When a business owner invests in new awnings or distinctive signage, fresh paint or new lighting, she’s telegraphing community pride, expressing her business’ identity, and offering a vote of ...

Rehabilitation and design of storefront systems demands consideration of many factors, from thermal performance and operability to historic landmark sensitivity and appearance. With large sheets of ...

Walk down any main street in America, and the first thing that draws the eye are the colorful and lively storefronts of the shops and businesses lining the road. While skyscrapers might define a city ...

Your store entrance makes a statement to your buyers. It sets the tone for your products and services and also provides enticing eye candy to attract clients to enter to shop. An alluring, interesting ...

Philly’s Valley Green Bank was a winner in the 2014 Storefront Challenge. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars ...

Beyond just creating a good-looking store with aesthetically pleasing displays, retail store design is a well-thought-out strategy to set up a store in a certain way to optimize space and sales. The ...

Racism and elitism shaped the city of Richmond. It’s reflected in the city’s neighborhoods, the interstate highway system, its cemeteries and the built environment. But Richmond can change with more ...

Every interaction between a consumer and a brand is part of the overall retail experience. This could be a billboard or advertisement on the street, the look and feel of a storefront design, or the ...

A shift in the City's budget priorities this fiscal year means that the Storefront Improvement Program, which reimburses business owners for facade improvements to their shops and offices, will stay ...