Most marketing and retail professionals know that a strong store design concept is essential for the success of any physical retail space. What is less known: the work that follows the design phase is often just as demanding and even…
In today’s competitive retail market, commercial interior design is no longer just about creating visually attractive spaces. It is a strategic business tool that influences customer behavior, strengthens brand identity, improves operational efficiency, and ultimately increases profitability Whether you’re launching…
Chinese retail brands have become some of the world’s fastest‑scaling physical retailers because they combine speed, operational discipline, and consumer‑centric innovation at a level unmatched in most Western markets. China’s offline retail sector remains enormous — physical retail still accounts…
Earlier this year, the British High Commission in Seychelles with support of the GREAT campaign and UK’s Department for Business and Trade launched a grand-scale national TV competition where local musical artists put their own creative spin on iconic British…
The latest developments in retail technology and retail strategy were discussed under the motto “Retail Meets Tomorrow” at the third edition of the “Retailization Day” in Salzburg last week. On 29 May 2026, part of our team attended the “Retailization…
5 Star Plus Retail Design’s Managing Director Barbara Seidelmann talks about China, the market, and retail design with Prof. Dr. Robert Zniva, program director of the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg’s Master in Retail and Technology. Image Source: 5 Star…
Earlier this May, DonMono, a Japanese Ramen restaurant, opened its doors in Millennium City, one of Vienna’s most popular shopping malls. While this is the second location of the DonMono brand in Vienna, this location features a completely new design…
Retail design in 2026 is defined by clear visual and spatial choices, but even more importantly by emotional intention. In a time shaped by global uncertainty, economic pressure, and ongoing conflicts, physical retail spaces are becoming environments that must communicate…
Did you know that 5 Star Plus Retail Design has completed work for clients on six continents? While most of the project locations are in China and Europe, the team also regularly undertakes work in more distant or exotic locations. …
Begg x Co is a Scottish luxury brand that specializes in high-quality, handcrafted cashmere scarves, shawls, garments, and soft furnishings. For its debut in China, Begg organized a pop-up showroom in Shanghai timed with China Fashion Week to present the…
