Retail
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3 Game-Changing Insights from WD Partners’ NRF ’25 Presentation
How Retailers Can Win Back Online Shoppers with Quality, Fundamentals, and What We’re Calling the Slow Retail MovementWayfind -
6 Lessons from Running our Way Through New York City
What Running Brands Taught Us About Operations, From Customer Journeys to Inventory Management to Personalized ShoppingWayfind -
Human-Centered Connected Commerce – From Store to Site
Innovative collaboration and human-centered design are essential for driving retail successPoint of View -
Generation Alpha Shaping the Future
How Brands Can Adapt to Gen Alpha’s Unique Preferences and ValuesWayfind -
Slow Retail; A New Way Forward
The Customer Wants Things Fast, but to Compete With Speed, Give Them Something BetterWayfind -
Scaling Brand Consistency
How We Deliver Seamless Guest Experiences and Operational Efficiency Across Every Store FormatPoint of View -
Balancing Authenticity and Innovation at the Fast Company Innovation Festival
How Crafting Value, Embracing Discomfort, and Creating Delight are Shaping the Future of BrandsWayfind -
How WD, Ingka and IKEA are Turning Climate Ambitions into Action
One Home, One Planet and the Action Speaks ConferenceWayfind -
Bianca Doerschlag
Vice President
Bianca Doerschlag serves as Vice President at WD Partners, bringing a wealth of experience in design and real estate developmentLeadership -
Elevating Retail with Service-Centric Research
Shopping in store is more than a transaction—it's an experience that can transform everyday errands into meaningful momentsWayfind -
Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Home Depot
A Journey of Collaboration and InnovationWayfind -
Rethinking Store Formats
Tailoring Experiences for Every LocationWayfind -
Get Local
How Lasting Pandemic-Era Shifts Are Redefining the Future of RetailWayfind -
A Digital Deep Dive
All Things Digital and What it Means for StoresPoint of View -
Optimizing Labor Efficiency in Superstores: A Comprehensive Guide for Retail Success
Boosting Store Operations and Customer Service with Smart Workforce StrategiesWayfind -
NeoCon 2024
Design Trends and Insights from NeoCon and Design Days 2024Wayfind -
Elevating Retail with Flagship Thinking
Insights from WD's Jay HighlandWayfind -
Is the Mall Dead?
A Conversation with Easton Town Center Creator Yaromir Steiner at RetailSpacesWayfind -
Let’s Talk Kids
Generation Alpha is Already Ruling the World...Point of View -
Is Every Store a Flagship?
How to Flex for Brand ImpactPoint of View -
Is Your Brand Experience Living Up to Expectations?
Market Realities vs Glass Tower Idealism and the Role of AssessmentsWayfind -
Is Every Store a Flagship?
Unlock the Power of Flagship Thinking and How to Scale ItWayfind -
ONE HOME, ONE PLANET
Working Towards Sustainability with IKEAWayfind -
Shaping the Future of Commerce
Exploring Trends, Strategies, and Innovations Reshaping the Retail LandscapeWayfind -
Navigating the Future: Insights from SXSW
The Intersection of Technology, Culture, and CreativityWayfind -
Winning in Today’s Retail Ecosystem
Why Other Retailers Should Take the DICK'S Sporting Goods ApproachPoint of View -
AI and Humanity, Curiosity, and Culture at SXSW
3 of Our Key Takeaways from the Big EventWayfind -
Big Box Should Sell Resale Goods in Stores
Many sources have predicted resale to be a multi-billion-dollar business to the tune of $350 billion globally and $70 billion in the US in two years.Point of View -
The Rise of Sober-Curiosity
How to Make Sure Your Beverage Brand Doesn’t Run DryPoint of View -
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Protecting What Matters Most
An Integrated Fire Protection Team that Serves our ClientsWayfind -
Decoding the In-Store Shopping Experience
Retailers Surpass Expectations in People, Product, Presentation, and ReturnsWayfind -
The 10 Best Retailers in New York City Worth Visiting
Plus, Brands and Key Trends Shaping the Future of RetailWayfind -
Empowering Women in Sports
A New Era of InclusivityWayfind -
L’Oréal
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A Journey of Inspiration and Innovation Through Travel
The Places 2023 Took Us and How They Shaped Our WorkWayfind -
So This Is Christmas, And What Have You Done?
‘23 Is a Wrap - How’d It Go, Retail?Wayfind -
Everything In Retail Has Changed. Have Stores Kept Up?
Retail has transformed with the rise of e-commerce, but have brick-and-mortar stores adapted to shifting consumer behavior and online shopping trends?Wayfind -
IRDC: A Powerhouse of Retail Design Insights
Empowering Keynotes, Evolution of Design Thinking, and the AI Revolution in RetailWayfind -
Are You Holiday Ready?
The Importance of Staffing, Merchandise Availability, and Visual Merchandising for a Successful Holiday SeasonWayfind -
The Art and Science of Running… and Ops
Discover the Parallels Between Running and Operations with Rob and JoanneWayfind -
Unraveling The 2023 Fast Company Innovation Festival
From Digital Realities to Inclusive Beauty: Key Takeaways from the Industry-Shaping EventWayfind -
Should Gap Have Resale Only Stores? Absolutely.
Reviving Vintage Fashion and Sustainability to Drive Traffic to StoresWayfind -
Navigating the Retail Returns Revolution: Insights from Joanne Heyob, a Veteran Retail Expert
Unlock the Future of Online Returns Management, Inventory Optimization, and Consumer-Centric Retail StrategiesWayfind -
The Department Store Dilemma
Exploring the Disconnect Between Department Stores and Consumer Preferences in the Age of TechnologyWayfind -
Discover the Best of Miami
Retail, Art, and Culinary Experiences Await in this Vibrant CityWayfind -
Women in Sport
We call for a departure from old practices and encourage retailers to create equal spaces that celebrate and feature women athletes as prominently as their male counterpartsPoint of View -
Are Department Stores Turning Off Their Base With Tech?
After two recent studies by WD and some expert input, it's difficult not to ask the department stores a question, "Are your execs listening to your customers or just reacting to what's trending?"Point of View -
Mastering the Online Returns Game
How Retailers can Overcome the Challenges of Online Shopping and In-Store ReturnsWayfind -
Adaptive Reuse
Being the Architects of Change by Transforming the Past into a Sustainable FutureWayfind
