Gary McCartney
From the author

Why it’s time to bring back the social side of shopping
Social shopping, while existing in the digital world of Facebook, Instagram and influencers, has a different meaning in ...
Oct 21, 2021

A new dawn: The reinvention of physical stores
As online retail experiences a huge surge, where does that leave bricks-and-mortar stores?
May 17, 2020

Finding wonderland
There's nothing like a trip to Paris and London to remind you what style, innovation and creative retail really look lik...
Aug 19, 2019

The best of Bangkok
Thai retail is on the rise with quirky new hybrid concepts being created, a focus on community and an appreciation for i...
May 16, 2017

In search of the new shopfront
As customer experiences and expectations of retail evolve, so too must shopfronts. It’s time for a rethink.
Feb 6, 2017

Re-inventing shopping
Do we need to reinvent shopping centres, or reinvent shopping itself?
Jul 11, 2016

The path to purchase is no longer linear
Customers’ path to purchase has changed – and retailers need to be paying attention.
Jun 27, 2016

Scandinavian luxury
Twelve year old brand reinvents itself with a transformed Sydney showroom.
Jan 20, 2015

Too much information
Bombarding the customer with signage instore can be a mistake - actions speak louder than words.
Jan 6, 2015

New old ideas
The reinvention of old ideas in new ways is transforming the city of London into a new old city.
Oct 3, 2014

Breaking down the barriers
Making things easier for customers instore can boost a retailer’s performance.
May 21, 2014

The Freedom effect
An iconic Australian furniture and homewares brand has undergone a makeover, making it a true 21st century brand.
Feb 20, 2014

Storytelling
Weaving a story around your product and store can have positive benefits for sales, writes Gary McCartney.
Jan 19, 2014

The layer cake
The key to making your store adaptable adaptable to changes in trends is to keep it simple, says Gary McCartney.
Sep 2, 2013
The value formula
Selling value priced items doesn't mean your store has to look like a plain white box, explains Gary McCartney.
Jul 16, 2013

On its head
Upside down is the new right way up when it comes to store design and lighting, says Gary McCartney.
Jan 10, 2013
Great Dane – rearranging the furniture
A touch of Scandinavia has been introduced to the Australian retail landscape.
Aug 8, 2011