USA: Survey Shows Pace Of Store Design To Continue

Retailers are continuing to spend money on store design even in these uncertain economic times, with many saying that they plan to renovate more stores over the next year than in years past. Companies who responded to the Annual Store Fixture survey also said they are turning to technology for help in containing costs, using interactive kiosks to dispense customer information and the Internet to comparison shop for suppliers. And many will be looking for ways to cut their display and design costs while still attracting consumers.