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11/03/2024

Wrapping up the keynote that Anne, Wolfgang, Scott and I will present on March 18th at @ 14.00 in The Inspiration Theatre at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago.

Innovate, Elevate, Captivate: Reinventing the Retail Experience
As we navigate through the changing tides of consumer behavior, technological advancements and market trends, we dissect the intricate ways in which retailers are embracing innovation. From augmented reality shopping experiences to AI-powered personalization, this presentation unveils the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the retail ecosystem. The concept of elevation goes beyond just products on shelves. The gia Expert Jurors will delve into how retailers are elevating their spaces, services and overall brand image to create an immersive and unforgettable customer journey. From sustainable practices to community engagement initiatives, discover how retailers are enhancing their impact on both individuals and the world around them.
https://app.theinspiredhomeshow.com/schedule/

06/03/2024

Culture: The Secret Ingredient to Retention
After diving deep into the operations of 32 global retailers, one truth has become crystal clear to me: While strategies might draw them in, it's the culture that makes them stay. 🌍✨

From Roskilde to Chicago, the innovation I've witnessed is not just inspiring—it's transformational. These retailers aren't just businesses; they're beacons of creativity and human-centric practices, ready to be showcased in my upcoming keynotes and coaching sessions worldwide and in my work for the city of Roskilde, Denmark.

The Core of Success? Work.Life.Balance.
A standout observation? The unwavering commitment to employee happiness and education. Visiting these stores, it was evident that a memorable customer experience begins and ends with the staff's performance.

Longevity in Retail: A Testament to Service, Authenticity, and Innovation
What sets enduring retailers apart in competitive urban landscapes? Their service, authenticity, and an innate ability to innovate and integrate technology seamlessly, enhancing service levels and setting new benchmarks.

As I gear up to meet these trailblazing retailers in Chicago, my heart is full of gratitude for the national editors who recognized these national winners. Their work not only sets a precedent but also charts the course for the future of retail.

I've been part of the Expert Jury in The Global Innovation Award since 2010.
Excellence in Retailing
IHA GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARDS (gia)
gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. https://lnkd.in/eDvQgxME

15/02/2024

A New Universe of Retailing...
Michelle Hespe (Retail correspondent, Publisher journalist and much more) and yours truly (Retail expert, previous winner and since 2010 Expert Juror Member of the Global innovation Award …) sat down for a talk about “A New Universe of Retailing”. That talk resulted in the article just brought in the international retail magazine “Inspired”. The magazine is the official publication of The Inspired Home Show.

You can read that article and much more, if you click the link to the online edition of the magazine (Placed at the end of the article :-)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/henrikreisby_inspiredhome-retail-detailhandel-activity-7163920592318914560-UFm7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

20/10/2023

Today’s consumer spends most of their time viewing a screen. How can a store window compete with online experiences and flashy digital advertising? How can we get the analog nature of a 3D display to rival digital imagery?

Register today for our upcoming webinar: The Window Stage in The Digital Age! https://hubs.li/Q026b34z0

09/03/2023

USA – Giftware Retailers – A. Dodson’s, Suffolk VA
adodsons.com

A. Dodson’s is not just a store – it’s a destination, a shopper’s oasis offering trendy clothing, distinctive home furnishings, exquisite gifts and antiques of yesteryear. With a rustic chic setting, the shop is unpredictable, quirky and alluring, yet serious about style, offering something for all the senses. Customers are inspired by movie-set like and awe-inspiring seasonal displays and using ordinary things in extraordinary ways – with the same visual WOW experience also provided online and via various social media channels.

For A. Dodson’s, offering a friendly and welcoming shopping experience is of highest importance, and so is supporting its community through the Round Up program, which so far has raised over US$200,000 for local charities.

gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. This store received that recognition in Chicago March 2023
https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-retailing/

09/03/2023

Norway – Illums Bolighus, Oslo
illumsbolighus.no

Scandinavia ́s leading department store within design, lifestyle, fashion and home furnishings for the quality conscious customer, Illums Bolighus has the tagline which tells it all: The Royal Warrant: “By appointment to her majesty the Queen of Denmark.”

Illums Bolighus focuses on Scandinavian designer brands with input from world-known brands. The focus is on in-store customer experience, using specialists – designers and vendors are present in-store to meet customers and tell the story of their products. The first Illums Bolighus store in Norway opened in 2006 and now features five locations. It offers not just nice products and celebrated designers but also signature store events from wine courses and tastings to art exhibitions.

gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. This store received that recognition in Chicago March 2023
https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-retailing/

09/03/2023

Uruguay – La Iberica, Montevideo
laiberica.com.uy

Established in 1892, La Iberica is located in the Historic Quartier of Montevideo – in a building built in 1850, featuring a lot of the original materials that give the store a special character. The 4-story, 1350 m2 store offers a curated selection of 5,000 home products from around the globe and by local artisans. Known as the tastemaker in Uruguay, La Iberica mixes tradition with state-of-the-art in a unique and timeless way.

The recipe for La Iberica’s 130 years of success in business is to combine a customer-oriented service with permanent innovation in products. They introduce in average at least 10 new products per month, carefully chosen with the criteria of timeless beauty, functionality, innovation and good quality.

gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. This store received that recognition in Chicago March 2023
https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-retailing/

09/03/2023

Colombia – Ambiente Living, Medellin
ambienteliving.com

With tagline The Iconic Housewares & Experiences Center, Ambiente Living is the first store of its kind in Colombia – combining a broad home and kitchen product offering with gastronomic and lifestyle experiences. From luxury furniture and unconventional lighting to plants, bold decoration and a complete line of kitchen and tableware, the product offering of Ambiente Living is inspired by iconic art and design from different aesthetics and historical time periods.

The store entices consumers with a multi-sensory experience that is inspiring and highly memorable: impactful visual displays, hearty cuisine, artisan perfumery, daily live musical performances and immersive design services. Completing the unique offering are in-store lifestyle VIP events ranging from concerts to fashion shows to art gallery exhibitions.

gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. This store received that recognition in Chicago March 2023
https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-retailing/

09/03/2023

Argentina – Tiendas Landmark, Martinez
tiendaslandmark.com.ar

The first "made in Argentina" department store chain, Tiendas Landmark offers anything for the home, featuring high-end quality and design. The retailer works with a store-within-a-store concept, where each brand has its own space, theme and atmosphere.

The new 6,000 square-meter (64 500 ft2) Tiendas Landmark store was designed to be an immersive experience that invites the customer touring – like in a small town – buildings, streets, a central “piazza.” There is a pathway to follow, set by architecture, and the fully set-staged store includes several artist interventions: a holographic entrance by Parratoro, murals painted by Martin Ron and elaborate wallpapers of Mercedes Costal.

gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing. This store received that recognition in Chicago March 2023.
https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-retailing/

08/03/2023

Exciting news for the retail industry! gia, the IHA Global Innovation Awards program, has announced its 2022-2023 Global Honorees and National Winners.

gia is the world's leading awards program that recognizes overall excellence, business innovation, and creative merchandising in home goods retailing.

Congratulations to La Iberica (Uruguay), Ambiente Living (Columbia), Illums Bolighus Oslo (Norway), A. Dodson's 8USA), and Tiendas Landmark (Argentina) for being recognized as this year's honorees and winners. Your dedication to innovation, creativity, and excellence in the home goods retail industry is truly inspiring.

As we continue to navigate the changing retail landscape, your success serves as an example of what is possible when we prioritize innovation and excellence.

Thank you for your contributions to the industry and congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition.

27/02/2023

A BIG shoutout to all the local editors of The Home- & Housewares magazines around the world for picking such great national winners in The Global Innovation Award competition 2023! It has been an absolute pleasure deep diving into the evaluations of the record-high 27 nominated stores from around-the-world.

Having studied the submitted papers, photos, videos, etc. and stopping by google, Facebook, and Instagram sites, I’m left with a strong belief, that The Store is Still King, and that there are so many ways to create a resilient, anti-fragile, and sustainable retail store.

The “beauty” of The Global Innovation Award, is that it is not a beauty contest - It’s about honouring the ability to rethink and reinvent retail, and how to create stores that customers want to visit over and over again. This is why a small single store can compete against big box store concepts (and win).

A store where people look forward to show up for work and is taken care of and feel like their role is recognized.

I can’t wait to meet the national winners. To have one-on-one coaching sessions with several of them, to give a lecture about best-in-class examples of innovation in retail, and last but not least, to honor the very best on the best on stage with a global recognition Saturday night at the “Oscar event at The Radisson Blu in Chicago.

Having won the award myself in 2007 and being part of the expert jury since 2009, I know how much work it takes to offer this setup, therefore a big heart warm thank you also goes to Derek Miller, Piritta Törrö, Tina Genualdi, and the rest of International Housewares Association for prioritizing to honor excellent retailing on a global scale.

Thx. Henrik
Expert Jury Member in The Global Innovation Award (GIA)

You can ready more about The Inspired Show in Chicago and the Global Innovation Award here…https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/