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Project Spotlight: PRO SHOP POWERED BY ’47

By Zachary E. Smith AIA posted 02-20-2020
Image: Bergmeyer Associates Project Spotlight: Pro Shop Powered by '47 By Bergmeyer Associates, Inc. Boston is undeniably at the precipice of an urban innovation transformation, with mixed-use commercial real estate development driving the movement ...
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Letter from the REKC Chair, winter 2020

By Sande R. Frisen AIA posted 02-20-2020
Happy New Year to all! The Advisory Group in 2020 is focused on stepping up our activities from last year. You should have received an email with a link to our Retail and Entertainment Membership Survey which will be instrumental in determining ...
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The evolution of eSports venues

By Maggie Brown posted 06-14-2019
Image: ROSSETTI The evolution of eSports venues By ROSSETTI As long as games have been designed to have a high score, people have been competing to win them. Video games are no different, and the evolution of eSports from a room of computer enthusiasts ...
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Project Spotlight: Fusion Arena

By Maggie Brown posted 06-14-2019
Fusion Arena, future home to the Philadelphia Fusion esports franchise, will sit up to 3,500 guests. Image: Populous Project Spotlight: Fusion Arena By Populous Fusion Arena, future home to the Philadelphia Fusion esports franchise, will sit ...
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Letter from the REKC Chair: June 2019

By Sande R. Frisen AIA posted 06-14-2019
I hope everyone had an enjoyable conference, met up with new and old colleagues and learned a little something in the process. Thanks to all that attended our Open Forum. We have taken note of all the comments that were made. Specifically, we have some ...
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Seven steps to help your customers make tough buying decisions

By Kenny Isidoro posted 03-08-2019
This past holiday season, retail sales were the best they’ve been in recent history. And now that the holidays are behind us, let’s reflect on our shopping. Whether you picked out a gift for your significant other, or your or a coworker, the possibilities ...
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Henry Ford Health System Pistons Performance Center

By Sande R. Frisen AIA posted 03-08-2019
South aerial; Image: ROSSETTI As NBA training facilities continue to move back into urban areas, it is critical for planners and architects to consider the urban context outside the venue just as much or even more than the venue features themselves. ...
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Letter from the REKC Chair: March 2019

By Sande R. Frisen AIA posted 03-08-2019
I want to welcome you all to the new Retail & Entertainment Knowledge Community newsletter! The REKC Advisory Group has been hard at work setting new goals and starting new initiatives for our members. Our first new instrument is this newsletter. ...
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Profile: District Detroit

By Megan MARY Dougherty AIA posted 04-02-2018
Players like Cordish and Kid Rock are drawn to Woodward Square developing unique dining experiences that straddle the edge of the Little Caesars Arena, serving guest on both game days and non-game days. Image: District Detroit Few cities have had rougher ...
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REKC Initiatives

By Brian D. McLaren posted 12-31-2017
The Retail and Entertainment Committee (REC) fosters the creation, discussion, and dissemination of knowledge about the retail and entertainment environments among practitioners, clients, retailers, and the general public to advance the practice and improve ...
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When Do Consumers Think a Freebie Is More Valuable than a Discounted Product?

By Michael D. Lingerfelt posted 09-09-2013
Consumers may value a free gift more than a deeply discounted promotional item, especially if it comes from a prestigious brand, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. “Since consumers believe the value of a free product ...
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Why Are Consumers Less Likely to Buy a Product When It’s the Only Option?

By Michael D. Lingerfelt posted 08-16-2013
Consumers are more likely to search for alternatives when they are given only one option, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. “There has been a lot of recent attention devoted to the pitfalls of presenting consumers with ...
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Top 10: Surreal Retail Spaces

By Michael D. Lingerfelt posted 02-06-2013
Whether it’s designer boutiques with extravagantly crafted display windows, cuddly-cute puppy apparel stores, or Bass Pro Shops the size of small stadiums, shopping today really isn’t what it used to be. Retail stores now are aesthetic experiences, complete ...
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Phantasmagoria of 2 ships passing the night

By A. Lira V. Luis posted 08-26-2012
During my late night walks along one of Chicago’s lakefront harbors, I observed two ships passing. One is going one way while the other is headed another way. On that particular night as if by pure coincidence, they came near each other at the harbor. ...
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In Full Light

By A. Lira V. Luis posted 05-18-2012
(A guest blog post recapping some of the events surrounding the recent Lightfair International conference, covered by Enrique Otarola . Lightfair is north America's largest annual architectural and commercial trade lighting show. View original article ...
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Congratulations to REC's Two New Fellows!

By Kiku Obata posted 02-06-2012
Congratulations to REC, AG Members, Ed Shriver, FAIA and Michael Lingerfelt, FAIA, on their advancement to the AIA College of Fellows. Ed Shriver founded AIA’s Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community in 2005, which under his leadership raised ...
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Destiny USA's Green Vision

By Michael D. Lingerfelt posted 11-14-2011
Destiny USA isn’t only the name of the project that’s on track to become the largest LEED Gold-certified retail building in the country and the first to boast only LEED Gold-certified tenants, it might also be a metaphor for the evolution of the American ...
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Retail Design: Product Placement and Perceptions of Value

By Joel H. McKellar posted 10-21-2010
A trio of studies examine the impact that product placement, retail density, and even background music have on a customers perception of value. What these studies suggest is that it’s possible to affect consumer perceptions of value via environmental ...
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