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A New Appreciation of Home

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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 absorb every bit of insight…

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Is Localization The Answer?

Is Localization The Answer? https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/localization_post_header.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 12, 2019 January 9, 2020

It’s clear that when we say “localization” there are often many different ideas of what that means for retail and restaurant industries. From merchandise to engagement and design details, stores…

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Community Retail: The Lifestyle Center 2.0

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Could you imagine predicting 25 years into the future of retail? Hard to wrap your head around, right? Well, that’s essentially what Shaheen Sadeghi has done. Starting his career in…

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Pedal to the Metal: A Course for Change

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This year marks the 10th anniversary for Pelotonia; today, the organization has raised over $167 million in hopes to provide a cure so desperately needed for people all over the world.…

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Retail’s New Healthy Convenience Model

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Convenience retail use to just be about quick food on the go. Consumers today are now shopping for food three to four times a week though, and looking for healthy…

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Columbus: A City Designed for “US”

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Brand development is one of the most critical aspects in the evocation of any feeling behind a company, person, or – in this case – a city. Over 15 years…

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Bark & Co Hosts a Pawrty with a Purpose

Bark & Co Hosts a Pawrty with a Purpose https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BarkBox.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 18, 2017 October 23, 2017

Recently the New York based Bark & Co., known for its dog-toy-and-treat subscription boxes, BarkBox, hosted a Hoppy Easter event at their Columbus Customer Engagement Office. Located on the second…

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Social Bite: Good Food for a Good Cause

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Social Bite is a social enterprise that helps the homeless through its five sandwich shops and full-service restaurant. Founders Josh Littlejohn and Alice Thompson were inspired by the concept after…

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Entrepreneurial Spirit Drives Detroit Transformation

Entrepreneurial Spirit Drives Detroit Transformation https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Detroit.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 16, 2016 July 31, 2017

Today, it seems there is no shortage of people talking about transformation in the retail and restaurant design industries. Whether it’s about making a dramatic change, creating the next big thing,…

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Restaurant Concepts Serving Up Social Good

Restaurant Concepts Serving Up Social Good https://www.chutegerdeman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Everytable2.jpg 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman Chute Gerdeman https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/27b8b1d5d4480e694e1d763231b8e868?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 30, 2016 July 31, 2017

We look for inspiration and innovation in all service sectors of the restaurant industry, but of recent we’ve noticed a few who are making a name for themselves by disrupting…