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40 Years of Retail: Charlie Kridler
Charlie Kridler, recently retired, started his Gensler career in 1969 and helped spur the firm’s successful growth over several decades, especially the retail practice.
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Charlie Kridler, recently retired, started his Gensler career in 1969 and helped spur the firm’s successful growth over several decades, especially the retail practice.
Photo credited to Ivan Walsh
What will the stadium of the future look like? This is not a question to be answered solely by architects, but rather all stakeholders have to be part of the conversation. With a Gensler Sports fan survey already underway, we recently convened a panel of sports industry professionals representing brands, sponsorship agencies, sports teams and venues to explore ways the industry is evolving.
Earlier this month a project that’s near and dear to my heart received one of the retail industry’s highest honors: Westfield Galleria at Roseville earned gold at ICSC’s U.S. Design and Development Awards.
Earlier this year, Brand Keys released its annual Sports Loyalty Index and announced that “after years in the #2 spot, Major League Baseball is now tied with the National Football League with the most loyal fans.”
The Wenger/Swiss Army flagship store uses large-scale graphics, authentic materials and multifunctional spaces to reinforce the retailer's iconic brand.