Endetail

A boutique agency that specializes in the design, development and execution of retail and brand stor endetail LLC. Our market is specialty retail.

is a boutique agency emphasizing an intimate, collaborative approach to the design, development, and execution of specialty retail and brand fixtures. We are a progressive, passionate and client-oriented team committed to making our clients’ vision a reality. We live and breathe client objectives, enabling us to become a bridge for our clients to get from where they are to where they want to be. We don’t phone in development, production, or delivery; instead, we become an integral, irreplaceable member of our clients’ team. Our niche is providing exceptional service and attention to detail – to every brand and store, regardless of size.

01/13/2026

By the time a fabric or material issue shows up in your retail store, it’s already too late to fix it.

Mango is using AI through Inspectorio to catch quality and compliance issues much earlier in the product lifecycle, before they turn into delayed launches, last-minute changes, or compromised store ex*****on.

Fabrics and materials are tested before production to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.

Traditionally, brands only received a single pass-or-fail lab report after testing was complete. Now, teams can see how fabrics and materials perform throughout testing and pinpoint where issues originate -- whether with a specific supplier, material, or production step -- while there’s still time to address them.

Late quality issues often mean changes after plans are finalized. That can affect store layouts, fixture installs, and rollout timing. Identifying problems earlier gives teams time to adjust before those plans are locked.

This is how AI is quietly reshaping retail operations, not by replacing expertise, but by helping teams avoid costly surprises and execute with confidence!

Uncover the full story at retaildive.com/news/mango-ai-sourcing-quality-compliance-inspectorio/807378/.

01/09/2026

Think you know Lululemon? Wait until you see how they’re upgrading their brand.

Lululemon just opened a brand-new store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood, and it’s a big deal. At 17,000 square feet across two floors, it’s one of the largest Lululemon locations in the world and the first in North America to feature the brand’s new store design.

The concept is all about movement, connection, and sensory engagement. The space features terrazzo floors, hand-carved timber details, a hand-formed tile staircase, and even design cues inspired by Lululemon products.

Lululemon is leaning into local energy, too. This location highlights SoHo with printed neighborhood guides, unique local phrases, and community boards featuring brand ambassadors and initiatives.

A store design refresh is more than just a facelift. When done right, it makes a familiar brand feel new again. More exciting, more relevant, and more in tune with the people walking through the doors. It elevates the customer experience, reinforces brand values, and keeps people coming back.

Learn more at retaildive.com/news/lululemon-store-format-debut-soho-new-york/806279/.

01/08/2026

Kroger is taking the grocery shopping experience to the next level.

After a successful pilot in 50 stores, the grocery giant is now rolling out digital screens in the wine and spirits departments of nearly 600 locations nationwide. These screens, powered by Looma, aren’t just flashy tech. They educate shoppers, tell stories, and even give personalized recommendations, helping featured brands see 2x to 4x returns on ad spend.

Looma’s network has grown rapidly since 2023, now reaching 27 million shoppers a month across more than 1,100 retail locations, including Kroger, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Harris Teeter.

For Kroger, these screens are part of a bigger push to modernize the shopping experience. Its in-house retail media organization, Kroger Precision Marketing, is working alongside partners like Barrows Connected Store to make every aisle smarter, more engaging, and more helpful for shoppers.

This is what the future of grocery shopping looks like: less guessing, more informed choices, and aisles that assist -- and entertain -- shoppers!

Learn more at https://www.8451.com/knowledge-hub/media/retail-touchpoints-kroger-expands-in-store-digital-screens-to-provide-wine/

Photo via progressivegrocer.com.

01/06/2026

Meet the world’s tallest hotel.

Newly opened in Dubai, Ciel Dubai Marina is the world’s tallest hotel, rising 82 floors and 1,236 feet above the city, nearly three and a half football fields high. But this landmark is not just about height. It is about the one-of-a-kind experience that unfolds inside.

The concept blends record-breaking height with sustainable, porous architecture. A distinctive “eye of the needle” opening allows wind to pass through the structure, reducing lateral forces while framing the rooftop infinity pool and observation deck. Within the tower, naturally ventilated gardens sit inside a soaring central atrium, and sleek, modern interiors are designed to maximize panoramic views of Dubai Marina.

Guest rooms feature clean lines, neutral palettes, and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a sense of openness.

On level 76, the Tattu Sky Pool rises as the world’s highest infinity pool, providing sweeping skyline and sea views.

On level 74, the elevator opens into Tattu Dubai, a multi-level, sky-high Asian restaurant. Dramatic interiors celebrate the balance of Yin and Yang, drawing inspiration from the mythological Black and White Dragons.

Save this if you’re ready to take your 2026 travel list to new heights.

Learn more about this new marvel at ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2025/ciel-dubai-marina-vignette-collection-debuts-as-the-worlds-tallest-hotel.

01/02/2026

Tommy Bahama just brought island vibes to King Street, Charleston, and we couldn’t be more excited to have collaborated on this project!

From concept to completion, we partnered on the store and retail fixture design to create a space that feels as effortless and inviting as the brand itself.

Every display, every fixture, every touchpoint was designed to showcase the products while letting the lifestyle story shine through.

If you’re walking down King Street, make sure to swing by!

Like what you see? Contact us at endetail.com to elevate your retail design.

12/31/2025

The key to retail success in 2026…

Heading into the New Year, the stores that will shine aren’t just focused on customer experience; they’re focused on their employees. Clear communication and consistent expectations make a huge difference: operations run smoother, and people feel more connected to the brand they work for.

Just take these brands for example:

✨Reformation: As Reformation expanded across the U.S. and globally, old communication methods couldn’t keep up with a growing, distributed store network. By centralizing communication, documents, and task management in a single platform, store teams quickly saw what mattered most. Managers spent less time sorting information and more time supporting their people.

✨J.Jill: Fragmented communication was slowing J.Jill stores down, with messages coming from multiple places and making it hard to know what needed action. Moving to a clear, structured communication flow gave teams the visibility they needed to prioritize effectively and stay aligned.

✨Tory Burch: Tory Burch centralized communication and task visibility across its North American stores, replacing outdated, scattered tools. Teams gained quick access to expectations, procedures, and key documents, leading to smoother coordination, fewer errors, and stronger alignment across stores.

The opportunity is simple: support the people who keep your stores running and represent your brand every day. When employees feel informed and equipped, everything else falls into place.

Here’s to a New Year with more connected teams, smoother operations, and stores that are a joy to work in and shop in.

Learn more at retaildive.com/spons/a-new-frontline-formula-why-communication-clarity-and-connection-will-def/806867/.

Photo and info via Retail Dive.

12/30/2025

Barnes & Noble just turned a crossover into a best-seller.

Barnes & Noble has introduced A24-themed sections in nine flagship stores, bringing the films, books, and merchandise from the acclaimed American independent studio into physical spaces for fans to explore firsthand.

Film studios have fans and bookstores have loyalists. So a space that blends both? That’s gold.

A24 is curating the whole experience: books, Blu-rays, vinyl, collectibles, exclusive merch, all of it. And they’re not stopping at products. They’re layering in live events and cultural moments too, like the recent launch of Eleanor Coppola’s final memoir, Two of Me: Notes on Living & Leaving, featuring an in-store conversation with Sofia and Roman Coppola, moderated by Vogue editor Keaton Bell.

We’re loving this collab that gives fans another way to experience the stories, films and artists they love.

Learn more at retailtouchpoints.com/features/news-briefs/lights-camera-action-barnes-noble-to-host-a24-films-shop-in-shops.

Photos via Retail Touchpoints and Publishers Weekly.

12/26/2025

What if holiday returns weren’t just a post-Christmas headache… but a goldmine for retailers who know how to use the data?

The season after the holidays can feel chaotic, but every returned item tells a story about your customers, your products, and your operations. Here’s why holiday returns are more valuable than ever:

1️⃣ Smarter inventory planning: Return patterns show exactly what sizes, styles, or products didn’t hit the mark, helping retailers adjust inventory before the next big season.

2️⃣ Sustainability wins: Today’s consumers expect eco-conscious handling of returns. Refurbishing, reselling, or donating items strengthens your brand while reducing environmental impact.

3️⃣ Happier, loyal customers: The post-holiday season can still be stressful. Offering a generous return window and helpful, easy-to-reach customer service turns a potentially frustrating experience into a positive one: building trust and keeping shoppers coming back.

The secret to next season’s success might just be in the returns you’re already handling today.

Follow us for more insights on the latest insider retail trends, strategies, and innovations.

Photo via retailwire.com.

12/23/2025

Step inside Fabletics’ new flagship, where AI quietly powers a shopping experience like never before.

Fabletics just opened a flagship in Century City, a neighborhood and business district in Los Angeles, CA, that shows how AI can seamlessly elevate the in-store experience.

The space is processing more than 70 billion data points a day, and all of it is aimed at making the in-store experience smoother and more personal. It’s powering fitting rooms that track what shoppers try on and combine it with their past purchases and wish lists, giving associates real-time suggestions that have led to a 4x increase in customer lifetime value.

For Fabletics, AI is handling everything from inventory to heat mapping to real-time coaching for employees, and it’s finally showing up the way retailers have been hoping it would: built right into the everyday rhythm of the store.

Even the design is upgraded intentionally. The modular layout creates a clean backdrop for women’s, men’s, and Scrubs products while allowing the space to transform into a workout studio or community event hub without losing the brand’s identity.

It’s a flagship built to flex, not just to look pretty.

This is a glimpse of where retail is headed: spaces where tech quietly backs up real human interactions, keeps operations running smoothly, and adapts to whatever the day brings.

Learn more at retailtouchpoints.com/topics/store-operations/new-fabletics-flagship-brings-ai-powered-operations-to-westfield-century-city.

12/23/2025

Your space is a silent salesperson. Make it your best one.

From modular fixtures to full-scale redesigns, we help brands create spaces that are functional, engaging, and unforgettable.

Even after the holidays, the right updates can keep customers coming back all year long.

Ready to plan your next store upgrade? Let’s connect: endetail.com.

12/22/2025

Even this iconic shopping network knows that Brick and Mortar is where it’s at...

QVC, the live shopping network that mixes entertainment with retail, just transformed a New York City pop-up into a full-blown holiday wonderland, reminding us how physical spaces can amplify live commerce.

The two-day event at the Iron23 event space in the Flatiron District of New York City, reimagined as Mrs. Claus’ Holiday House, wasn’t just about products. Guests wandered through 10 themed rooms like the Claus-et, Yuletide Lounge, Kringle Kitchenette, and a Haute Chocolate Bar: all while catching live streams with Kathy Hilton as Mrs. Claus and Q50 ambassadors Melissa Rivers, Stacy London, Joy Bauer, and Babs Costello.

We love seeing brands use physical spaces to tell their story. Walking through the pop-up gives visitors a hands-on, immersive experience with QVC’s curated collaborations like luxe pajamas, jewelry, and home fragrances, and that energy naturally flows into TikTok streams and social campaigns.

Learn more at retaildive.com/news/qvc-mrs-claus-holiday-pop-up-new-york-city-kathy-hilton/805995/.

Photos via Variety, Average Socialite, and Retail Dive.

12/17/2025

This pilot from Amazon isn’t just about prescriptions, it’s about the future of how consumers prefer to shop.

Amazon is bringing Pharmacy Kiosks into select One Medical offices in Los Angeles, letting patients pick up prescriptions just minutes after their appointment. Each kiosk is stocked based on the office’s prescribing patterns, and patients can even connect with a licensed pharmacist via secure video or phone call.

It’s a simple idea, but it shows how thoughtful technology and design can create seamless, customer-focused experiences.

Now imagine the opportunities that come from bringing that same approach to retail:

✨Mini kiosks in malls where customers pick up pre-ordered items in minutes.

✨Kiosks that suggest complementary products or promotions based on past purchases in stores.

✨Grocery or electronics kiosks for fast-moving items that cut down lines and free up staff for more personal service.

✨“Mini stores” where customers can try samples, schedule demos, or even get virtual consultations.

The possibilities are endless! Making shopping easier, faster, and more engaging, while keeping customers coming back for new and innovative experiences.

Learn more at retailtouchpoints.com/features/news-briefs/amazon-pharmacy-kiosks-to-deliver-prescriptions-right-in-the-doctors-office.

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