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Bonnie Kyle Promoted to VP, Implementation

With a passion for client assistance and a focus on technical execution, Bonnie Kyle will lead Chute Gerdeman’s Implementation team; providing consultative services forged to…

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When Kids Have Buying Power

It’s been said that infants are the most powerful people in the world. Anyone who has ever been a parent can attest to this firsthand.…

Group of people around a table talking in a restaurant

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Integrating Acoustics Into Restaurant Design

If you’ve ever found yourself in a restaurant yelling small talk to other parties at your table then you understand just how important acoustics can…

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Growing Up Gen Z

It wasn’t that long ago that Millennials began to fill the workforce as one of the most digitally native and diverse generations to date. We…

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Responsible Business Practices Enhancing Retail

It’s a topic that demands attention and brands have been making strides to build a better business model and get involved, not only in economic…

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Beauty Inclusivity meets the Forgotten Customer

“By promoting and fostering more inclusive strategies, beauty is becoming the poster industry for doing good.”Stylus The beauty market is no longer convoluted by endorsements…

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SXSW2019: Where Austin Gets Tech Weird

SXSW has an aura about it but this being my first time attending the Austin based–week-long–brand and music extravaganza, I really had no idea what…

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Keep Up With Consumers: A New Age of Department Store Revolution

When people think of today’s department store, flashes of soft, plush carpeting blanketed beneath unorganized racks of clothing usually comes to mind. Conjured memories of…

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Future of Retail: ShopTalk 2019 Highlights

ShopTalk 2019 lived up to the hype, proving to be the best retail conference for what’s really happening in retail today and how to shape…

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Primed for Play: Toy Fair 2019

Last week welcomed the 116th action-packed North American International Toy Fair where 26,000 professionals from 98 countries descended upon New York in the Jacob K. Javits…

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Reviving the Relevance of Restaurant Brands

REVIVING THE RELEVANCEWhat it Takes to Rebuild Restaurant Brands Today’s evolving restaurant landscape requires planning for the future. The category continues to shift with QSR…

Camp New York Interior

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CAMP New York: A Family Retail Experience

Close your eyes and imagine a place where kids can be kids and adults can relive their youth in a true family experience. That’s CAMP.…

Pizza Delivery

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Delivery Demands Drive Virtual Restaurant Concepts

“Be where your customers are” has always been a restaurant industry driver, but for years that meant strategic location selection based on demographic and geographic…

Gucci Wooster Bookstore

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A New Chapter in Retail: Gucci Wooster Bookstore

Known for an avant-garde attitude, luxury brand Gucci is getting in touch with its literary side with the launch of a bookstore in the heart…

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A Visual Display of Creative Thinking and Collaboration

THREE PILLARS, TWO CHUTIES Passion, Purpose, and Partnership. Three pillars staunchly rooted at the core of Chute Gerdeman’s (CG) mission, driving and encouraging a culture…

Huckberry Products

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Huckberry Pops Up With a Shoppable Adventure Guide

With a digital core and an avid fan following, direct-to-consumer brands have been finding great success with the leap from clicks to bricks. Starting an…

Lush Bath Bombs

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Lush Makes a Splash With a Tech-Focused Concept

What if you could create an in-store experience that didn’t just educate customers about the product but actually ignited the excitement of using the product…

Breakfast Spread

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Breakfast Centric Restaurants on the Rise

Mealtimes have become more fluid than ever, and while the majority of breakfast consumption still occurs at home, today’s busy, on-the-go lifestyles mean less time…

Inside Neighborhood Goods

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Neighborhood Goods Disrupts the Department Store Model

Last year certainly wasn’t a smooth year for retail, especially for department stores. With challenge though ultimately came positive change and bright spots to signify…

AYR Model

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Slow Fashion Startup Changes the Way We Shop All Year Round

From catwalk to consumers’ closets, the 21st century brought us brand names like H&M, Forever 21, Zara, and Uniqlo, giving consumers access to affordable fashion trends…

Universal Standard Models

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Universal Standard: The Future of Women’s Fashion

In the US clothing industry, sizes 14 and above are typically considered plus-size. It’s a bit of an outdated term considering the average American size…

Basics Market

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Basics Market Empowers Consumers With Access and Education

While recent years have shown that consumers are spending more on dining out than dining in, industry research suggests that next year could be a…

Spyce Restaurant

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Where Human Touch Meets Robotic Precision

This year has been all about the emergence of restaurant automation, but industry experts and influencers alike think 2019 will be about a return to…

Amazon Spheres Exterior

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Amazon Spheres: An Ecosystem for Workplace Culture

Today’s traditional office spaces have evolved from basic cubicles and conference rooms to a place of creativity and collaboration through open environments and communal workspaces.…

Bill & Melinda Gates Discovery Center

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Empowerment and Education Through Emotional Design

Consumers today are increasingly looking for opportunities to make a positive social impact, and education is a critical way to show how they can play…

Stairs at FAO Schwarz

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FAO Schwarz Returns to New York With A New Flagship Toy Store

The Iconic Brand Opens on November 16th at 30 Rockefeller Plaza with Exclusive Experiences. FAO Schwarz opens its doors today with a new flagship location…

Blu Dot Seattle Showroom

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Blu Dot Clicks With Showroom Bricks

Minneapolis based, furniture retailer Blu Dot was founded in 1997 by two architects, Maurice Blanks, and John Christakos, and a sculptor Charles Lazor. The brand…

The Moxy Bar

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Got Moxy? Marriott Does

Moxy, the name alone adds a little intentional error of bravado. As a new Marriott extension, Moxy isn’t your mom and pop hotel of the…

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