Author Archives: Visual Thinking

Independents need to go the extra mile for the Olympics

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Since it was announced that the UK was to hold the 2012 Olympics, much has been made of the potential benefits to retailers, by myself and just about everyone else in the industry. That said, to my knowledge there isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Guardian – Abercrombie & Fitch: for beautiful people only

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Visual Thinking

After a week that saw numerous people protesting against Abercrombie & Fitch’s expansion into Savile Row, The Guardian asked our very own Karl McKeever why A&F is such a powerful brand for teenagers. Read the article here Original article published … Continue reading →

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The Luxe Revival

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Luxe retailers have always had an established, older generation of loyal followers, but according to recent reports they are experiencing a sales boost from an unexpected quarter, with 18-29 year olds no longer just lusting after these high-end goods, but … Continue reading →

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Retail Focus: Supernatural

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Visual Thinking

It must have been a quiet time for store designers, with the normally restless cycle of retail renewal being slowed by uncertainty in the world economy. Apart from a couple of high profile developments including Westfield Stratford, and a sprinkling … Continue reading →

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How VT helped dress Props & Frocks for success

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Visual Thinking

  Karl was working for an American brand in Singapore when he received another call from Two Four Broadcast, this time to see if Visual Thinking could help Alex Polizzi with the retail strategy and visual merchandising improvement for Props … Continue reading →

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Karl on Superbrands

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Karl appeared on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire to discuss the merits and methods of the Superbrands list – the 2012 version of which was released today. During an interview on Annie Othen’s morning show, Karl explained just what makes … Continue reading →

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Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll shop.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Visual Thinking

Kettley’s sits pretty with 22 per cent like-for-like sales increase after VT’s TV makeover. The production team of the BBC Two TV show Alex Polizzi – The Fixer were so impressed with Karl’s input into the first business to feature … Continue reading →

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Still time to realise Olympic retail dreams

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Visual Thinking

There are now less than 200 days to go before the start of the world’s greatest sporting celebration. Taking aside those who continually bemoan the coming of the games and their associated media hype, congestion, queues, and blanket TV coverage … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Day boost

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Visual Thinking

  The time for romance is here again, with the chance for Valentine’s Day to provide a welcome boost to retailers, by encouraging the British public to open their wallets as well as their hearts! It’s the first significant seasonal … Continue reading →

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The Fixer attracts 2.2m viewers

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Visual Thinking

New BBC Two show Alex Polizzi – The Fixer, in which the hotelier and businesswoman turns around struggling family businesses with the help of Visual Thinking’s brand director Karl McKeever, attracted 2.2 million viewers – more than half a million … Continue reading →

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