Shopping centres in the fast lane
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Shopping centres in the fast lane
€ 5 / CHF 8 / $ 7 / £ 4 The International Magazine for Retailing and Shop Design Das internationale Magazin für Laden-Marketing und Shop-Design 102 Shopping centres in the fast lane Book Report: Shopfitting trends Abercrombie & Fitch in London The new Umdasch ShopShow SHOP Inhalt Contents SHOP TALK mit Klaus Striebich über die Zukunft der Shopping-Center – Seiten 14 – 15 SHOP TALK with Klaus Striebich about the future of shopping centres – pages 14 – 15 Shopping-Center bleiben auf der Überholspur – Seiten 6 – 13 Shopping centres in the fast lane – pages 6 – 13 SHOP REPORT: Abercrombie & Fitch, London – Seiten 16 – 19 SHOP REPORT: Abercrombie & Fitch, London – pages 16 – 19 SHOP CONCEPT THEMA: Buch-Report – Seiten 22 – 27 SHOP CONCEPT TOPIC: Book Report – pages 22 – 27 Inhalt Contents SHOP INSIDE Editorial, Impressum, Leserservice Editorial, Masthead, Reader service Der Modellausschnitt aus dem Visitor-Center lässt die gewaltigen Dimensionen des Projektes „Dubailand“ erkennen. In 7 Shopping-Centern werden mehr als 1.000.000 m² Verkaufsfläche entstehen. The model section in the Visitor Centre gives an idea of the vast dimensions of the “Dubailand” project. More than 1,000,000 m² of sales area will be distributed across seven shopping centres. 4– 5 SHOP CONCEPT THEMA Shopping-Center auf der Überholspur Shopping centres in the fast lane Buch-Report Book report 22 – 27 SHOP TALK Klaus Striebich über die Zukunft der Shopping-Center Klaus Striebich on the future of shopping centres 14 – 15 SHOP REPORT Abercrombie & Fitch, London 16 – 19 SHOP PANORAMA BiBA, Wettingen – Aldo, Newry – Facona, Rankweil – Sharaf DG, Dubai 20 – 21 RETAIL REPORT Finnland Finland 28 – 31 SHOP EVENTS Umdasch ShopShow Amstetten EuroShop, Umdasch Shop Academy, Termin-Kalender, Neue Bücher, Adressen EuroShop, Umdasch Shop Academy, Calendar of Events, New Books, Addresses SHOP aktuell 102 6 – 13 32 – 35 36 – 40 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 3 SHOP Editorial Aus erster Hand From the horse’s mouth Liebe Leser, SHOP Inside Reinhard Peneder SHOP aktuell Chefredakteur Editor-in-Chief diese Ausgabe von SHOP aktuell bietet Ihnen in Sachen Store Branding und Shopfitting wieder vielfältige Informationen aus erster Hand. Brandneu ist auch die Umdasch ShopShow, Europas ständig aktuelle Ladenbau-Messe, am Standort der Umdasch-Konzernzentrale in Amstetten/Niederösterreich. Zum Besuch dieser Ausstellung darf ich Sie herzlich einladen. Schon jetzt möchte ich Sie auf die kommende EuroShop hinweisen, die vom 23. bis 27. Februar 2008 in Düsseldorf stattfinden wird. An der global mit Abstand größten und wichtigsten Ladenbau-Messe erhalten Sie unter dem Motto „Trends in Food and Non Food Retail“ bei Umdasch auf etwa 1.000 m² ebenfalls Informationen aus erster Hand. Top-Infos gibt es auch bei den Shop-Expeditionen der Shop Academy, 2008 werden sie nach Dubai und Las Vegas führen. Dear Readers, This issue of SHOP aktuell offers you once more a wealth of first-hand information on the subjects of store branding and shopfitting. Brand new, too, is the Umdasch ShopShow, Europe’s permanently up-to-date shopfitting fair, located at the Umdasch Concern headquarters in Amstetten/ Lower Austria. I should like to extend a personal invitation to you to visit the exhibition. I should also like to remind you that the next EuroShop will take place between 23 – 27 February 2008 in Düsseldorf. It is by far the largest and most important shopfitting fair worldwide, and here, too, you will be able to gain first-hand information from Umdasch. Our stand, covering some 1,000 m², will operate under the motto “Trends in Food and Non Food Retail”. Top information will also be provided on the Shop Expeditions organised by the Shop Academy during 2008, when visits to Dubai and Las Vegas are planned. 4 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT Helmut Neher neu im Umdasch-Vorstand Helmut Neher joins the board of Umdasch Per 12. 9. 2007 wurde Dipl.-Volkswirt Helmut Neher (50) in den Vorstand der Umdasch AG, Amstetten, gewählt. Er folgt dort auf Dr. Bernhard Ebner, der in den Ruhestand getreten ist. Neher vertritt im Umdasch-Vorstand die Belange der Umdasch Shopfitting Group. Vorsitzender des Vorstandes ist seit 1999 Generaldirektor Dr. Reinhold Süßenbacher, Ing. Josef Kurzmann als drittes Vorstandsmitglied ist insbesondere für die Doka Gruppe verantwortlich. Helmut Neher kam 1992 zu Umdasch und war seit 1995 Geschäftsführer der Umdasch Shop-Concept GmbH in Neidenstein/Heidelberg. Mit 1. 1. 2007 wurde er als Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Umdasch Shop-Concept GmbH in die Konzernzentrale Amstetten berufen. Zweiter Geschäftsführer der Umdasch-Concept GmbH Amstetten ist Dr. Josef Hackl. Die Geschäftsführung der Umdasch GmbH, Neidenstein, wird nun aus Michael Staller und Klaus Haißer gebildet. Der aus den Bereichen Doka Schalungstechnik und Umdasch Shopfitting bestehende Umdasch-Konzern hat 2006 einen Umsatz von 891 Millionen Euro (+ 23 %) erzielt. Dazu hat die Umdasch Shopfitting Group mit 201 Millionen Euro (+ 20 %) beigetragen. On 12 September 2007, Dipl.-Volkswirt Helmut Neher (50) was elected to join the Board of Directors of Umdasch AG, Amstetten. He replaces Dr. Bernhard Ebner, who has retired. Mr Neher will represent the interests of the Umdasch Shopfitting Group on the Umdasch board. Since 1999 Dr. Reinhold Süßenbacher has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dipl.-Ing. Josef Kurzmann is the third Dipl.-Volkswirt Helmut Neher ist seit 12. 9. 2007 neu im Vorstand der Umdasch AG. Dipl.-Volkswirt Helmut Neher joined the Board of Directors of Umdasch AG on 12 September 2007. member of the board, with special responsibility for the Doka Group. Helmut Neher joined Umdasch in 1992 and became Managing Director of Umdasch Shop-Concept GmbH in Neidenstein/Heidelberg in 1995. On 1 January 2007 he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Umdasch Shop-Concept GmbH at the company’s headquarters in Amstetten. The second Managing Director of Umdasch-Concept GmbH in Amstetten is Dr. Josef Hackl. In future Michael Staller und Klaus Haißer will oversee the management of Umdasch GmbH, Neidenstein. The Umdasch Concern, consisting of the branches Doka Formwork Technology and Umdasch Shopfitting, achieved a turnover of 891 million euros (+ 23 %) in 2006. The Umdasch Shopfitting Group contributed 201 million euros (+ 20 %) to this figure. Leserservice Reader service Wenn Sie Fragen im Zusammenhang mit dem Inhalt dieses SHOP aktuell haben, so wenden Sie sich per Fax oder Mail direkt an die Redaktion. For further information on any of the topics in this issue of SHOP aktuell, please contact our editorial department by fax or e-mail. Fax +43/7472/605-3722, E-Mail: [email protected] Masthead SHOP aktuell is published by Umdasch Shop-Concept. For addresses see back cover of magazine. Number 102/September 2007. German/ English edition. Price per copy: € 5, CHF 8, $ 7, L 4. Subscription price: € 20 for 5 consecutive issues (plus postage). Distributed free of charge to Umdasch MDB members. Project management: Reinhard Peneder, Umdasch Shop-Concept, A-3300 Amstetten. Authors of this issue: Reinhard Peneder, Sonja Scheidl, John Ryan, Petra Barth, Eva Raberger. Design: Matthias Koch, Denise Siegl. Photos/Illustrations: Manfred Aigner, Nina Strugalla, Reinhard Peneder, Allianz Center Management, Abercrombie & Fitch, IG Immobilien, Thalia, Mathias Seiler, ECE, Luis Paterno, RegioPlan, Handelsverband, Rita Nowak, Kreft, Corbis, Pukumies, Messe Düsseldorf, dlv, Zukunftsinstitut, HotsSaxClub, Christoph H. Breneis, Archive. Translation: Jane Michael. Printing: LVDM Landesverlag Denkmayr, Linz. N.B.: Projects executed by Umdasch are listed as such in the text or the photo caption. SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Inside Neue Design-Kompetenz bei Umdasch-Produktentwicklung New design competence in Umdasch product development Ausgefeilte Funktionalität und zeitgerechtes Design bieten flexiblen Einsatz für Kunden-Lösungen: Aluminium pur – das neue Wandsystem arena alu kann hängend oder mit Steherfunktion montiert werden. Vielfalt in 3 Profilen – beim neuen Warenträger-Sortiment. Die innovative Systemkonsole erlaubt Fachboden-Montagen ohne Verschraubungen. Sophisticated functionality and contemporary design provide flexible opportunities for customer solutions: Pure aluminium – the new wall system arena alu can be suspended from the wall or mounted as a free-standing unit. Variety with 3 profiles – in the new shelving range. The innovative system consoles permit shelves to be erected without screws. Kundenfeedback mit Konsequenzen Customer feedback results Ab Herbst 2007 im Programm: arena alu. A new addition to the range from autumn 2007: arena alu. ISO 9001:2000: Spitze als Gruppe ISO 9001:2000: Top-quality group Bisher waren Unternehmen der Umdasch Shopfitting Group einzeln ISOzertifiziert worden. Das Ergebnis des Gruppenaudits vom 7. bis 10. Mai 2007 an den Standorten Amstetten, Leibnitz, Oberentfelden und Neidenstein bescheinigt nun der gesamten Gruppe die ISOTauglichkeit. Mit Brief und Siegel: Die Umdasch Shopfitting Group verfügt über ein wirksames QualitätsmanagementSystem nach ISO 9001:2000. It’s official: The Umdasch Shopfitting Group possesses an effective qualitymanagement system in compliance with ISO 9001:2000. SHOP aktuell 102 Hitherto, companies within the Umdasch Shopfitting Group were awarded their ISO certificates separately. As a result of the group audit from 7 – 10 May 2007 in the company branches in Leibnitz, Oberentfelden and Neidenstein, the entire group has been awarded the certificate of ISO proficiency. Im Rahmen des Customer Care Management misst Umdasch Shop-Concept systematisch die Kundenzufriedenheit nach verschiedenen Kriterien. Der Rücklauf der Feedback-Bögen hat sich zuletzt nahezu verdoppelt. Vielleicht liegt das auch an den kleinen Preisen, die Umdasch für diese Mühe regelmäßig verlost. Eine aktuelle Konsequenz aus den Kundenanregungen ist eine übersichtlichere Gestaltung der Angebotsunterlagen. Unser Tipp: Machen Sie gleich die Probe aufs Exempel! Within the framework of its customer care management system, Umdasch Shop-Concept systematically measures customer satisfaction according to various criteria. The number of returned feedback forms has almost doubled of late. The reason for this may lie in the small prizes which Umdasch regularly raffles among readers who take the trouble to reply. As a result of recent customer suggestions we have redesigned our offer documents to make them easier to assess. Our tip: Why not try it out? UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 5 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres Text Reinhard Peneder Photos Manfred Aigner, Luis Paterno, ECE, RegioPlan, Allianz Center Management, Handelsverband, IG Immobilien Why Shopping Centres will continue to forge ahead In the battle for locations, shopping centres will continue to forge ahead. This is true for the German-speaking market as well as for many other European countries. The quality of the location itself, the more professional infrastructure for retailers in comparison with shopping streets and skilful lobbying are just some of the reasons for this development. Eastern Europe and Asia are even experiencing a real boom in shopping centres. SHOP aktuell investigated the shopping and shopping-centre scene in order to bring you the latest details regarding interesting facts and trends. Actually, everyone is in agreement. TW maintains “Investors love retail property”. ”No market saturation in sight” is the quintessence of the latest shopping-centre study published by the EHI, and the UK retail publication RLI ran the headline “Europe’s centre boom“. The list of reports like these is almost endless, as is that detailing new projects. The only voice of dissent is that of 6 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT “Die Welt” (26. 4.), which claims – referring to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers – that “The era of the shopping centre is over.” It is a fact that for many years now the retail trade’s turnover in shopping centre locations has developed much better than in the classic shopping streets. One reason for this is that the efficiently SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres Of the 70,000 m² area of the Limbecker Platz shopping centre in Essen, 20,000 m² are reserved for the Karstadt Weltstadtwarenhaus. There will also be a further 200 stores and shops. managed shopping centres provide more professional infrastructure conditions than are possible in traditional shopping streets, despite all the enthusiastic city-marketing activities in the latter. With their love of city centres, the shopping-centre developers have also filled a market gap and thereby taken the wind out of the sails of many of their critics. They present themselves correspondingly with growing confidence. “We are caught up in a battle of locations. Who – apart from the shopping centres – can replace the attractions of the crisis-ridden department stores? And who else is going to invest in the inner cities and bring innovation?“ asked Matthias Böning, board member of mfi at a symposium arranged by the F.A.Z. Institute. COUNTLESS PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE Here at home, shopping centres are set to further increase their market share. In the cut-throat competition between the various locations it will not only be the shopping streets which will suffer further losses, but the shopping centres will increasingly compete against each other as well. There are countless projects in the pipeline. The 384 large-size shopping centres in Germany (centres with at least 10,000 m²) will be joined by a further 64 SHOP aktuell 102 Mega-Malls (selection) South China Mall Dongguan PR China 900.000 m² 2005 Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 700.000 m² 2003 Siam Paragon Bangkok Thailand 500.000 m² 2005 Mall of Arabia Dubai UAE 1.000.000 m² ab 2008 West Edmonton Mall Edmonton Canada 350.000 m² 1981 Mall of America Minneapolis USA 390.000 m² 1992 Cevahir Shopping Mall Istanbul Turkey 412.000 m² 2005 Bluewater Kent UK 312.000 m² 1999 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 7 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres The Bullring in Birmingham is regarded internationally as the principal role model for a city-centre shopping-centre project. Umdasch fitted out the Selfridges department store inside the Bullring. major projects over the next three years. The total area will thus increase by 1.8 million m² from 12.1 million m² to approximately 14 million m². The trend towards city-centre complexes will continue unabated, with most of them covering an area of between 10,000 and 30,000 m². The undisputed market leader in Germany is the ECE, with a market share of more than 20 %, followed by Metro Group Asset Management (approximately 10 %). Over the next years, it is realistic to expect an additional 100,000 m² sales areas in shopping centres in Austria (38 projects with more than 5,000 m²). The market share here is already very high at approx. 20 %; there are already 2.9 million m² of rentable space in shopping centres (N.B.: in Austria shopping centres with more than 5,000 m² are taken into account. In fact the way in which shopping centres are measured varies from country to country, which makes direct comparisons difficult). Atrio in Villach, Murpark in Graz and the recently completed Stadion Center in Vienna were among the spectacular new projects during 2007. It will be interesting to watch further developments in and around the capital, since some of the larger shopping centres have definitely seen better days. In Graz the existing remarkably high density of shopping centres will be given an additional impetus: The Shopping City Seiersberg will be expanded by an additional 25,000 m²; in 8 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT spring 2008 the SC Graz Nord will open; and animated discussions are already being held regarding an ECE project near the main railway station in Graz. On the Hauptplatz in Innsbruck the site of the former Tyrol department store is to be given a new shopping atmosphere; and in Salzburg everyone is looking forward to the conversion of the Airport Center into a FOC. After a creative pause, another shopping centre project which has attracted international attention has been completed in Switzerland in the form of Sihlcity in Zürich. In Schönbühl near Bern, Shoppyland, a dinosaur of a shopping centre dating from the 1970s, is undergoing major renovation. It will soon have direct competition in the form of “Westside”, a magnificent shopping and leisure centre to the west of the city. THE SUCCESS FACTORS Location, easy access, visibility (awareness), parking facilities (sufficient spaces, easy approach and exit, size, easy access to the shopping-center entrances), atmosphere, infrastructure (information system, clean WC facilities, children’s play area, leftluggage lockers ...), the “right” size, simple orientation (“ease of navigation”), range of goods on offer and an appropriate brand SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres Coop and Peek & Cloppenburg are anchor tenants in the architecturally interesting Sihlcity in Zürich. Also integrated into the site is a Four Points Sheraton Hotel. image are still important factors when it comes to the success of shopping centres. Also important for many shopping centres is the “bare bones principle” (as Wolfgang Richter calls it), which proposes anchor stores from four different branches as a factor likely to ensure success (e.g. food, fashion, sports, electronics). Of course there are a number of individual factors specific to the location and the market which need to be taken into account. In any case, mistakes in the planning phase are difficult to correct at a later stage. “If I only get the second-best location, that is often the beginning of the end.” (Wolfgang Richter). But even choosing the correct size can be fraught with problems. Shopping centres which are too small usually lack the range of stores required and thus the competence and attractivity needed to really reach the targeted catchment area. Centres which are too big, on the other hand, have problems with area productivity and thus with profitable rental revenues. WHAT THE TENANTS AND CUSTOMERS REALLY WANT We discussed in detail the tenants’ necessary and desirable demands of a shopping centre with Dr. Stephan Mayer-Heinisch, President of the Austrian Trade Association and a man with extenSHOP aktuell 102 sive international experience in the retail business. Of course, many of these requirements are identical with the success factors. But the details make his statements more concrete: • Easy accessibility from near and far (approach and departure, awareness) • Convenient parking (free, lighting, wide but short access routes) • Orientation before and after entering the shopping centre • Clear positioning (e.g. as specialist market, fashion centre, neighbourhood shops, FOC) • Mix of types of store in the same branch (e.g. small and large stores) to increase the variety and selection • Activities and measures to extend the length of stay (gastronomy, entertainment, possibly cinema, meeting point, marketplace, events) • Positioning as “third place” (the shopping centre becomes the third place – after home and work – where time is spent, because visitors like the atmosphere) • Simple retreat logistics (easy and uncomplicated transport of purchases) • Professional centre management (incl. appropriate marketing and advertising activities). UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 9 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres The largest shopping centres in Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland (by m² sales area) Rang Germany Austria Switzerland 1 Ruhr-Park EKZ, Bochum 126.000 m² Shopping City Süd, Vösendorf/Wien Shoppi&Tivoli, Spreitenbach 75.300 m² 2 Weserpark, Bremen 120.000 m² Plus City, Pasching/Linz 124.500 m² 66.800 m² EKZ Glatt, Wallisellen 43.400 m² 3 RheinRuhr-Zentrum, Mühlheim/Ruhr 100.000 m² Shoppingcity, Seiersberg/Graz 57.000 m² Avry-Center, Avry 43.300 m² 4 NordWestZentrum, Frankfurt/Main 90.000 m² Donauzentrum, Wien 54.700 m² Gäupark, Egerkingen 41.000 m² 5 Gropius Passagen, Berlin 85.000 m² Huma Einkaufspark, Wien 43.200 m² Sihlcity, Zürich 41.000 m² 6 Donau-EKZ, Regensburg 82.000 m² Center West, Graz 36.300 m² Centre Balexert, Genf 41.000 m² 7 Main-Taunus-Z., Sulzbach/Frankfurt 79.000 m² Europark, Salzburg 36.200 m² Shoppyland, Schönbühl/Bern 37.000 m² 8 Nova Eventis, Leipzig 76.000 m² Uno Shopping Center, Leonding/Linz 33.000 m² Marin-Center, Marin-Epagnier 33.000 m² 9 CentrO, Oberhausen 70.000 m² Haid Center, Haid 32.200 m² Emmen Center, Emmen 30.000 m² 10 Rhein-Neckar-Z., Viernheim 60.000 m² Citypark, Graz 30.500 m² La Praille Center, Genf 26.000 m² Source: RegioPlan, own research. MAJOR AND MINOR TRENDS The trend towards city-centre projects will continue, at least in the medium term. There are several reasons for this: the sickly state of the classic department stores, unused plots of land and buildings and – last but not least – the changing approach to zoning policies of many states and communities. Here and there, “railway station projects” may play a role. Whether they will be as successful as that in Leipzig, however, is debatable. popularity. Experts agree that in general there will be an overall increase in the design quality of shopping centres, particularly as regards the architecture and the materials used. The importance of the brand mix has taken over from the classic branch mix. Strong brands and shop brands are much in demand – brands which are, quite simply, the best in their category. They are the crowd-pullers in today’s shopping centres. Wolfgang Richter, DI, RegioPlan: “Famous names help orientation.” With respect to the tenants’ requirements regarding area and area format, two developments can be observed. On the one hand, there is an increasing demand for larger areas, in line with the saying “competence needs space” (e.g. in the case of fashion stores, sports retailers, and recently also in the fields of books and media). And on the other, retailers are tending to segment their concepts in the interests of a more precisely targeted focus on a particular group of customers. H & M, Esprit and Abercrombie are good examples of this trend. This leads to a larger number of stores, to more variety – which is also welcomed by the management of the shopping centres in question. No uniform picture can be discerned when it comes to opportunities for specialisation. In view of very different customer attitudes, ECE, for example, remains highly sceptical of the Entertainment Centre model. However, this approach must be viewed quite differently in Southern Europe and in the U.S., but especially in locations where completely artificial worlds are created. The clear positioning towards luxury requires very, very large centres of population. That works well, for example, in Florida, in Los Angeles, in Tokyo, and of late also in Moscow. The AEZ in Hamburg recently attached a “Luxury Mile” and is doing well with it. However, this type of positioning does not function everywhere – as other examples prove. A tried and tested method involves positioning according to type of centre and size: e.g. neighbourhood centre, regional centre, super-regional centre. The increasing involvement of service industries (hairdressers, banks, travel agents, advisory servies in a variety of branches) is gaining in 10 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT CONCEPTS AGAINST UNIFORMITY Shopping centres are frequently criticised for contributing in no small measure to the uniformity of today’s shopping landscape. It is a criticism which they refuse to accept. They point out that the degree of filialisation in the main shopping streets is considerably greater than in the consumer temples. Furthermore, fringe branches, which have disappeared from the shopping streets because of rising rents, can be found invading the shopping centres by force in the interests of a comprehensive range of stores. RegioPlan boss Wolfgang Richter points out another interesting aspect of this phenomenon. “The retail trade would not be so uniform if consumers wanted it otherwise.” He believes that the famous names help consumers when it comes to orientation. Architecture is increasingly becoming an instrument by which the shopping centres determine their profile. There have recently been a number of positive examples of this trend. For example, the Europark in Salzburg, which was recently singled out by the International Council of Shopping Centers for the best extension, not least for its impressive “oval architecture”. The Murpark in Graz and the Atrio in Villach are also currently attracting attention for their unusual architecture. The Stadion Center in Vienna, opened on 30 August 2007, offers a unique blend of architecture and experience (design: Dr. Christian Mikunda) as a “third place”. One attraction is the 23-metre-high ice falls made of 2,300 blocks of clear and cloudy ice. A highlight of contemporary shopping-centre culture is the Europa Passage between Mönckebergstrasse and Binnenalster SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres The construction of the Schloss-Arkaden in Braunschweig, together with the reconstruction of the historic castle façade, attracted international attention. Umdasch ShopConcept was responsible for the shopfitting of anchor tenants like Pohland and Humanic in the shopping centre. The architecture recalls the hull of a ship. That is not a coincidence, since the Europa Passage in Hamburg lies on the Binnenalster. The “Mall of the Emirates” with its enormous ski hall and 225,000 m² of sales area is currently regarded as the most spectacular shopping centre in Dubai. in Hamburg, opened in October 2006 and covering an area of 30,000 m² (The administration of the centre is in the hands of the Allianz CenterManagement GmbH). The shopping mall is up to 25 metres high and 160 m long. Particularly noticeable are the 21 slender, parabolic arches spanning all five floors and meeting in a glass roof. The ECE is particularly proud of the Schloss-Arkaden in Braunschweig, opened at the end of March 2007 and one of the most ambitious town-planning projects in Germany. The combination of 30,000 m² of sales area on three levels with some 150 shops, service stores, cafés and restaurants as well as 1,700 parking spaces with the façade of the residence of the Dukes of SHOP aktuell 102 Braunschweig, originally built in 1833-1840 and demolished in 1960 but now rebuilt in meticulous detail is a unique example of restoration. More superlatives can be expected in the “Limbecker Platz” shopping centre in Essen; the opening at this historic location is planned for 2008/2009. A further example of interesting architecture can be found in Sihlcity in Zürich, which also opened in March 2007. The management advertises it as the “smallest big city”. The project extends over 40,000 m² and was built on the site of a former paper factory. The chimney was not demolished, but has become the UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 11 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres Atrio in Villach, conceived by Spar, is attractive because of its modern architecture. Transformed from a department store to a Fashion Department Store, Kastner & Öhler is an attractive anchor tenant. shopping centre landmark. “A shopping temple with built-in parking problems” commented the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in its issue of 21. 3. 2007 in view of the 850 parking spaces permitted by the City of Zürich. What the effect of this shortage will be and whether the consumers really accept the Öffis is part of the exciting experiment. Another project which received an award from the ICSC is the Dundrum Centre in Dublin. Incidentally, Umdasch Shop-Concept was responsible for the shopfitting of a number of attractive stores within the complex. THE INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Las Vegas and Florida are also appearing at top speed in Shanghai and in the United Arab Emirates. The catchment area of the target group here is measured not in kilometres but in flight hours. These destinations are also exciting trend-setters when it comes to shopping centres, which are almost always linked to huge multifunctional projects (holiday, entertainment, gastronomy, shopping, sport, and increasingly also art and culture). Dr. Stephan Mayer-Heinisch: “There is an enormous range when it comes to store rents. It is important that the tenants assess their own position correctly.” As always, the USA are the role models when it comes to the development of innovative retail concepts and their dramaturgical staging. As far as shopping centres are concerned, they are no longer the top address for trend scouts. The only spectacular malls are the ones which open about every six months around the vast hotel resort projects in Las Vegas and which in most cases are designed around a theme. Global mega-hubs like those in 12 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT Dubai in particular provides an object lesson par excellence in shopping-centre development. The participants in the Shop-Expedition “Laden-Dramaturgie LIVE!” (Shop Dramaturgy LIVE!) in March 2007 were able to experience this at first hand (also in the March 2008 programme). Deira City Centre, Dubai Festival City, Wafi Mall, Burjuman Centre, Mercato Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates ... Here you can admire virtually every imaginable and unimaginable facet of shopping centre design, mostly in mega-format, and invariably occupied by the Who’s Who of the global brand and retail scene. And the succession of new openings shows no sign of slowing down. Several SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Shopping Centres Day and night views of the Stadion Center in Vienna. A media band with 1,000 LED-points provides illumination and advertising surface. Inside the centre there are ice falls. hundred thousand square metres of sales area are in the pipeline, but everything will be overshadowed by the Dubailand project, the “Middle East’s answer to Disneyland”. The model in the Visitor Centre alone is worth millions (see page 2). The projects in planning include more than a dozen theme parks, hotels with a capacity of 53,000 rooms and seven shopping centres, including the gigantic Mall of Arabia. The opening is planned in phases from 2008. There are also exciting developments in the East, in Russia and the former CIS states. In recent years spectacular shopping centres have opened in Hungary, the Czech Republic and especially Poland. It is no coincidence that the Center Zlote Tarasy in Warsaw received a Global RLI Award. The shopping scene in and around Moscow is also noteworthy. Huge investment projects are being rushed through in the Ukraine and Kazakhstan. There are sufficient funds available for such projects; the biggest bottleneck is shortage of expertise on the subject of shopping centres. The awarding of the Winter Olympic Games 2014 to Sochi will provide further incentives. In any case, you will be able to read more about the gold-rush atmosphere in the sphere of shopping, shops and shopping centres in the Near and Middle East in the next issues of SHOP aktuell. SHOP aktuell 102 In connection with this article, SHOP aktuell talked to the following experts or received written information from them: Benny Brückner (Sihlcity, Zürich), Hermann Klein Ing. (IG Immobilien, Vienna), Dr. Stephan Mayer-Heinisch (SMH.CON, Graz), DI Wolfgang Richter (RegioPlan, Vienna), Klaus Striebich (ECE, Hamburg), Mag. Arndt Traindl (Retail Branding, Amstetten). www.atrio.at www.dubailand.ae www.ece.de www.ehi.org www.europark.at www.gcsc.de www.handelsverband.at www.icsc.org www.malloftheemirates.com www.murpark.at www.regioplan.at www.retailbranding.at www.rli.uk.com www.schlossarkaden.de www.sihlcity.ch www.shoppingcityseiersberg.at www.shoppyland.ch www.stadioncenter.at www.twnetwork.de www.westside.ch www.zlotetarasy.pl/en Atrio, Villach Dubailand, Dubai/VAE ECE, Hamburg Europäisches Handelsinstitut, Köln Europark, Salzburg German Council of Shopping Centers Österreichischer Handelsverband International Council of Shopping Centers Mall of the Emirates, Dubai/VAE Murpark, Graz RegioPlan, Wien Retail Branding AG, Amstetten RLI – Retail & Leisure International Schlossarkaden Braunschweig Sihlcity, Zürich Shoppingcity Seiersberg Shoppyland, Bern Stadioncenter, Wien Textilwirtschaft Westside, Bern Zlote Tarasy, Warschau UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 13 SHOP Talk Klaus Striebich Interview Reinhard Peneder Photos Nina Strugalla Klaus Striebich on the future of shopping centres Management contracts for 90 shopping centres, 22 more currently being built or planned, 9,400 tenant/partners, 2,700,000 m² sales area, 10.4 billion euros turnover – those are the imposing statistics which indicate the achievements of the ECE, part of the Otto empire. For many years the focus of the company, founded in 1965 in Hamburg, lay in Germany; now they are also expanding rapidly abroad (the company is currently active in 15 countries). Klaus Striebich has been the Managing Director in charge of property rental at ECE since 2003. An energetic Swabian with a “classic ECE career profile” has extensive knowledge of the international shopping and retail scene and is also a member of the Board of the GCSC (German Council of Shopping Centers). How do you see the potential in Germany really? To be fair, about 10 percent. Because, compared with England and other countries, Germany has attractive and well established town centres and district shopping centres. “The life cycle of the concepts will become substantially shorter.” “In shopping centres, the most important anchor is variety.” What is the current market share of shopping centres in Germany, measured against the total retail turnover? The current market share lies between 6 and 8 percent, based on the 360 – 380 relevant shopping centres. The figure is relatively low compared with the rest of Europe. In England and France, the figure lies at around 15 percent each. In the United States it is as high as 60 percent. If we compare ourselves with England, and that is certainly realistic, then we have an expansion potential of over 100 percent. 14 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT How is the productivity per square metre in the shopping centres developing in view of the stagnant retail turnover figures and the continuous expansion of available floor area? Strangely enough, the development is positive. On the one hand, we always differ by about two to three percent from the average retail development. And on the other, a shopping centre mostly has good contacts to the best store in each branch. And then again, we can react faster than the classic retail stores in the pedestrian zone. There, leases generally have to be fulfilled regardless of the success of the enterprise. When a concept does less well in a shopping centre, to use a euphemism, we sit down together to analyse the reasons and agree on appropriate measures. What does the market development in other European countries look like? It’s higher. In comparable West European countries – France, England, Italy, Benelux etc. – the density of shopping centres is already higher than here. In Eastern Europe the shopping centre location is extremely important because there were previously no comparable high-quality locations. The shopping centres directly replace all previous locations. Where does the ECE see the greatest development potential for shopping centres in Europe in the medium term? In Germany there are about another 20 – 30 projects for us to carry out – and we’re working on them, focusing on them. We are very active in central Eastern Europe and also see that as our core market. We are already represented between Lithuania and Turkey. At the moment we see Poland as an excellent market with its 40 million inhabitants and only a very low density of shopping centres. For the past two years we have also been active in Russian and the Ukraine. Those are markets which will prosper in the forseeable future. In recent years there has been a major trend towards inner-city shopping centres. Will this trend continue? Definitely. There will be no change there, because a centre also profits from an inner-city location and the only advantage of the outskirts is that it is quick and cheap to build there. People’s demands as regards such factors as living – working – leisure – shopping are definitely better satisfied in the city centre. How did things develop after the opening of new inner-city shopping centres? How has the retail scene changed there? It varies. Of course the central focus of the town in question, in other words, the customer loyalty, improved markedly. And of course there are towns where locations shift. Locations which are not competitive deteriorate. I’d like to emphasise: Uncompetitive locations. Competitive locations, however, will have been able to develop in some cases. Braunschweig is a good example of what I mean. SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Talk Klaus Striebich Which trends have you observed in recent years with regard to tenants’ requirements regarding the sales area and the amount of space needed? It is fairly clear: tenants today are much more demanding. This trend is more noticeable in Western Europe than in the East. In Western Europe, the average store size has increased by 20 – 30 percent. Tenants today have much larger and wider ranges of goods and present them in more eye-catching ways. What are the strategies and concepts which Pohland follows when designing its stores? The essential, most important aspect is that the customer should feel at home in a Pohland store. He must sense that he will be well looked-after. For this, the interior design must be right; on the one hand it must be modern, but on the other it must also convey a sense of cosiness. Do you not get the feeling here that in this age of concept segmentation the pendulum is swinging back in the other direction, expecially in the fashion branch, for example? That’s a good example, and you are quite right. That is what we like to see – and our customers too, in fact. The real advantage of a shopping centre or a good location is the variety. Theoretically you could cover all requirements with a food store, a shop selling fashion and textiles, and an electrical goods store. The main thing is that all ranges of goods are available in breadth. The real talent, however, lies in the depth. In the old days, 100 – 130 shops were the non plus ultra in Germany. In the AEZ over there (N.B.: Alstertal-Einkaufszentrum) there were no fewer than 160. With the extension we have increased the number of stores by 50 percent and now have no fewer than 240. People have become more consumeroriented, so we have become better able to cope. We have brought in many more extensive ranges; we can offer a large number of mono-label stores. The customer likes that – segmentation is very fashionable at the moment. Hennes & Mauritz is a good example: apart from their classic store, they have separate shops with different themes. You can also see the same trend at Esprit and other brands. What are the current criteria for success as regards the mixture of branches and tenants, and who are the classic anchor tenants? SHOP aktuell 102 “Have you ever tried to find a toy shop in the pedestrian area?“ Today there aren’t really any classic anchor tenants as such. The most important anchor is “variety”. Anchor tenants are always equated with large-scale retailers. In Germany the department store as such is no longer appropriate, nor is a general store or a self-service store. Magnets today are essentially fabric and fashion stores such as H&M, Zara, Appelrath & Cüpper, Ansons, Pohland. In the hardware sphere it could be the largescale retailers in the fields of books, sport and electrical and electronic goods. Then we can continue with the specialist stores such as Humanic in the shoe branch. And there are also the young, vertically-oriented fashion retailers who nowadays need store areas of up to 2,000 m². In the food sphere people want above all fresh goods – not tins for 60 cents. Hasn’t the branch mix developed in general in the direction of brand mix? Definitely. When we conduct an in-depth study we find that brand labels are more important than no-name shops. The classics must be there too, like Esprit, S. Oliver, Mexx, Gant, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc O Polo etc. This development can already be observed in all branches. What are the prime success factors for shopping centres? Location quality, accessibility, visibility, infrastructure, adequate size, variety, brand message. ping centres as regards tenant mix and appearance. How do you see this? I see it quite differently. It is a fact that the filialisation of pedestrian areas such as those in Cologne, Frankfurt or Düsseldorf is as high as 80 – 90 percent. In the ECE-centres, the average rate is currently 56 percent. Then you can add approximately 25 percent regional chains and the remaining 20 percent are classic individual retailers. So we have a level of filialisation which lies 30 percent below that of the pedestrian areas. Which is quite logical. Or have you ever tried to find a toy shop, a photo shop or a stationer’s in the pedestrian area? You will be unlucky. Why? Because the landlords in the pedestrian area say that they will let their store to the retailer who can pay the highest rent. And that is usually not the toy shop, but rather the XY chain. We, on the other hand, need the toy shop in order to be attractive in all areas, and we are prepared to accept the costs. What will be the main shopping-centre trends in the next few years? The shopping centres will offer a wider variety of goods. Last but not least, the trend towards segmentation will lead to an increased number of shop units without going wild. The design and architecture of the shopping centres will become more attractive. We shall see more show and theatrical elements. The life cycle of the concepts will become substantially shorter, and stores will change hands more frequently. Complaints are often heard regarding the uniformity and interchangeability of shopUMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 15 SHOP Report Abercrombie & Fitch Text Text John Ryan Fotos Photos Abercrombie & Fitch Large monochrome graphics fit with the plain wood fixturing and allow the brightly-coloured merchandise room to breathe. Darkness at noon Abercrombie & Fitch’s recently-opened London flagship has all the elements you’d expect of a store for the young and good-looking. John Ryan pays a visit. Consider the advantages. You’re going to set up shop in a beautifully proportioned two-floor townhouse ( at one point in its almost 200-year old history, a branch of the Bank of England), built in the classical style, in one of the most exclusive areas of a world city. It is only about 60 seconds on foot from a large upscale shopping street and less than five minutes from a world famous tourist destination. The retailer is Abercrombie & Fitch, the purveyor of preppy American fashion, and the shop is its recently-opened flag16 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Report Abercrombie & Fitch Oxford Circus Old Bond St. Old Bond St. Old Bond St. Piccadilly Circus Old Bond St. Old Bond St. Old Bond St. Old Bond St. Externally, the Abercrombie & Fitch building is an elegant 18th century London townhouse in one of the city‘s grandest streets. ship store in London’s Burlington Gardens. This is a mere hop, skip and a jump from Regent Street and if you walk just a little further you’ll find yourself at Piccadilly Circus, the geographical centre of the city. Until Abercrombie & Fitch decided that this would be a good location for its first store outside North America, this was a showcase for the collections of German designer Jil Sander and was famous for its pared-down minimalist interior. And here lies the challenge for any retailer aspiring to occupy this 20,000 sq ft space. At first glance it would seem a smart move to open up in an architecturally grand and imposing space, but it also contains the seeds of a problem. If you are a fashion retailer, just how do you make your ranges stand out amid this kind of backdrop and how can you create an interior that will not be overawed by its surroundings? SHOP aktuell 102 EVERY MAJOR PERFORMANCE REQUIRES A PRELUDE. For anyone walking between the Ionic pillars that form the classical entrance to the Abercrombie & Fitch store, the answer would seem to be to plunge the entire interior into darkness. This is the first impression. There is, admittedly, a decompression zone, a sort of precursor to the main action, which takes the form of an antechamber before you access the shop proper. This foyer is a twilight zone with glass cabinets filled with antique sporting accessories including skis of the type that your grandfather might have used to schuss down the nearest Alp. The cabinets themselves are a mixture of lattice-work glass, set in wood frames, and large panes of glass with something of the museum about them. Shopfitting on this project has been carried out by Umdasch, so you’d expect a high standard of workUMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 17 SHOP Report Abercrombie & Fitch manship and finish. You are not disappointed. High standards prove to be a recurring theme throughout the shop. And so on to the main event. Passing through the door frame that separates foyer from store, the immediate sensation is of contrast. There are jewel-like areas of light and what appear to be zones of almost complete darkness. As the eyes become accustomed to the lighting scheme, it is apparent that this is not the case. THE PERFORMANCE – PRESENTED IN THE RIGHT LIGHT Most stores work by having a set standard of ambient light and then highlighting the merchandise, usually from overhead, using a series of spotlights. Abercrombie & Fitch is in fact no different from this, except that the level of ambient lighting is very much lower than in other stores. Abercrombie & Fitch - facts and figures Sales for year to end Jan 2007: $3.318 billion Net profit for period: $422.2 million Chairman and CEO: Michael Jefferies Total number of employees: 86,400 Current store numbers: around 950 in North America and 1 in Europe (London) Corporate head office: New Albany, Ohio, USA London: Store address: Savile Row, London Architecture and store design: in-house by Abercrombie & Fitch Store build and fit-out: Raylian, London Shelving and free-standing tables: Umdasch, Amstetten The other golden rule of lighting is that if you have large windows, and this shop certainly does, you allow natural daylight to flood the interior. Here, the store designers at Abercrombie break with tradition. The stone window frames are clearly visible as you walk around the interior, but they have black-out screens in front of them, ensuring that the level of light inside the building is at the discretion of Abercrombie & Fitch rather than the exterior environment. contain multiple shelves. Rather than lighting these internally, Abercrombie & Fitch has worked with Umdasch to insert microspots within the wardrobe frames, one each side of every shelf. The effect is a series of pinpoint beams that pick up on the predominantly bright colours of the stock that is on display. The wardrobe fixtures are also used to divide up much of the space on the ground floor. As many of them reach up towards the first floor, the upper shelves function more as display and forward reserve than selling area. This has given those charged with layout the choice of natural baffles and the ability to create rooms, fostering the sense of a series of collections. As a result of the extreme contrast between light and dark, the most obvious feature is the merchandise. For the most part, it is housed in tall, slim, open-fronted dark-wood wardrobes which For those who can tear their eyes away from the drama of the merchandise and the way that it is displayed, it is worth taking a moment to look up. This being a Georgian townhouse, there are a The low level of ambient lighting contrasts sharply with the internally-lit cabinets. This is a store where the product is the hero, but within heroic surroundings. 18 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Report Abercrombie & Fitch As well as the glass-fronted cabinets, stock is displayed on tables throughout the shop, creating an additional internal landscape. The moose, part of the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, is given physical expression in the London flagship, extending from the perimeter in a surreal fashion. The image of a country home is strong. series of small cupolas and these have been used as focal points for theatre-style lighting rigs that are suspended throughout the store at high level. It’s also worth noting the denim shop, located directly beyond the store entrance. Not often that denim is the forward merchandise feature of a fashion shop, but Abercrombie uses curved glass cabinets and a dark wall to show off its artfully arranged displays of jeans. As everywhere else in the shop, pricing is tastefully lowkey, but this kind of luxury does not come cheap. Shoppers reach the first floor via a sweeping stone staircase set around an atrium. In the centre of this atrium is a black sculpture of an athlete, striking the kind of pose that is mirrored by the turn of the century-looking murals depicting groups of sporting young men taking a break from physical activity. Upstairs the story is the same as downstairs, although the bulk of what is on offer is for women on this floor. Once more the darkness of the environment is offset by the brightly-lit cabinets and small room after small room. the temple of their favourite brand. At quite another, through its deployment of carefully fashioned fixturing, it works as a voyage of discovery where the shopper is made to feel that they have chanced upon yet another room containing objects of desire. There is little sense of in-store navigation about this shop – that would defeat the purpose of low lighting and might smack of putting customers in the position of being over-directed. As in its American outlets, Abercrombie & Fitch has recruited a team of unusually good-looking young men and women to act as “models” and staff. But on balance, it need hardly have bothered. This store interior is even more glamorous than the people who have been employed to look pretty within it. Abercrombie & Fitch has said that it intends to expand its overseas operations. In May, CEO Mike Jefferies commented: “We‘re making a lot of money in London and anticipate doing that everywhere we go.” On the evidence of the London flagship, this seems an entirely realistic prediction. ADDITIONAL SETTINGS FOR GLAMOROUS JOURNEYS OF ADVENTURE At one level, Abercrombie & Fitch’s London emporium works as a kind of temple where the faithful can come and worship at SHOP aktuell 102 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 19 SHOP Panorama Aldo goes Europe Nach dem erfolgreichen Markteintritt in UK expandierte das US Schuh- und Leder-Label Aldo im Laufe der letzten Jahre in mehr als 35 Länder weltweit. Darunter Australien, Israel, Polen oder auch die Schweiz. Bei der Realisierung der Pläne für den Shop in Newry, Nordirland, setzte Aldo bereits auf das internationale Shopfitting-Know-how von Umdasch. Im 80 m² großen Store legte man daher besonderen Wert auf anspruchsvolle Warenpräsentation für die modische und anspruchsvolle Zielgruppe. Following its successful launch on the UK market, the US shoe and leather brand Aldo has expanded in recent years into more than 35 countries worldwide. These include Australia, Israel, Poland and Switzerland. In order to realise its plans for the shop in Newry, Northern Ireland, Aldo relied on the international shopfitting expertise of Umdasch. In the 80 m² store particular importance is attached to exclusive goods presentation for a fashionable and discriminating target group. Regale in Schrankoptik und Präsentationstische verhelfen zu einer klaren Sortimentsaufteilung. Im Mittelraum setzt Aldo auf Accessoires und aktuelle Angebote. Shelves which look like cupboards and presentation tables help to provide a clear overview of the goods on offer. In the centre of the store Aldo focuses on accessories and current offers. MORE NEW STORES&SHOPS ON WWW.UMDASCH-SHOP-CONCEPT.COM (REFERENCES) ALDO, NEWRY; APOTHEKE ALTSTETTEN, ZÜRICH; APOTHEKE BUCHS, BUCHS; APOTHEKE DR. STOFFEL, RAPPERSWIL; BIBA, WETTINGEN; BLARNEY WOOLLEN MILLS, TIPPERARY; CHRIST, ZÜRICH; CITÉ MARILOU, MOSKAU; COOP CITY JAMIE OLIVER, ZÜRICH; COOP VITALITY APOTHEKE, ZÜRICH; DUTY FREE, MOSKAU; FACONA, RANKWEIL; FARMERS PHARMACY, DUBLIN; ION GORBUSCHKIN DWOR, MOSKAU; KUNZ APOTHEKE, AESCH; MAYERSCHE, NEUSS; MEADOWS & BYRNE, DUBLIN; MEISSNER BÜCHER, BRUGG; PARIS GALLERY, ABU DHABI, DUBAI; PUKUMIES, KOTKA; RESPUBLIKA TWERSKAJA, MOSKAU; RÖSSLITOR, ST. GALLEN; SHARAF DG, DUBAI; SIHLFELD APOTHEKE, ZÜRICH; TUMI, BICESTER; WACHTER, WINTERTHUR; WELTBILD, BASEL; WITZIG RHYSTROSS, FRAUENFELD … Weiß ist das neue Schwarz White is the new black Weißer Boden, weiße Decke, weiße Warenträger, sogar mit weißem Leder ausgestattete Umkleidekabinen – die Trendfarbe des Ladenbaus ist im neuen Facona-Store in Rankweil omnipräsent. Mit Umdasch Shop-Concept an Bord schaffte man einen eleganten und stilvollen Laden, der namhafte Brands wie Diesel, Mac oder Miss Sixty beherbergt. Auf Basis der Umdasch-Systeme Classic und Varo wurden im 500 m² großen Shop maßgeschneiderte Lösungen eingesetzt. White floor, white ceiling, white shelves – even changing cabins lined with white leather – the shopfitting trend colour is everywhere in the new Facona store in Rankweil. With Umdasch Shop-Concept 20 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT on board, an elegant and stylish shop was created which offers famous brands such as Diesel, Mac and Miss Sixty. Tailor-made solutions based on the Umdasch systems Classic and Varo were employed in the 500 m² sales area. Ein harmonisches Spiel aus Licht und Schatten setzt die Ware gekonnt in Szene. A harmonious interplay of light and shade provides a sophisticated setting for the goods. SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Panorama Blarney Woollen Mills, Ireland: Irish homewares for the Irish At around 10 minutes drive from Dublin airport, the two-floor, 1,500 m² Blarney Woollen Mills store is close to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. This is a large outpost of one of Ireland’s fastest growing homewares specialists with operations across the country and online. Umdasch first worked with the County Cork-based retailer on its Meadows & Byrne store in Carrick on Suir. The level of expertise and know-how that was delivered in Carrick ensured that the production and installation of equipment at this latest location would also be conducted by the pan-European shopfitting and project management giant. With everything from clean, white centre-floor tables to the bleached birchveneer fixtures that are the cash-desks, this is a shop where a premium has been placed on design: Irish design. Completed in November, Blarney Woollen Mills looks set to be the natural destination for those seeking products with a distinctly Hibernian twist. Blarney Woollen Mills looks set to be the natural destination for those seeking products with a distinctly Hibernian twist. Travel Shop: Dublin airport. Retail on the move Creating an effective shop for airport travellers presents two major challenges for any potential retailer. The store fit-out has to be slick enough to stop shoppers with only a few minutes to spare and owing to the highly branded nature of this form of retail, it will usually mean higher than average deployment of light-boxes and messaging. For Umdasch, working on the 520 m² travel shop at Dublin airport has meant manufacturing, delivering and installing a massive variety of unitry as well as working with local architects, Douglas Wallace, to create bespoke equipment by modifying elements from the Umdasch range. The outcome is a shop with everything from standard gondolas featuring integral light-boxes, right the way through to circular and elliptical fixturing – real eye-catchers for shoppers on the move. SHOP aktuell 102 With the execution of this project at Dublin Airport Umdasch confirmed its prominent position in the international travel retail business. UMDASCH UMDASCHSHOP-CONCEPT SHOP-CONCEPT 20a 18 SHOP Talk Ben Hiley Interview John Rya Photos Manfred Aigner Putting shopfitting to work in the 21st century Umdasch set up a UK office in 1999 and managing director Ben Hiley has been at the helm from the outset. Welsh and proud of it, Hiley has a family background in the retail trade, but is an engineer by training with more than 20 years experience in the shopfitting industry. Temperamentally, this makes him well-suited to the increasingly broad range of demands placed upon store fit-out companies. He started Umdasch UK from humble beginnings and it now operates as an outpost of the Austrian shopfitting giant from purposebuilt offices in Oxford. Shop Aktuell talks shop to a man on a definitemission. Why Umdasch? One of the attractive things about Umdasch from my point of view is that they actually train people in the psychology of retailing. It means the whole Austrian production process we draw on, has a logic that underpins it. But haven’t UK shop equipment manufacturers been under pressure? If you look at the so-called metal-bashers in the UK, they’ve gone. Even the small guys no longer operate. So the traditional suppliers of equipment that made items to somebody’s design in the UK just aren’t around. “Companies are going to have to work out how to transpose skills into new markets.” “In the UK, it’s quite normal for brands to reinvent themselves every couple of years.” So where does that leave Umdasch UK? It isn’t just a case of manufacturing to drawings. We have a great level of creativity in this country, but the people who serviced that creativity are no longer there. This means that UK shopfitting is a different industry to what it was. Umdasch is actually in a strong position to fill that gap. Does the modern manufacturer have to be all things to all people? There’s a dilemma facing big manufacturers like Umdasch. Sometimes there is a need to split into different areas in order to concentrate on different levels of the market with different timings and pressures. If you look at the markets that are emerging in India for instance, they’ll want to have 20b UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT the design input, but may not want to pay the prices the cost of manufacturing in Europe. So companies are going to have to work out how to transpose skills into new markets. Wherever you are, I see it as being a matter of working with people who have creativity in a market and then they can use our knowledge of the retail industry to make things happen. I think there will be a lot more alliances than there have been in the past. Where does that mean that shopfitting is heading? It’s certainly going into areas of specialization. Such is the speed of retail change that it’s very difficult to put a standard profile on a company and stay with it for ever. A lot of our manufacturing was built on tradition. Companies like Marks & Spencer had a tradition of supporting British industry, but they can no longer do that because of price. So Umdasch has spread worldwide in order to be able to follow brands. We follow brands closely so that we can work with them at a strategic level, in the UK as much as anywhere else. And is the UK different from continental Europe? Yes, definitely. Traditionally, in Europe it’s very often been the shopfitter that has decreed what a store looks like and it’s been based on established systems. The logic in the UK, and increasingly worldwide, is that retailers take a design, use it for a while and then morph it into something else. In the UK, it’s quite normal for brands to reinvent SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Talk Ben Hiley themselves every couple of years. Systems don’t cope too well with that. To succeed you have to be flexible and able to adapt quickly – as quickly as the retailer. There are a lot of retail designers in the UK. What about the relationship between shopfitter and designer? It’s quite similar to the way that you have to work with retailers. London has 60, maybe even 70 per cent of the most influential designers on the planet. So guide them, make sure the shelf is strong and cheap enough, but never ever, ever, try to alter that shelf! It’s designed to look that way, because the designer is responsible for putting together that retail brand piece by piece. You’ve got to work with people. Which project are you most proud of? “I don’t think in reality that we’ve ever done a bad project.” That sounds fine, but strip away the gloss and Hiley finally admits that he as a job that he looks at fondly: “One of my favourite projects was Best Menswear in Ireland. It involved using virtually every skill that Umdasch had to offer, from day one. We sat with them, took apart their offer, bit by bit: found out what they wanted and we have evolved that design over six years. So I would say the long-term relationship that we have built up with Best is what I’m most proud of.” So what does the future hold for retail and Umdasch in the UK? I think that shops are going to change. They will become more and more places where you go for an experience - to be truly entertained. As far as shopfitting goes, the industry today is not the industry that I remember when I joined. There has certainly been a shift towards smaller companies with a high skill base that can adapt quickly. In the UK, that’s what Umdasch does – but with the backing of a very large company. You can be five to ten people-strong and SHOP aktuell 102 “We see that as the future: building strategic relationships.” still satisfy the requirements of multi-outlet retailers. We’ve got the five manufacturing plants in Europe that can satisfy a broad raft of our customers, but it’s the level of detailing that means you can walk into a store that has been fitted by Umdasch and recognize that there is something different. Ultimately, if you’ve working with a retailer in a particular market, they want one designer and one shopfitter to build it. We see that as the future: building strategic relationships. – and for the simple reason, as he remarks, that at the better end of the retail market you need to be sure of a consistency of retail delivery. To judge by his hit rate to date – Umdasch UK seems adept at managing to provide this. Umdasch UK clients Hiley lists Umdasch’s UK and Ireland client base and it begins to sound like a list of retail’s great and good… “Nike, Harrods, Selfridges, Brown Thomas, Abercrombie & Fitch – they tend to be top-end.” They do UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 20c SHOP Panorama Polo Ralph Lauren, Bicester Village – New England in England The clearly structured appearance of the range and the classic shopfitting elements result in a harmonious overall presentation. For long associated with clean-cut New England style, Polo Ralph Lauren shops have about them the feel of a gentleman’s club – the kind of place you visit after stepping off your yacht. Translating this into retail form is never easy and the brand’s branch at the Bicester Village outlet centre, with fixtures and fittings by Umdasch, is no exception. That said, this is a shop where the cleanness of execution and solidity of the dark-wood perimeter wardrobes, contrasting with the plain white walls, brings to mind an environment that has been around far longer than the year or so that it has been open. As a brand, Polo Ralph Lauren exercises very tight control over the manner in which its products are displayed. The Bicester Village shop show how this works to advantage. Tumi, Bicester Village – luxury in an out-of-town environment In 2006, Undasch was retained by American travel goods brand Tumi to equip a store that it had leased at Bicester Village, an outlet centre in Oxfordshire, UK. Bicester is the UK’s most upmarket factory outlet centre and strict conditions are placed on the appearance of any brand or retailer that chooses to set up shop in the scheme. For Tumi, this meant that its 80 m² store would have to display the same quality as any of its high street branches with open-fronted wooden cabinets recessed into the walls and minimalist glass and matt-metal centre-floor fixturing. It would be far from uncommon to find a shop of this quality in some of Europe’s better shopping streets. It is a mark of the understanding that was established between Umdasch and Tumi that it is also found in an outlet centre. The entire bamboo-style shopfitting system was specially designed for Tumi. Varo, the stainless steel system by Umdasch, provides an interesting contrast to the wood. 20d UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 21 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Panorama Unverwechselbarer Marken-Auftritt Distinctive Brand Presentation Der BiBA Shop setzt Highlights – das schlangenförmige Regal ist ein absoluter Blickfang und dient gleichzeitig als Präsentationsfläche für Legeware. The BiBA Shop sets highlights – the curving shelf is both eyecatching and practical as it serves as a display surface for goods. Der neue BiBA Shop in Wettingen, Schweiz, überzeugt durch konsequentes Store-Branding (Konzept Schwitzke & Partner). Rundum beleuchtete Wandelemente im markentypischen Gelb setzen Akzente und harmonieren mit den warmen Holztönen. Die 87 m² wurden auf Basis eines Schwitzke-Konzeptes von Umdasch Shop-Concept geplant und im Anschluss von der Decke bis zum Boden vom Shopfitter eingerichtet. Die Marke BiBA steht für einen femininen, selbstbewussten Look. The new BiBA Shop in Wettingen, Switzerland, convinces by means of its consistent store branding (concept: Schwitzke & Partner). Illuminated wall units in the brand’s characteristic shade of yellow set accents and harmonise with the warm wood tones. The 87 m² sales area was planned by Umdasch Shop-Concept on the basis of a concept by Schwitzke and then fitted out by the international shopfitters from floor to ceiling. The BiBA brand stands for a feminine, self-confident look. Der smarte Loungebereich lädt die BiBA Kundinnen zum Verweilen ein. The chic lounge area encourages BiBA customers to take a break. Elektro-Branchenkompetenz auf 3.000 m² Expertise in the electrical branch across 3,000 m² Mehr als bloß ein Elektrogeschäft – Sharaf DG sieht sich als „a new lifestyle experience“ – das Store Design transportiert diese CI. More than just an electrical store: Sharaf DG sees itself as “a new lifestyle experience“, and the store design conveys this CI. Umdasch zeichnet nicht nur für die Einrichtung des Stores im Deira City Center – hier im Bild – verantwortlich, sondern stand auch im Times Square Center (Flagship) als Ladenbauer zur Seite. Umdasch was not only responsible for the shopfitting of the store in the Deira City Center, seen in the photograph; it also provided shopfitting assistance in the Times Square Center (flagship store). SHOP aktuell 102 Im April 2007 öffnete Sharaf DG im Deira City Center seine Pforten. Sharaf DG zählt zu den größten Elektro-Retailern in den VAE. Umdasch Shop-Concept konnte bei diesem Projekt einmal mehr Branchen-Know-how und Flächenkompetenz unter Beweis stellen. Auf 3.000 m² ist ein Fachmarkt mit einer sehr umfangreichen Produktpalette entstanden. Zum Einsatz kam im gesamten Shop das EinrichtungsSystem Europa. Sharaf DG opened its doors in the Deira City Center in April 2007. Sharaf DG is one of the largest retailers of electrical goods in the United Arab Emirates. For Umdasch Shop-Concept it was another opportunity to demonstrate its branch expertise and skills in large-scale projects. A specialist store with a very wide-ranging product palette has been created across a floor area of 3,000 m². The shopfitting system Europa was used throughout the store. UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 21 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Text Text Reinhard Peneder Das Hamburger „Flagship“ der Thalia in der Europa Passage ist als typisch Hamburger Buchhandlung positioniert. Eingerichtet wurde das Projekt von Umdasch Shop-Concept. The Hamburg flagship of the Thalia group in the Europa-Passage is placed as a typical Hamburg bookshop. The project was executed by Umdasch Shop-Concept. Harry Potter oder Die Kunst der Inszenierung Konzentration, Verdrängungswettbewerb und Multi Channel Retailing sind auch im Buchhandel aktuelle Themen. Thalia, Hugendubel & Co. rittern sich in den deutschsprachigen Ländern um die Poleposition – ein Spiegelbild des Wettbewerbs der Verlage. Vor diesem Hintergrund hat SHOP aktuell drei Experten über Sortiments- und Gestaltungstrends befragt. Die Aussagen machen eines deutlich: Im Zeitalter von Harry Potter ist „Die Kunst der Inszenierung“ angesagt. Der deutsche Buchmarkt konsolidiert sich langsam. 2006 wurden nach Berechnungen des Börsenvereins mit Büchern 9,3 Milliarden Euro Umsatz gemacht, 1,1 % mehr als 2005. Erfreulich auch die 22 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT Perspektiven für 2007. Nach Umsatzrückgängen zu Beginn des Jahrzehnts erwirtschaftete die Branche zum dritten Mal in Folge ein leichtes Plus. Davon haben in erster Linie die großen AnbieSHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Große Flächen – in der Thalia-Buchhandlung sind es 1.800 m² – ermöglichen durch geschickte Gliederung differenzierte themenspezifische Inszenierungen. Large areas – in the ThaliaBuchhandlung they amount to 1,800 m² – permit a varied range of subjectspecific arrangments by means of skilful subdivisions. ist der Thalia gelungen: Im Zuge einer strategischen Partnerschaft übernimmt sie ab 1. Februar 2008 die Buchabteilungen in 89 Karstadt-Warenhäusern und betreibt sie exklusiv unter Thalia. Nahezu alle wichtigen Anbieter haben sich zu Multi-ChannelPlayern entwickelt, d. h. sie sind neben dem stationären Geschäft auch per Katalog bzw. als Online-Anbieter präsent. Und die mittleren und kleinen Buchhandlungen? Sie haben ihre Chancen in der Nische und in der Spezialisierung. In der Tendenz gilt noch immer, was Dieter Banzhaf (Akademie des Deutschen Buchhandels) 2001 einmal sagte: „Schauen Sie sich Weltbild plus an. Das ist eine vollkommen klar profilierte Marke, auch wenn andere die Nase rümpfen. Ich habe in Orten, wo Weltbild plus eine neue Filiale eröffnete, mit den eingesessenen Buchhändlern gesprochen. Die sagten mir in fast allen Fällen ‚Nein, wir spüren keine Umsatzeinbußen...’. Das heißt aber doch, dass sie einen ungenutzten Markt neben sich haben liegen lassen. Sonst hätten sie gemerkt, dass es Kunden gibt, die einen kleinen überschaubaren Laden wollen, mit den Titeln, die zu ihnen passen und da ist ein Kochbuch, ein Gesundheitsratgeber dabei, etwas Belletristik, Reise- und Kinderbücher – und das genügt ihnen.“ Der begehrteste Platz zum Schmökern in der ThaliaBuchhandlung mit direktem Blick auf die Binnenalster. In the ThaliaBuchhandlung, the most coveted place for burying yourself in a book has a direct view of the Binnenalster. ter profitiert, der Druck auf kleinere Verlage und Buchhandlungen ist ungemindert hoch. Wachstumsgewinner innerhalb der Absatzkanäle war das Internet, hier stieg der Umsatz um 11 % auf 703 Millionen Euro, das sind 7,6 % des Gesamtumsatzes mit Büchern. Größter Absatzkanal ist mit 54,3 % der Sortimentsbuchhandel, hier stieg der Umsatz erstmals seit fünf Jahren wieder minimal (um 0,3 % auf 5,03 Milliarden Euro). SORTIMENTS- UND GESTALTUNGSTRENDS Susanne Gruß (Thalia): „Durch die Gestaltung der Einrichtung soll den Kunden die Orientierung erleichtert werden.“ Susanne Gruß (Thalia): “The arrangement of the shopfittings should make it easier for the customer to find what he is looking for.” Die Konzentration in der Verlags- und Buchhandelsbranche hat sich zuletzt deutlich beschleunigt. Der Anteil der zehn größten Buchhandelsunternehmen am Umsatz des Sortimentsbuchhandels dürfte bereits bei über 30 % liegen. Mit geschätzten Marktanteilen von jeweils 6 – 8 % bilden die zur Douglas-Gruppe gehörende Thalia bzw. die DBH (Hugendubel, Weltbild, Wohlthat u. a.) mit Abstand die Spitze des Buchberges. Akquisitionen und Beteiligungen sind in beiden Lagern tägliches Brot. Der jüngste Coup SHOP aktuell 102 Die Ladenbauer Matthias Kreft (Geschäftsführer Kreftbrübach GmbH, Wedemark) und Christian Binder (Geschäftsführer Umdasch Shop-Concept Schweiz) sowie als Buchhandelsexpertin Susanne Gruß (Geschäftsführerin der Thalia-Buchhandlung Erich Könnecke GmbH & Co. KG) haben SHOP aktuell einige angesagte Trends verraten. Fakt ist, dass im Zeitalter der Konzentration und des Verdrängungswettbewerbes die Verkaufsflächen pro Laden auch im Buchhandel („Kompetenz braucht Fläche“) wachsen. In UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 23 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Das Konzept von A&M plus besticht durch Kompaktheit und Übersicht. Die Filiale in den City Arkaden in Klagenfurt hat Umdasch eingerichtet. The concept of A&M plus combines a compact design with a clear layout. Umdasch was in charge of the shopfitting in the branch in the City Arkaden in Klagenfurt. vielen Einkaufszentren sind Buchhandlungen bereits gefragte Ankermieter. Die Flächen werden in der Regel aber geschickt gegliedert, um Abteilungen und Themen differenziert darstellen zu können, um auch intime Nischen zu schaffen, um (ggf. auf den Standort bezogene) „Geschichten zu erzählen“. Harry Potter hat der Branche gezeigt, was eine ganzheitliche Inszenierung ist. Kulissenbau statt Ladenbau heißt daher die Devise bei der Gestaltung, um flexibel auf aktuelle Themen eingehen zu könChristian Binder: nen. Die Warenträger werden deshalb leichter, UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT UND DER „Papeteriesortimente werden in Zukunft in Buchhandlungen flexibler und treten zu Gunsten des Sortiments BUCHHANDEL eine größere Rolle spielen.“ in den Hintergrund. Weitere Experteninfos im Christian Binder: “Stationery ranges will play a more Detail: Umdasch Shop-Concept hat als Buchhanimportant role in bookshops • Das Hörbuch hat sich klar durchgesetzt und delseinrichter eine jahrzehntelange Tradition. in future.” ist fester Sortimentsbestandteil geworden. Über die reine Ladenbaukompetenz hinaus Der Bereich wird noch weiter wachsen. hat Umdasch Buchhändlern immer wieder in Form von Semina• Sortimente wie DVD, PBS-Artikel, Geschenkartikel, Nonbook– ren Informationen und Kenntnisse zur Verbesserung ihrer WettArtikel gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung. bewerbsfähigkeit vermittelt. Die wachsenden Flächen machen • Verlage werden stärker als eigene Marke präsentiert (inkl. ShopUmdasch für den Buchhandel zu einem noch attraktiveren Partin-Shop). ner. Neben umfassendem Branchen-Know how bringt Umdasch • Verankerung von (Visual) Merchandising-Grundsätzen in der seine Kompetenz für große Flächen, verbunden mit dem Horizont Präsentation (z. B. strategischer Einsatz der überdurchschnittaus anderen Branchen, in den Beratungs- und Planungsprozess lich profitablen Tisch-Präsentationen). ein. Es ist daher kein Zufall, dass sich prominente Namen auf der • Die Kunden clever navigieren lassen – dazu kann der Ladenbau aktuellen Referenzliste finden: Thalia, Weltbild, Mayersche Buchwesentlich beitragen (Selbstbedienung durch die Art der Prähandlung, Grüttefien, A&M Plus, Respublica (Moskau). Namen sentation forcieren, vorhandene Beratung signalisieren). wie Ögg (Kufstein), Rösslitor (St. Gallen) oder Meissner (Brugg) • „Ökologische“ Ladengestaltung ist kein Trend, sondern ein zeigen, dass Umdasch auch bei Standort bezogenen Projekten zu Hygienefaktor. Hause ist. An der Buchmesse (Frankfurt 10. – 14. 10. 2007) wird • Im Trend sind dunklere Hölzer. Weiß wird stärker kommen. Umdasch Shop-Concept mit einem Informationsstand vertreten Entscheidend ist aber die konsequente Berücksichtigung des sein (Halle 4). jeweiligen CD. 24 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Die gekonnte Präsentation auf Tischen hat besonders auf großen Flächen wesentliche Bedeutung. Gesehen bei Weltbild plus in Basel, eingerichtet von Umdasch Shop-Concept. Attractive presentations on tables are important, especially in large sales areas. Here a view of Weltbild plus in Basel, executed by Umdasch Shop-Concept. Harry Potter or The Art of Presentation Concentration, cut-throat competition and multi-channel retailing are topical subjects in the book trade. In the German-speaking countries Thalia, Hugendubel & Co. are jostling each other for the pole position – reflecting the competition among the publishing houses. Against this background, SHOP aktuell interviewed three experts about trends in range and presentation. Their statements make one thing clear: the art of presentation is much in demand in the age of Harry Potter. The German book market is consolidating slowly. In 2006, according to the figures compiled by the Börsenverein des deutschen Buchhandels (German Book Trade Association), a turnover of 9.3 billion euros was achieved, 1.1 % more than in 2005. The prospects for 2007 are also good. After a drop in turnover at the beginning of the decade, the branch achieved a small increase for the third year running. It was the larger firms which profited most from the improvement; small publishing compaSHOP aktuell 102 nies and bookshops continue to suffer under the merciless pressure. Among the retail outlets, the internet was the area where the highest growth rates could be observed; here, the turnover increased by 11 % to 703 million euros, representing 7.6 % of the total turnover achieved with books. The main retail channel remains the traditional bookshop, accounting for 54.3 %; here a minimal increase in turnover was registered for the first time in five years (by 0.3 % to 5.03 billion euros). UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 25 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Das Beispiel der Buchhandlung Rösslitor in St. Gallen zeigt, dass sich mit gut positionierten Konzepten auch traditionelle Häuser behaupten können. The bookshop Rösslitor in St. Gallen provides an example of how even traditional shops can maintain their position with well-placed concepts. The concentration in the publishing and retail book branches has increased markedly of late. The ten largest book retail companies’ market share of the branch turnover must have already crossed the 30 percent threshold. With an estimated market share of 6 – 8 percent each, Thalia (a member of the Douglas Group) and the DBH (Hugendubel, Weltbild, Wohlthat et al.) clearly occupy the summit of the book trade mountain. In both camps, new acquisitions and shares are part of the daily agenda. It was Thalia which was responsible for pulling off the latest coup: as part of a strategic partnership it will be taking over the book departments in 89 Karstadt department stores from 1 February 2008; the sections will be run exclusively under the name Thalia. Mit Farbtupfern und Themenpräsentationen entstehen interessante Blickfänge. Gesehen in der Mayerschen in Neuss. Colour contrasts and theme-based presentations provide interesting focal points. Seen in the Mayersche Buchhandlung in Neuss. concentration and cut-throat competition the sales areas per shop are also growing in the Almost all the important retailers have become book branch (“Competence needs space”). multi-channel players; in other words, in addiIn many shopping centres, book shops are tion to the retail stores they are also active already sought-after anchor tenants. The sales through catalogues or as online retailers. areas are, however, usually skilfully divided up in order to present the various departments But what of the medium-sized and small bookand subjects in an individual manner and also shops? Their chance lies in the niche market in order to create cosy corners where “stoand in specialisation. The trend is still the same ries can be told” (possibly location-specific). Matthias Kreft: „Verlage werden as that described in 2001 by Dieter Banzhaf Harry Potter has shown the entire branch sich stärker als eigene Marken präsentieren.“ Matthias Kreft: (Academy of the German Book Trade): “Look what integral staging involves. That means “Publishing houses will assert at Weltbild plus. It is a brand with a clearly that it is more a matter of stage design rather themselves more strongly as own brands.” defined profile, even if others turn up their than shopfitting when it comes to the setting, noses. I have spoken to established bookin order to be able to react flexibly to current shop owners in places where Weltbild plus had opened a new themes. The shelving is therefore lighter and more flexible and branch. In virtually every case they said to me ‘No, we haven’t plays a subsidiary role compared with the range. Further expert noticed a reduction in turnover…’ That means that they had failed information in detail: to exploit a neglected market sector. Otherwise they would have noticed that there are customers who want a small bookshop • Talking books have established a clear position and are a fixed with a limited range of titles, offering books which they are interpart of the range of items on offer. This is a field which will conested in, including cookery books, books providing health tips, a tinue to expand. small range of literature, travel books, children’s books – and that • Items such as DVDs, stationery and office supplies, gift articles is sufficient for their needs.“ and non-book articles are gaining in importance. • Publishing houses are increasingly being presented as an own TRENDS IN RANGE AND PRESENTATION brand (including shop-in-shop). • Anchoring of (visual) merchandising principles in the presentaShopfitters Matthias Kreft (Managing Director of Kreftbrübach tion (e.g. strategic use of table presentations which demonGmbH, Wedemark) and Christian Binder (Managing Director strate above-average profitability). Umdasch Shop-Concept Switzerland) together with book retail • Allowing customers to find their way efficiently through the expert Susanne Gruß (Managing Director of the Thalia-Buchhandshop – the shopfitting design can play a significant role here lung Erich Könnecke GmbH &Co. KG) discussed with SHOP (encourage self-service through the form of presentation, while aktuell some of the current trends. It is a fact that in this age of signalling that advice is also available if required). 26 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Concept Thema Buch-Report Book report Für die Mayersche Buchhandlung hat Umdasch zuletzt einige sehenswerte Projekte eingerichtet. Hier ein Blick in das 1500 m² - Haus in Neuss. Umdasch has recently carried out a number of eye-catching projects for the Mayersche Buchhandlung. This is a view of the branch in Neuss, with a sales area of 1,500 m². • “Environmentally friendly” shop design is not a trend, but a hygiene factor. • Dark woods are currently fashionable. White will also be seen more frequently. The most important factor, however, is the consistent taking into account of the corporate design. UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT AND THE BOOK TRADE Umdasch Shop-Concept has many decades of experience as a shopfitter for bookshops. Apart from its expertise as a shopfitter, Umdasch has often supplied bookshop owners with information and tips in the form of seminars to improve their competitiveness. The growing sales areas make Umdasch an even more attracThe largest bookshops in the German-speaking region Ranking tive partner for the book trade. In addition to comprehensive knowledge of the branch, Umdasch can also provide during the consultancy and planning phases extensive skills in dealing with large areas, together with a wide perspective acquired in other branches. It is therefore not a coincidence that prominent names within the branch can be found on the company’s current customer list: Thalia, Weltbild, Mayersche Buchhandlung, Grüttefien, A&M Plus, Respublica (Moscow). Names such as Ögg (Kufstein), Rösslitor (St. Gallen) and Meissner (Brugg) show that Umdasch is also at home executing locally-based projects. Umdasch ShopConcept will be present at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurt 10. – 14. 10. 2007) with an information stand (Hall 4). (Source: buchreport.magazin, March 2007) Company Headquarters Turnover in € m. No. of branches 1. DBH Buch Handels GmbH Munich 674.6 455 Total sales area in m² n.a. 2. Thalia Holding GmbH Hagen 640.0 202 166,596 3. Schweitzer Sortiment Munich 135.0 25 5,705 4. Mayersche Buchhandlung Aachen 125.0* 21 n.a. 5. Karstadt Warenhaus Essen 98.0* 93 16,000* 6. Kaufhof Cologne 80.0* 118 17,000 7. Libro Handelsgesellschaft Guntramsdorf 77.0* 223 n.a. 7. Orell Füssli Zürich 77.0 13 8,060 9. Lehmanns Heidelberg 68.0 34 11,000 9. Buch und Kunst Dresden 68.0* 43 n.a. 11. Morawa Buch und Medien Vienna 47.6 23 7,660 12. Ex Libris Dietikon 39.0* 120 n.a. 13. Osiander Tübingen 36.1 14 10,059 14. Bücher Pustet Regensburg 36.0 11 7,900 15. Stern-Verlag Düsseldorf 35.5* 2 8,000 * estimated figures SHOP aktuell 102 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 27 Retail Report Finnland Finland Text Text Sonja Scheidl Fotos Photos Corbis, Luis Paterno, Pukumies Der Großraum Helsinki stellt die wichtigste Einzelhandelsmetropole des Landes dar. The Helsinki metropolitan area is the most important retail centre in the country. Finnlands Einzelhandel im Aufwind Geringe Bevölkerungsdichte, geografische Randlage und starke Konzentrationstendenzen prägen die finnische Retail-Szene. Der Vergleich mit anderen Ländern lässt spannende Entwicklungen prognostizieren: Eine stärkere Branchenspezialisierung und ein dynamisches Shopping-Center-Wachstum. Finnland ist flächenmäßig das sechstgrößte Land Europas, mit rund fünf Millionen Einwohnern aber auch eines der dünnbesiedeltsten. Zwei Drittel der Bevölkerung leben in Städten. Helsinki, die angrenzenden Kommunen Espoo und Vantaa sowie Tampere und Turku bilden die Ballungsräume und gleichzeitig auch die Einzelhandelszentren des Landes. Die politische Umbruchsituation in der ehemaligen Sowjetunion führte in Finnland Anfang der 90er zu einer wirtschaftlichen Neuorientierung. Mit „Nokia“ als Fahnenträger mutierte Finnland zum Hochtechnologieland. Daneben entpuppte sich aber auch der Einzelhandel als Garant für überdurchschnittliche Wachstumsraten von mehreren Prozentpunkten (2006: 4,5 %). Die Retail-Branche ist nach der Elektronik- sowie der Forst- und Papierindustrie der drittstärkste Wirtschaftszweig des Landes. Auch zukünftig hofft der finnische Einzelhandel auf Rückenwind. Für diesen Optimismus sprechen die Prognosen 2007: Finnland erwartet ein 28 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT Wirtschaftswachstum zwischen 2,5 und 3 Prozent sowie eine Erhöhung der privaten Konsumausgaben um 2,4 Prozent. KESKO UND S-GRUPPE DOMINIEREN DEN MARKT Mit einem Jahresumsatz von jeweils rund 9 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2006 dominieren die Kesko-Gruppe und die S-Gruppe den finnischen Einzelhandel. Kesko ist mit seinen Marken im Lebensmittel- und Warenhaussektor, in der Möbel-, Mode, Schuh-, Sport, Elektro-, DIY- und Automobilbranche vertreten. Hauptkonkurrent S-Gruppe erwirtschaftet gut die Hälfte seines Umsatzes im Food-Sektor, ist des Weiteren mit Warenhäusern, Tankstellenshops am Markt präsent sowie in der Automobil-, Tourismus- und Landwirtschaftsbranche tätig. Abgesehen von Retailern aus dem skandinavischen Raum investieren nur sehr wenige ausländische Einzelhandelsunternehmen in den SHOP aktuell 102 Retail Report Finnland Finland Ein schwungvoller Loop führt den Kunden durch den Pukumies Store in Kotka. An elegant loop leads customers through the Pukumies Store in Kotka. Pukumies in Kotka setzt die Spielregeln des Visual Merchandising gekonnt um. Pukumies in Kotka makes skilful use of the rules of play when it comes to visual merchandising. finnischen Markt. Der hohe Konzentrationsgrad sowie Lage und Größe des Marktes sind wohl die zentralen Markteintrittsbarrieren. Auch finnische Ladenmarken bleiben meist in ihren Gefilden und sind so vorwiegend im skandinavischen Raum, im Baltikum und Russland anzutreffen. Anders sieht es bekanntlich bei finnischen Konsumgütermarken wie Nokia aus. nicht genug, erlebte Helsinki in den letzten beiden Jahren die Geburtsstunde des Kamppi-Centers im Stadtzentrum und des auf Möbel und Einrichtung spezialisierten Centers Lanterna. POTENTIAL BEI SHOPPING-CENTERN NOCH NICHT AUSGESCHÖPFT Umdasch Shop-Concept ist seit über 20 Jahren punktuell für erste Adressen der finnischen Einzelhandelsszene tätig. Interessante Projekte wurden u. a. für Pukeva, Stockmann, Sokos, Aleksi13, Anttila oder auch Pukumies realisiert. Im März 2007 eröffneten Pukumies Stores in Kotka und Oulu, die beide von U4 geplant und von Umdasch eingerichtet wurden. Mit dem 1.000 m² großen Laden in Kotka ist Pukumies, das bisher vorwiegend über Läden im Westen des Landes verfügte, erstmals in den Süden vorgedrungen. Der Store besticht durch eine klare Kundenführung. An einem eleganten Loop sind die verschiedenen Themen- und Markenwelten farblich differenziert inszeniert. Die Umdasch Systeme „Arena“ an der Wand und „Steco“ im Mittelraum spielen dabei eine tragende Rolle. Die Finnen finden mehr und mehr Gefallen daran, bei Minusgraden durch wohlig warme Shopping Center zu schlendern. Auch die Kennzahlen (nur 152 m² Shopping-Center-Fläche/1.000 Einwohner) zeigen noch weiteres Potential für Einkaufszentren. Vor allem der Ballungsraum rund um Helsinki ist momentan von einer dynamischen Entwicklung geprägt. Jumbo, ein erfolgreiches Shopping-Center in Flughafennähe, vergrößerte 2005 seine Verkaufsfläche um 30.000 m² (insgesamt: 85.000 m²). Sello, ein westlich von Helsinki gelegenes Shopping Center, eröffnete 2005 ebenfalls einen Zubau. Sello beheimatet heute 160 Stores und hat sich mit einer Konzerthalle sowie einer großen Bibliothek nebenher ein kulturelles Standbein geschaffen. Mit den Center-Ausbauten treten Jumbo und Sello in direkten Wettbewerb mit Itäkeskus, der Mutter aller finnischen Shopping-Center mit einer Verkaufsfläche von über 100.000 m². Des Shopping-Center-Wachstums noch SHOP aktuell 102 UMDASCH – EIN GARANT FÜR HOCHWERTIGEN LADENBAU IN FINNLAND Mit einem feinen Netzwerk an professionellen Partnern aus verschiedenen Disziplinen steht Umdasch Shop-Concept dem finnischen Einzelhandel auch in Zukunft als kompetenter Ladenbauer zur Verfügung. UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 29 Retail Report Finnland Finland Selected retail statistics Basic 2004/2005 Germany Austria Switzerland Netherlands Italy UK France Population in 1,000 82,689 8,233 7,252 16,299 58,093 59,668 60,496 Retail sales in billion EUR 348.1 43.6 52.0 78.0 244.0 382.6 358.3 Retail sales per inhabitant 4,210.30 5,293.57 7,239.38 4,784.19 4,200.77 6,411.52 5,923.12 m² sales area in 1,000 120,195 19,597 9,777 23,490 75,799 62,043 90,414 1.45 2.38 1.35 1.44 1.30 1.04 1.49 2,896.51 2,223.91 3,369.75 3,319.60 3,219.50 6,166.08 3,963.16 2,590 320 309 707 1,780 3,176 1,736 274,195 41,586 47,943 78,935 703,570 200,752 427,352 302 198 151 206 83 297 142 Area of shopping centres in million m² 11.26 2.19 1.13 5.27 7.44 13.67 12.86 Area of shopping centres per 1,000 inhabitants in m² 136.17 266.00 155.82 323.33 128.07 229.10 212.58 m² sales area per inhabitant Retail sales per m² sales area Employees in retail trade in 1,000 Number of outlets Inhabitants per outlet 2003 *) Sources: Eurostat, Östat, ICSC, Euromonitor, US Census, IHA-GfK. The figures serve primarily to indicate trends, since a complete harmonisation was not possible in view of the different definitions of terms and methods of compilation. The time frame of the publication of different sources varies considerably in some cases. The values are generally given without vehicle and fuel trade and without the fuel costs trade. (1) Upswing for Finland’s Retailers Low population density, a geographical location on the fringes of Europe and a strong trend towards concentration characterise the Finnish retail scene. The comparison with other countries leads us to predict exciting developments for the future: strong branch specialisation and a dynamic growth in the field of shopping centres. Finland is the sixth-largest country in Europe as far as land area is concerned, but with some five million inhabitants it is also one of the most thinly populated. Two-thirds of the population live in towns. Helsinki and the neighbouring urban districts of Espoo and Vantaa along with Tampere and Turku represent the centres of population which are also the country’s main retail centres. S-Group. Kesko and its brands are represented in the food and department-store sector as well as furniture, fashion, shoes, sport, electrical goods, DIY and automobiles. Its main competitor, the S-Group, achieves more than half its turnover in the food sector and is also active in the sphere of department stores and petrol station shops as well as automobiles, tourism and agriculture. At the end of the 1980s, the political changes in the former Soviet Union led Finland to seek a new economic orientation. With Nokia to the fore, Finland transformed itself into a high-technology country. At the same time, the retail trade turned out to be a guarantor of above-average growth rates of several percent (2006: 4.5 %). After electronics, forestry and the paper industry, the retail branch is the third-strongest sector of the national economy. In future, too, the Finnish retail branch is hoping that this favourable trend will continue. Their optimism is supported by the prognoses for 2007: Finland expects economic growth between 2.5 and 3 percent as well as an increase in consumer spending of 2.4 percent. Apart from retailers from the Scandinavian region, very few overseas retail companies invest in the Finnish market. The high degree of concentration and the location and size of the market are the main barriers to market entry. Finnish store brands, too, mostly remain in their own territory and are thus to be found predominantly in Scandinavia, the Baltic region and Russia. It is clear that this does not apply to Finnish consumer goods brands like Nokia. KESKO AND S-GROUP DOMINATE THE MARKET With an annual turnover of some 9 billion euros each during 2006, the Finnish retail market is dominated by the Kesko Group and the 30 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT THE POTENTIAL OF SHOPPING CENTRES HAS NOT YET REACHED CAPACITY The Finns are becoming increasingly convinced of the pleasures of strolling through a comfortably heated shopping centre when the temperatures outside are below zero. The statistics (only 152 m² area of shopping centre per 1,000 inhabitants) indicate that there is still plenty of potential for shopping centres. Above SHOP aktuell 102 Retail Report Finnland Finland USA Finnland 298,213 5,249 1,765.0 27.2 5,918.59 5,182.05 931,224 10,389 3.12 1.98 1,895.35 11,910 (1) 858,700 (1) 2,618.21 131 22,110 347 237 562.97 0.80 1,887.81 152.41 Important shopping streets Helsinki: Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadi, Keskuskatu, Mannerheimintie. Turku: Yliopistonkatu. Tampere: Hameenkatu Important Shopping Centres (Opening date, sales area) Helsinki: Itäkeskus (1984, 114.976), Forum (1985, 38.600), Kamppi (2006, 35.000), Ruoholahti (2002, 28.500), Lanterna (2005, 28.200), Malmin Nova (1987, 23.149), Malmintori (1987, 18.680). Vantaa: Jumbo (1998, 85.000), Myyrmanni (1994, 42.000). Espoo: Sello (2003, 90.000), Iso Omena (2001, 59.300), Lippulaiva (1991, 22.600). Raisio: Kauppakeskus Mylly (2001, 43.000). Turku: Hansa (1985, 38.880). Lahti: Trio (1977, 46.800). Lappeenranta: Isokristiina (1987, 19.800). Jyväskylä: Forum (1953, 23.000). Pori: Isokarhu (1972, 14.800). Tampere: Koskikeskus (1988, 28.880). Kempele: Zeppelin (1992, 21.689). Top players in the retail trade Food stores: Kesko: K-Citymarket (53), K-Supermarket (150), K-market (363), K-extra (344), K-Pikkolo (100); S-Gruppe: S market (372), Prisma (47), ABC Service Stations (159), Sale (197), Alepa (73), Various (23), Spar (85); Tradeka: Siwa (458), Valintatalo (103), Euromarket/Maxi (20); Wihuri: Ruokavarasto (144), Sesto Etujätti (3), Sesto (16); Lidl (85). Department stores1: Kesko: Anttila (27); S-Gruppe: Sokos (20); Stockmann (7); Veljekset Keskinen (1). Textiles/ Fashion/ Clothing/ Shoes: Kesko: Andiamo (19),K-kenkä (32),Kenkäexpertti(51);Ariston-Nord-West-Ring (42); Bianco Foot- wear (17); Stockmann: Seppälä (125); Texmoda Fashion Group (95); Lindex (46); L-Fashion Group: Aleksi 13 (26), Vaatehuone (20); Bestseller: Vero Moda (36), Jack&Jones (26), ONLY (15), Vila (4); Varner Gruppen: Dressmann/ Carlings (61); IC Companys (47); KappAhl (32); H&M (27); Marimekko (25); Halonen (13); Kesko: Kesport (37), Intersport (58); Wihuri: Sportia (50); Top-Sport (23); Elmo Sport (28); Stadium (13). Electrical: TeliaSonera Finland (170); Expert (140); Kesko: Musta Pörssi (59); Markantalo (21); Gigantti (19).Other non-food: Kesko: Rautakesko (DIY); Rautanet (DIY); Värisilmä (DIY); Carlson (DIY); IKEA (Möbel); Stemma (Möbel); Jysk (Möbel); Kesko: Asko (Möbel), Sotka (Möbel); Isku (Möbel); Tiimari (BPS); Instrumentarium Look & Life (Optik); Silmäasema (Optik); Tähti Optikko (Optik); Rautakirja: Suomalainen Kirjakauppa (Buch), R-Kiosks (Kiosk). Important Finnish store brands abroad Marken der Kesko- und S-Gruppe, Tradeka, Stockmann, Rautakirja, Marimekko. Important foreign store brands in Finland Metro (Germany), Ramstore (Turkey), Auchan (France), Spar, Billa (Austria), IKEA (Sweden), Stockmann (Finland), Dixon´s (UK), OBI (Germany), Leroy Merlin (France). Das Warenhaus SOKOS in Helsinki ist eines der interessantesten Projekte, das Umdasch in Finnland realisiert hat.The SOKOS department store in Helsinki is one of the most interesting projects which Umdasch has realised in Finland. all the metropolitan area around Helsinki is currently experiencing a dynamic development boom. In 2005 Jumbo, a successful shopping centre not far from the airport, increased its sales area by 30,000 m² (total: 85,000 m²). Sello, a shopping centre located to the west of Helsinki, also opened a new wing in 2005. Today Sello runs 160 stores and has also established a second field of interest in the field of culture with a concert hall and a large library. With their building extensions, Jumbo and Sello are now in direct competition with Itäkeskus, the mother of all Finnish shopping centres with a sales area of over 100,000 m². Still not satisfied with the growth of its nearby shopping centres, Helsinki has experienced in the past two years the birth of the Kamppi Centre in the city centre, as well as the Lanterna Centre, which is specialised in furniture and furnishings. those realised for Pukeva, Stockmann, Sokos, Aleksi13, Antilla and Pukumies. In March 2007 Pukumies opened stores in Kotka and Oulu, both of them planned by U4 and with shopfitting by Umdasch. The company, which previously was predominantly represented by stores in West Finland, thus moved into the South for the first time with the 1,000 m² store in Kotka. The shop convinces with its clear layout. Customers follow an elegant loop along which the different theme and brand worlds are staged with different colour schemes. The Umdasch systems “Arena” on the wall and “Steco” in the centre of the store play an important role here. With a closely knit network of professional partners from various disciplines, expert shopfitters Umdasch Shop-Concept are ready to assist Finnish retailers in future. UMDASCH – A GUARANTEE FOR HIGH-QUALITY SHOPFITTING IN FINLAND For more than 20 years, Umdasch Shop-Concept has carried out projects periodically for the top names on the Finnish retail scene. Interesting projects executed by the company include SHOP aktuell 102 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 31 SHOP Events Europas ständig aktuelle Ladenbau-Messe eröffnet Herzlich willkommen in der Umdasch ShopShow! Seit September 2007 steht das neu errichtete InfoCenter des Umdasch-Konzerns mit der neu gestalteten Umdasch ShopShow in Amstetten/Niederösterreich Besuchern aus aller Welt vollumfänglich zur Verfügung. Als Europas ständig aktuelle Ladenbau-Messe bietet die Umdasch ShopShow auf über 800 m² einen anschaulichen Überblick darüber, was in Sachen Store Branding und Shopfitting State of the Art ist. Die attraktiven Räumlichkeiten in und rund um die ShopShow sind künftig auch Schauplatz der in Amstetten stattfindenden Seminare der Umdasch Shop Academy. Im Erdgeschoss des Umdasch InfoCenters werden den Besuchern in Form von Info-Säulen und Schautafeln erste Informationen über die Leistungspalette der einzelnen Marken der Umdasch Shopfitting Group sowie über den internationalen Aktionsradius der Gruppe vermittelt. Die ShopShow im Obergeschoss ist so etwas wie das Brandland der Marke Umdasch Shop-Concept. Das wird auch durch das konsequente Branding in Rot/Grau deutlich. Der Raum ist durch riesige, mit bedruckter Kunststofffolie bespannte Trennelemente im Stile eines modernen Museums 32 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT gegliedert. In den einzelnen Ausstellungskojen sind collagenartig ausgewählte Leistungsmodule des Store Branding und Shopfitting dargestellt. Anhand der internationalen Brands Polo Ralph Lauren und Swatch werden Grundsätze des Store Branding erklärt. In den Kojen „Shop Design“ und „Shop Systems“ kommen vor allem Architekten, Designer und Ladenplaner auf ihre Rechnung. Die aktuellen Einrichtungssysteme und -programme von Umdasch SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Events Die stylische Gestaltung der Umdasch ShopShow bietet Platz für immer neue Inszenierungen in Sachen Store Branding und Shopfitting. The stylish design of the Umdasch ShopShow offers space for new presentations on the subejct of store branding and shopfitting. Info-Säulen vermitteln einen Überblick über das Leistungsspektrum der gesamten Umdasch Shopfitting Group mit ihren Kernmarken Umdasch Shop-Concept und Assmann Shop Design. Information columns provide an overview of the range of services of the entire Umdasch Shopfitting Group with its core brands Umdasch Shop-Concept and Assmann Shop Design. werden übersichtlich an kleinen Systemtürmen präsentiert. Handelspraktiker wiederum wird vor allem die plakative Gegenüberstellung von „Classic Visual Merchandising“ (am Beispiel eines Concept-Stores) und „Premium Visual Merchandising“ (am Beispiel der Marke Airfield) interessieren. Die umfassenden Möglichkeiten eines international tätigen Shopfitters in Sachen Projektmanagement sowie Produktion und Beschaffung zeigen die Beiträge „International Project Management“ bzw. „Sourcing & Production“. EINE PLATTFORM FÜR DEN GEDANKENAUSTAUSCH UNTER PROFIS Die Umdasch ShopShow versteht sich als Plattform für einen SHOP aktuell 102 lebendigen Gedankenaustausch unter Profis aus verschiedenen Disziplinen, die bei Ladeninvestitionen involviert sind: Handelsmanager, Markenexperten, Architekten, Designer, Ladenplaner, Branding-Spezialisten, Marketing- und Werbeprofis, Projektabwickler... Eine eigene Workshop-Area in der ShopShow ist für Kunden- und Projektmeetings reserviert, wobei Prototypen und Muster gleich direkt in die Meetings miteinbezogen werden können. Einer Bühne gleich wird es in dieser Ausstellung ständig Veränderungen und Neuigkeiten geben. Im Frühjahr 2008 wird zum Beispiel die „EuroShop zu Gast in der Umdasch ShopShow“ sein. Der unmittelbare Praxisbezug gibt auch den Seminaren der Umdasch Shop Academy, die unmittelbar im Bereich der ShopShow stattfinden, eine ganz besondere Qualität. Vor allem bei den Praktiker-Events – wie etwa „Visual Merchandising für Praktiker“ wird direkt an und mit der Einrichtung gearbeitet. Das Grundkonzept für die Gestaltung der neuen ShopShow kommt von der Wiener Kommunikations - Design - Agentur section.d, maßgeblich unterstützt von Architekt Johannes Kraut. Die Gestaltung der einzelnen Kojen und Beiträge lag in den Händen von Architekten, Designern und Planern von Umdasch UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 33 SHOP Events Europe’s permanently up-to-date shopfitting fair opens Welcome to the Umdasch ShopShow! Since September 2007 the newly completed information centre of the Umdasch concern with the newly designed Umdasch ShopShow in Amstetten/ Lower Austria has been fully open to welcome visitors from all over the world. Umdasch ShopShow, Europe’s permanently up-to-date shopfitting fair, offers over more than 800 m² a clear overview of trends at the cutting edge in the fields of store branding and shopfitting. In future, the attractive rooms in and around the ShopShow will also provide the setting for the Umdasch Shop Academy seminars which will be held in Amstetten. On the ground floor of the Umdasch Information Centre, visitors can gain a first overview of the range of services provided by the individual brands of the Umdasch Shopfitting Group. The group’s international sphere of activities is summarised in the form of information columns and display boards. The ShopShow on the upper floor is, so to speak, the brand world of Umdasch Shop-Concept. This can be seen in the consistent branding in red and grey. The room is divided up like a modern museum by huge screens covered with printed plastic foil. In the individual exhibition niches collagelike selected service modules in the fields of store branding and shopfitting are displayed. 34 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT The international brands Polo Ralph Lauren and Swatch are used to explain the fundamentals of store branding. In the niches “Shop Design” and “Shop Systems”, architects, designers and shop planners will find what they are looking for. The current shopfitting systems and programmes by Umdasch are clearly presented in small system towers. Those involved in the practical aspects of retailing on the other hand will be interested to see the bold comparison between “Classic Visual Merchandising” (as demonstrated by a concept store) and “Premium Visual Merchandising” (as demonstrated by the brand Airfield). The wide-ranging project management possibilities of a shopfitter who is active on the international scene as SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Events Die neue „Skyline“ des Umdasch-Konzerns in Amstetten mit InfoCenter und ShopShow. The new “skyline” of the Umdasch concern in Amstetten with Information Centre and ShopShow. Der Unterschied zwischen Classicund Premium-Visual Merchandising? In der Umdasch ShopShow wird er anschaulich demonstriert. The difference between Classic and Premium Visual Merchandising? This is clearly demonstrated in the Umdasch ShopShow. well as production and sourcing are demonstated by the sections “International Project Management“ and “Sourcing & Production“. A PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG PROFESSIONALS The Umdasch ShopShow sees itself as a platform for a lively exchange of ideas among professionals from various disciplines who are involved in shop investment projects: retail managers, brand experts, architects, designers, shop planners, branding specialists, marketing and advertising professionals, project executives... Within the ShopShow there is a special workshop area reserved for customer and project meetings, where prototypes and samples can immediately be incorporated into the meetings. As on a stage, there will be constant changes and new additions to the exhibition. In Spring 2008, for example, the “EuroShop at the Umdasch ShopShow“ will be presented. The direct practical relevance will also enhance the seminars of the Umdasch Shop Academy, which will be held directly within the ShopShow area. Work will take place directly on and with the shopfitting elements especially during the events for those involved in practical aspects of the subject – such as, for example, “Visual Merchandising für Praktiker“ (Practical Visual Merchandising). The basic concept for the design of the new ShopShow was supplied by the communications design agency section.d in Vienna, with substantial support from the architect Johannes Kraut. The design of the individual niches and contributions was the work of the architects, designers and planners of Umdasch Shop-Concept. SHOP aktuell 102 Umdasch ShopShow Netzwerkpartner Umdasch ShopShow Network partners Bei der Gestaltung der ShopShow wurde Umdasch Shop-Concept von folgenden Firmen, die im Zusammenhang mit Ladeninvestitionen als besonders leistungsfähig zu empfehlen sind, durch Produkte und/oder Leistungen unterstützt: In the design of ShopShow Umdasch Shop-Concept was supported by products or services of the following firms, which are particularly recommended as being exceptionally competent in the field of shop investment projects: Amtico, Vienna (A) Arnreiter, Arnreit (A) Berger, Amstetten (A) Gesika, Geseke (D) Glastech, Hausmening (A) Höglinger, Hausmening (A) Kaar, Bad Leonfelden (A) Kunstlicht, Vomperbach (A) LTS, Tettnang (D) M.A.D., Wels (A) Molto Luce, Wels (A) Oktalite, Cologne (D) Omega Glas, Montabaur (D) Ruco, Augsburg (D) RZB, Bamberg (D) Schrack, Vienna (A) Sedus Stoll, Vienna (A) Seitzberger, Göstling (A) Targetti, Vienna (A) Toro, Vienna (A) Wahlmüller, Liebenau (A) Zumtobel, Dornbirn (A) www.amtico.com www.arnreiter.at www.glasberger.at www.gesika.com www.glastech.co.at www.hoeglinger-tapezierer.at www.kaar.com www.kunstlicht.at www.lts-online.de www.mad-design.at www.moltoluce.com www.oktalite.de www.omegaglas.de www.rucolicht.de www.rzb-leuchten.de www.schrack.com www.sedus.at www.seitzberger.at www.targetti.com www.toro.at www.wahlmueller.at www.zumtobel.com Floors Furniture Glass Furniture Glass Floors Furniture Lighting Lighting Furniture Lighting Lighting Glass Lighting Lighting Lighting Furniture Glass Lighting Floors Furniture Lighting Weiters bedankt sich Umdasch Shop-Concept bei den Labels Polo Ralph Lauren, Swatch und Airfield für die Zusammenarbeit und wertvolle Unterstützung. Umdasch Shop-Concept would also like to thank the labels Polo Ralph Lauren, Swatch and Airfield for their co-operation and valuable support. Umdasch ShopShow Geöffnet ist die Umdasch ShopShow in Amstetten jeweils von Montag bis Donnerstag von 8.00 bis 12.00 Uhr und von 13.00 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr, an Freitagen von 8.00 bis 12.00 Uhr. Darüber hinaus jederzeit gegen Voranmeldung (Frau Karin Lehner, Tel. +43/7472/605-1840). ShopShows bzw. Ausstellungsräume stehen u. a. auch in Neidenstein, Oberentfelden, Bozen und Leibnitz (Assmann) zur Verfügung, kleinere Ausstellungsräume auch an anderen Standorten der Umdasch Shopfitting Group. The Umdasch ShopShow in Amstetten is open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 12.00 and from 13.00 to 17.00 hours, and on Fridays from 8.00 to 12.00 hours. It is also open at other times by prior arrangement (Ms Karin Lehner, Tel. +43/7472/605-1840). There are also ShopShows and/ or showrooms in Neidenstein, Oberentfelden, Bolzano and Leibnitz (Assmann), and there are smaller showrooms at other locations of the Umdasch Shopfitting Group. UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 35 SHOP Events Düsseldorf, 23. – 27. 2. 2008 250 EuroShop Tickets for SHOP aktuell readers The next EuroShop will be held from 23. 2. – 27. 2. 2008 in Düsseldorf. Judging by the present booking situation, the largest trade fair for shop investment (“The Global Trade Fair”) can count on record participation and is certain to become even more international. The shopfitting section is already over-booked. The Umdasch Shopfitting Group will present the latest shop and shopfitting trends at a stand with a floor area of almost 1,000 m² in Hall 12. SHOP aktuell is offering its readers a total of 250 vouchers for free day tickets (free choice of date, maximum 2 tickets per company) as long as stocks last. The normal price at the ticket desk would be € 40.-. This is all you have to do: Order your voucher immediately by e-mail under shop. [email protected]. A confirmation will be issued by return. The vouchers will be dispatched at the latest 4 weeks before the EuroShop. www.euroshop.de EuroConcept EuroSales EuroCIS EuroExpo Various The EuroShop is divided into three sections. Shopfitting will be presented in Halls 10 – 15. You will find Umdasch and its 1,000 m² stand in Hall 12. The Umdasch stand in Hall 12 is always a popular meeting point at the EuroShop. Held every three years in Düsseldorf, the EuroShop will open its doors again from 23 – 27 February 2008, from 10.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Record participation at the dlv annual meeting A worthy conclusion to the dlv annual meeting was a visit to the premises of Umdasch ShopConcept AG in Oberentfelden. 36 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT More than 130 participants attended the annual meeting of the dlv shopfitting network on 14/15 June 2007. The record attendance reflected the good investment climate. The programme included a visit to Sihlcity; lectures by Peter C. Ansorge (Change Management) and Reinhard Binder (“From POS to POC”); an interesting exhibition by the network partners; and visits to companies including Dolma in Schlossrued and Umdasch Shop-Concept in Oberentfelden. The German Association of Shopfitters (dlv Netzwerk Ladenbau) will attend the EuroShop with a joint stand. The dlv will also introduce the range of services of its members at other important trade fairs and congresses. www.ladenbauverband.de SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Events 12 November 2007 in the Umdasch ShopShow, Amstetten “Hyper-Consuming 2010 – The consumer of the future” The first major customer event in the newly completed Umdasch ShopShow in Amstetten will take place on 12 November 2007. The 32nd Austrian Umdasch Shop-Concept Forum will commence at 7.30 p.m. A few hours previously, architects and designers in particular will be catered for during the Design Forum. The HotsSaxClub will provide the event with an atmospheric musical accompaniment. During the Shop-Concept Forum, from 7.30 p.m., Thomas Huber from the Zukunftsinstitut (Institute for Future Studies: Founder Mathias Horx) will give a lecture entitled “Hyper-Consuming 2010 – The consumer of the future”, after which he will discuss the subject with participants. Huber (b. 1966) is the co-author of “Hyper-Consuming 2010”. He will talk in detail about megatrends and consumer trends over the next five years, as well as their consquences for the retail trade. The “Umdasch Design Forum” will take place in the ShopShow from 4.30 p.m. The motto of the meeting will be “Trends in Brand, Retail and Shop Design”. Short lectures by international experts are planned on the following subjects: • Shop systems for architects and designers. • International shop design and shopfitting trends. • Perspectives in brand and retail design. The target group for this event includes architects, designers, shop planners and staff members of retail companies involved in shopfitting questions. At the end, participants are invited to join in the Umdasch ShopConcept Forum.Detailed invitations for both events will be available from the end of September, when they will also be dispatched. Thomas Huber of the Zukunftsintitut (Institute for Future Studies) will be lecturing on 12 November 2007 at the Umdasch Shop-Concept Forum in Amstetten. You can request additional information from Helga.Slawitscheck@umdasch. com at Umdasch Shop-Concept in Amstetten (Tel. + 43/7472/605-2364). Information relating specifically to the Design Forum can be obtained from Eva. [email protected]. The HotsSaxClub will provide the right background music at the Umdasch ShopShow on 12 November. “Laden-Dramaturgie LIVE!”: New York,Vienna, Dubai, Las Vegas The Umdasch Shop Academy LadenDramaturgie LIVE! seminars (Shop Dramaturgy LIVE!) in Dubai, New York and Vienna were all fully booked in 2007. In 2008 the date has already been set for the repeat of the truly sensational Dubai expedition: 23.3. – 26. 3. 2008. The compact version “Laden-Dramaturgie LIVE&KOMPAKT” in Vienna will take place in September 2008. After an interval of three years, “Laden-Dramaturgie LIVE!” is returning to Las Vegas in November 2008. The exact dates are still to be determined. These events are always greatly in demand, so SHOP aktuell 102 preliminary bookings are already being accepted. Please check the seminar information on our website. www.umdasch-shop-concept.com (under SHOP ACADEMY). Dr. Christian Mikunda and Denise MikundaSchulz in Dubai. Even widely travelled retail professionals were amazed at the way the impossible is made possible on a daily basis here. UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 37 SHOP Events Bücher Books Kalender Calendar Neue Bücher New books (German Editions) HANS-GEORG HÄUSEL (HRSG.) ANDREA KLEEMANN HANNES BÄUERLE NEUROMARKETING EVENTMARKETING LEXIKON RAUMPROBEN Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main 2006, 377 Seiten, ISBN 3-87150-888-8 € 68,00 Callwey, München 2007, 288 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-7667-1709-2 € (D) 49,95; € (A) 51,40 MICHAEL HOSANG (HRSG.) TEXTILWIRTSCHAFT (HRSG.) EVENT & MARKETING 3 LÄDEN 2006 Führende Experten und Pioniere des Neuromarketings gehen der Frage nach, wie Wünsche und Verhalten von Konsumenten mit den Methoden der Hirnforschung entschlüsselt werden können. Das Buch punktet durch seine Nähe zur Marketingpraxis. Rudolf Haufe Verlag, Planegg/München 2007, 229 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-448-08056-8 € 39,80 ROLF W. KNAACK WERBUNG FÜR DEN EINZELHANDEL Die 4., vollständig überarbeitete und stark erweiterte Auflage setzt sich intensiv mit dem gesamten Planungs-, Umsetzungs- und Kontrollprozess sowie den einzelnen Kommunikationsinstrumenten des Handelsmarketing auseinander. Das Buch verrät viele Tipps und Tricks für den Werbealltag und versorgt den Leser mit einer Reihe praktischer Beispiele. Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main 2006, 4. Auflage 1.044 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-87150-956-8 € 98,00 Eventmarketing nimmt eine starke Position in der Kommunikationspolitik ein und gewinnt auch im Einzelhandel an Bedeutung. Dieses Lexikon dient als Nachschlagewerk bei Definitionsfragen sowie als Praxisratgeber für all jene, die mit der Planung, Organisation und Realisierung von Events beruflich zu tun haben. 17 Autoren beleuchten die Eventbranche aus völlig unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln: Der Ausbildungs- und Weiterbildungsmarkt ist genauso ein Thema wie der strategische Planungs-/Kontrollablauf oder auch der rechtliche Rahmen. Eine abwechslungsreiche Lektüre – durchaus relevant für die Retail-Szene. Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main 2007, 231 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-86641-062-6 € 68,00 Neue Materialien sind ein absolutes Trendthema. Sie garantieren wirtschaftlichen Fortschritt und eröffnen bisher ungeahnte Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten. „Raumproben“ verschafft Architekten und Designern einen umfassenden Einblick in über 120 Materialien und zeigt deren unterschiedliche Anwendungen. Dieser Bildband begibt sich mit seinem Betrachter auf eine Reise durch neue und umgebaute Fashion-Stores der Saison 2005/2006. Schauplätze sind u.a. Diesel/London, Lacoste/München, Longchamp/New York, Globetrotter/Köln. Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main 2007, 155 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-86641-052-7 € 78,00 Event-Kalender Calendar of events DATE LOCATION EVENT TYPE INFORMATION 2.10.2007 London Internet Retailing Conference www.rli.uk.com 2.10.2007 Amstetten Visual Merchandising für Praktiker Eintagesseminar, Irmgard Heyd www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 4.10.2007 Wien Projektentwicklung im CEE-Raum Expertenforum www.regioplan.at 4.10.2007 Düsseldorf Ladendiebstahl LIVE Eintagesseminar, Alfred Fuchsgruber www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 3.–5.10.2007 South Africa 2007 Retail Real Estate Summit Shoppingcenter-Conference www.icsc.org 9.–10.10.2007 Hamburg easyFairs® Lokale Ladenbau-Messe www.easyfairs.com 10.10.2007 Amstetten Mehr Ertrag auf gleicher Fläche Eintagesseminar, Christian Göggerle www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 16.10.2007 Salzburg Salzburger Gespräche Branchen-Tagung www.textilzeitung.at 18.10.2007 Salzburg Der genetische Code Eintagesseminar, Arndt Traindl www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 18.10.2007 Paris Umdasch Shop-Concept-Forum Conférence, Dr. Alfred Haar, Tobias Humpert www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 23.10.2007 Amstetten Der erste Eindruck zählt Eintagesseminar, Lipczinsky/Boerner www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 24.10.2007 Oberentfelden Ladendiebstahl LIVE Eintagesseminar, Alfred Fuchsgruber www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 23.–24.10.2007 Milan World Business Forum Congress www.wbfeurope.com 25.10.2007 Lausanne Ladendiebstahl LIVE Séminaire d´un Jour, M.Jürgen Schmid www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 38 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT SHOP aktuell 102 SHOP Events Bücher Books Kalender Calendar (English Editions) MATTHIAS HORX JONS MESSEDAT TREND-REPORT 2007 BEST DESIGNED FLAGSHIP STORES Zukunftsinstitut, Kelkheim 2006, 119 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-938284-31-5 € 95 (nur als pdf verfügbar) avedition, Ludwigsburg 2007, deutsch/englisch 168 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-89986-083-2 € 29,90 Matthias Horx verrät seinen Lesern die wichtigsten soziokulturellen Schlüsseltrends des Jahres 2007. Zum Gusto holen, ein paar Vorhersagen des Zukunftsforschers in aller Kürze: Indiens Kultur wird Kult in Europa. Die neuen Billig-Convenience-Marken sind jung, cool, chic und designerhaft. MATTHIAS HORX Flagship stores convey feelings of emotion, competence and a unique lifestyle. The authentic brand identity thus becomes tangible for customers and visitors alike. This bilingual volume introduces and describes exceptionally successful stores, brand universes and showrooms around the world. H. JAHN, W. SOBEK, M. SCHULER ANLEITUNG ZUM ZUKUNFTSOPTIMISMUS. WARUM DIE WELT NICHT SCHLECHTER WIRD. Schreckensvokabeln wie „Klimakatastrophe“, „wachsende Gewaltbereitschaft“, „steigende Armut“ dominieren unseren Alltag. Trend- und Zukunftsforscher Matthias Horx sagt dem Pessimismus nun den Kampf an. Er räumt mit einer Reihe von Zukunftsmärchen auf und plädiert für mehr Eigeninitiative und Selbstbestimmung. SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT BANGKOK, THAILAND The largest airport in Asia sets new standards in architecture, infrastructure and energy technology. The photos in this illustrated volume show this impressive airport from a variety of perspectives. avedition, Ludwigsburg 2007, englisch 180 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-89986-088-7 € 49,00 Campus Verlag, Frankfurt/Main 2007, 310 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-593-38251-2 € 24,90 DATE LOCATION EVENT TYPE INFORMATION 29.10.2007 Zürich Umdasch Shop-Concept-Forum Fachvortrag, Dr. Kai Hudetz www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 6.11.2007 Amstetten Ladendiebstahl LIVE Eintagesseminar, Alfred Fuchsgruber www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 7.–8.10.2007 Düsseldorf Modehandels-Kongress Fachkongress www.twnetwork.de 12.11.2007 Amstetten Umdasch Shop-Concept-Forum Fachvortrag, Thomas Huber www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 12.–13.11.2007 Berlin Deutscher Handelskongress 2007 Fachkongress www.handelskongress.de 14.–16.11.2007 Cannes MAPIC Retail Real Estate Fair www.mapic.com 22.11.2007 London Umdasch Shop-Concept-Forum Specialist lecture www.umdasch-shop-concept.com 22.11.2007 Wien Handelszonen 2020 Praxisseminar www.regioplan.at 22.–23.11.2007 Amsterdam 5th Annual Building Winning Brands Branding Congress www.marcusevans.com 28.–29.11.2007 Köln EHI-Marketing-Forum 2007 Marketingkonferenz www.ehi.org 23.–27.2.2008 Düsseldorf EuroShop The Global Trade Fair www.euroshop.at 26.–27.2.2008 Düsseldorf Innovationstag Handel 2008 Konferenz www.ehi.org 19.–21.3.2008 Chicago Global Shop Retail-Deisgn and In-Store Marketing Fair www.globalshop.org 23.–26.3.2008 Dubai Laden-Dramaturgie LIVE Shop-Expedition, Dr. Christian Mikunda www.umdasch-shop-concept.com SHOP aktuell 102 UMDASCH SHOP-CONCEPT 39 EuroConcept EuroSales EuroCIS EuroExpo Shopfitting Store Equipment Visual Merchandising Information and Stand Construction Sales Promotion Security Technology Lighting POS Marketing Design Special Events Architecture & Store Design Refrigeration Equipment Düsseldorf wird vom 23. bis 27. Februar 2008 Schauplatz der nächsten EuroShop sein. Umdasch finden Sie auf einem rund 1.000 m² großen Stand in der Halle 12. Düsseldorf will be the setting for the next EuroShop from 23 – 27 February 2008. Umdasch will be occupying a 1,000 m² stand in Hall 12. EuroShop T h e G l o b a l R e t a i l Tr a d e F a i r 2 3.– 2 7. 2 . 2 0 0 8 Düsseldorf, Germany w w w. e u r o s h o p . d e Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Postfach 10 10 06 40001 Düsseldorf Germany Tel. +49 (0)2 11/45 60-01 Fax +49 (0)2 11/45 60-6 68 www.messe-duesseldorf.de esp0801_01203.indd 1 10.07.2007 12:00:30 Uhr Umdasch Shop-Concept SAS F-91160 Champlan Tel. +33 1 60491840, Fax 60491841 [email protected] Umdasch Shop-Concept spol. s r.o. 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