwell Miller https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2f95f4056b2ae47c6eef6a6345718972?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 8, 2021 September 8, 2021

For The Love Of Denim

Denim is the best kind of fashion love story. On a recent trip, I was inspired by just how popular, personal, and forward-thinking denim has become.…

In Bricks We Trust: Why the Future of DTC is Physical https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/InBricksWeTrust-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 26, 2021 September 1, 2021

In Bricks We Trust: Why the Future of DTC is Physical

We often talk about experience as one of the key drivers of why direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands make the leap into physical retail. Even with today’s…

Retail Therapy Rooted in Health and Wellness https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RetailTherapy-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 12, 2021 August 25, 2021

Retail Therapy Rooted in Health and Wellness

Retail therapy was once about improving a buyer’s mood or disposition. Now retail therapy is about living your best life and wellness spas are popularizing…

QSR Blends The On-And-Off Premise Experience https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/QSR-HeaderImage-1440x428-2.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 27, 2021 August 5, 2021

QSR Blends The On-And-Off Premise Experience

While menu wars stand no chance for fizzling out, fast food brands aren’t just focusing on flavor profiles. They’re tapping into pop culture trends influenced…

Editorial Retail Drives In-Store Innovation https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Editorial-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 23, 2021 January 20, 2022

Editorial Retail Drives In-Store Innovation

Creating a place where physical and digital meet means creating a retail experience that emotionally connects with consumers. It means not just building a physical…

Easton Town Center Lays The Blueprint For The Modern Mall Experience https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Easton-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 13, 2021 July 20, 2021

Easton Town Center Lays The Blueprint For The Modern Mall Experience

Over the years, consumers have migrated online, and most malls have failed to evolve fast enough to combat store closures and the decline in traffic.…

Chute Gerdeman Design for The UPS Store Wins Franchise Innovation Award https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/UPSStore_article_header.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021

Chute Gerdeman Design for The UPS Store Wins Franchise Innovation Award

Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce our design for The UPS Store has been recognized with a Franchise Innovation Award, earning first place in the…

Esports Gaming Venue

Game On: Esports Entertainment Coming to a Mall Near You https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Esports-HeaderImage-1440x428-2.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 29, 2021 July 1, 2021

Game On: Esports Entertainment Coming to a Mall Near You

Over the last several years, mall developers have been reevaluating the tenant mix as consumer shopping has shifted online. Challenged to find a new formula,…

Why a Tesla Restaurant Might Soon Be on Route https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tesla-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021

Why a Tesla Restaurant Might Soon Be on Route

News broke recently of Tesla filing for a patent to use its name and logo for restaurant services. Many might wonder why the electric vehicle…

Outdoor Furniture Brand Outer Creates Neighborhood Showrooms https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OuterApproved-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 10, 2021 June 22, 2021

Outdoor Furniture Brand Outer Creates Neighborhood Showrooms

In 2018 we saw the sharing economy reach new heights and the opportunity for brands and consumers to work together in a mutually beneficial relationship.…

Boomers: The Age of Opportunity https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Boomer-HeaderImage-1440x428-7.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 18, 2021 May 19, 2021

Boomers: The Age of Opportunity

It’s time to throw out the assumptions on baby boomers. As a whole, they’ve laid the groundwork for the “Silver Economy,” a consumer base worth…

Creating a Consumer Connection Through Community https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Community-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021

Creating a Consumer Connection Through Community

In recent years the connection between community and consumerism has grown into a key differentiator. People are actively seeking out communities to find support and belonging.…

Krispy Kreme NYC Exterior

Chute Gerdeman Wins Shop! Design Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KrispyKreme-ShopAward-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 3, 2021 May 7, 2021

Chute Gerdeman Wins Shop! Design Award for Krispy Kreme Flagship

Chute Gerdeman is proud to announce its Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship has won a coveted Global Design Award from Shop!, the global trade association…

Dining Area at Taco Bell

The New Restaurant of the Future Formula https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RFOF-2-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 27, 2021 April 27, 2021

The New Restaurant of the Future Formula

Restaurant brands are blurring the lines even more as boundaries are breaking down. QSR, fast-casual, and even fine dining are flexing their ability to adapt…

VMSD Magazine Selects Annie Foertmeyer for 2021 Designer Dozen https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AnnieFoertmeyer_Web_900.png 900 450 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 23, 2021 April 26, 2021

VMSD Magazine Selects Annie Foertmeyer for 2021 Designer Dozen

We are proud to announce that Chute Gerdeman’s Brand Communications Designer, Annie Foertmeyer, has been chosen by VMSD to be part of the magazine’s tenth…

DTC Brand Greendigs Plants Roots with a Pop-Up Experience https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GreenDigs-HeaderImage-1440x428-1.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 19, 2021 September 8, 2021

DTC Brand Greendigs Plants Roots with a Pop-Up Experience

I was so excited to finally check out the new Greendigs store experience. I received a plethora of texts from close friends, “Have you checked…

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