Asics_Berlin - Even in the digital age, you still need to move inventory from point A to point B. But that's not something pixels can do just yet.

Kantini_Bikini Berlin - An uber stylish Food Court you won't elsewhere. The concept is reminiscent of an open market in the style of Borough Market or Mercato Metropolitano in London.

Taschen Berlin - Everyone thought the printed word was dead. And then Amazon started building brick and mortar stores. And Taschen opened a small book museum. Amazing!

The retail landscape today has become a playground – a place where customers can play, experience, and enjoy their surroundings. A great example is the Deutsche Bank as it breaks away from the generic parameters of what the financial sector has been offering for decades.

Kochhaus_Berlin - As the world continues to change, we too progress and evolve – including our eating habits. The legendary Kochhaus simplifies our lives by providing interesting recipes, while teaching customers the culinary arts with a modern twist.

Miele_Toronto - Miele has recently opened it’s inaugural flagship in Canada at Yorkdale Mall. In addition browsing through their product lineup, you can snip herbs from the live wall and take part in the in-store cooking classes.

Monocle_Toronto - Retail is constantly finding ways to remain relevant - following the lead of Marie Claire’s “Fabled” in the UK, Monocle (magazine) has opened their own retail shop.

IKEA _London - Big Box Retailers are moving closer to their customers. Another example from Fitzrovia, London.

Virgin Mobile_Toronto - Incredible innovation in digital media - I need to meet the genius behind this installation :)

Dyson_Toronto - After NYC and San Francisco, Dyson NOW opened a new store concept in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Center. A "Retail Theater" introduces gives an overview of the full product line with great detail - after watching you can try them all out.

Ferrero_Toronto - You won’t find a cash register at this pop-up as there’s nothing to purchase - you will however see the claim "Give Thoughtfully”, which represents the brand and its values.

Me_Toronto - “Socially-Conscious Shopping". Similar to “Toms", “Me" also sends partial profits to various developing countries around the world.

L'occitane_Toronto - After debuting on 5th Ave, the new L'Ocitane brand concept has come to Canada. Educational kiosks, where you can learn everything about the products and try everything available. Depending on the season - the shop transforms completely.

Nespresso_Toronto - Personalization and choice are also possible with coffee. The new Nespresso shop windows communicate both of these benefits.

Roots_Toronto - The new Roots concept builds on their already strong brand values, along with continuing their enthusiasm and dedication for Canada and the Canadian people. There's of course, the ability to personalize many items throughout the product line.

Fossil_Toronto - A smart way of use digital technology, while introducing new products.

Samsung_Toronto - The recently opened Samsung store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre is not as eye-popping as the Meatpacking location in New York City - it does however adhere to the new line of brick and mortar stores that helps to sell Samsung's brand with it’s style and layout.

Adidas_NYC - A clever use of digital technology to captivate and engage.

Smeg, Regent Street, London - Local marketing in action. Don’t forget to watch the royal wedding on Saturday, May 19th.

Albrecht_Berlin - RETAIL has been part of our lives since the very begining. And will be with us until the very end…