Building our your store is a big deal. The way your space looks should be informed by your product and the customer's experience. First impressions matter, and the way your customer feels in the store can impact their purchasing decisions.The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Episode 3 meets WS Development's Studio and Retail Experience & Incubation teams to help break down the design process. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

Where do your customers already spend their time? When choosing a spot for your shop, try to meet them where they are. The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Episode 2 joins WS Development's leasing team to help navigate the big question: where should your store be?! Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

Your brand is your chance to stand out from the crowd. The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Start here with Episode 1 as we speak to WS Development's experts in brand building. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality. DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be! 

Have you ever gotten a text message from a brand? With the world of retail tech fast approaching a new norm in clienteling, we're sitting down with Boston-based email and SMS tech giant Klaviyo to explore the evolution of clienteling in the retail industry. Listen in as we discuss with Lacey Berrien, Klaviyo's Head of PR, and talk about small business, incentivizing in-store shopping, Klaviyo's Owned Growth Grant at The Current in Boston's Seaport, and much more. 

On episode 3, Taylor and Carina speak to Robina Verbeek about the future of beauty tech on-the-go. SOS is transforming wellness through a network of smart vending machines that deliver just-in-time necessities where and when you need them most. Each machine offers modern, premium health and wellness products from brands such as Cora, First Aid Beauty, Hero Cosmetics, Megababe, Kosas, and Ursa Major. Listen in as they discuss topics from the beauty consumer's journey to selecting the edit of products! 

In this episode we're back to discuss a particularly hot topic in the retail world: the fitting room. As consumer habits evolve, how does the concept of the try-on evolve, too? From virtual reality to fitting rooms without mirrors, listen in to this discussion between our hosts to hear about what's working and what's probably missing the mark. Read more about the fitting room at theretaildarwin.com in "Mirror Mirror" and follow along on Instagram @theretaildarwin. 

Episode 1 kicks off with a conversation surrounding retail's evolution with author and retail expert Ron Thurston. Listen in as Taylor West and Carina Donoso from WS Development's Retail Experience and Incubation team explore how retailers should consider approaching the upcoming season, look into local markets, and think differently about the physical space. Learn more at theretaildarwin.com and follow along @theretaildarwin.

Retail is a space of constant change, adaptation and innovation. In an industry in which the worlds of art and design, culture, technology and fashion intersect, The Retail Darwin was created to explore and examine the evolution of retail as we know it. This podcast, designed by WS Development, is a collection of interesting stories, relevant perspectives and industry insights meant to inspire new thinking and incite ongoing conversations about our ever-changing environment.