British Retail Consortium
A trade association that represents 90 per cent of UK retailing across all sectors.
www.brc.org.uk
Scottish Retail Consortium
www.brc.org.uk/src.asp
design4design
A resource centre for architects and designers containing a variety of information including latest news, articles, best products and jobs.
www.design4design.com
echochamber
Provides a global snapshot of innovative retail design from around the world and an insight into global retail trends.
www.echochamber.com
Retail Bulletin
Provides daily updates and information about all retailing industry sectors.
www.theretailbulletin.com
(This list is intended only to provide examples of companies operating in this sector, and is therefore not comprehensive. It should not be taken as a recommendation of their services.)
According to Design Week, Marketing and RED 2006 surveys, the following design consultancies consistently feature at the top of the retail design survey list.
Allen International
www.allen-international.com
Checkland Kindleysides Limited
www.checkind.com
Coutts Retail Communications
www.crc-uk.com
Dalziel & Pow
www.dalziel-pow.co.uk
(This list is intended only to provide examples of companies operating in this sector, and is therefore not comprehensive. It should not be taken as a recommendation of their services.)
Forrester Research Ltd
Online research specialist with data and forecasts for e-commerce and e-tailing.
www.forrester.com
Mintel International Group
Supplier of competitive media, product and consumer intelligence.
www.mintel.com
The Henley Centre
A strategic marketing company which forms part of the WPP Group.
www.henleycentre.com
Verdict Research
www.verdict.co.uk
Added Value
Insight-driven marketing strategy and innovation.
www.added-value.com
Envirosell
A behavioural market research and consulting company.
www.envirosell.com
RDSi
Full service agency offering consumer immersion, brand strategy, creative development and advertising, NPD, packaging, design, idea generation and development.
www.rdsiresearch.com
In.Store.Factor Consulting & Research
Studying real customers in store to help clients achieve continued success in the retail business.
www.instorefactor.com
GfK NOP Research Group Limited
GfK NOP brings together three leading UK-based research companies under one brand: NOP Research Group, GfK Martin Hamblin UK and GfK Media UK. One of the world’s largest market research and business information companies, offering both custom and syndicated research, as well as research-based consulting, and analytic CRM services around the world.
www.gfknop.co.uk
Office of National Statistics
Compiles the UK’s official statistics, which reflect Britain’s economy, population and society.
www.statistics.gov.uk
Helen Hamlyn Centre
The Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre works to advance a socially inclusive approach to design through practical research and projects with industry.
www.hhc.rca.ac.uk
(This list is intended only to provide examples of companies operating in this sector, and is therefore not comprehensive. It should not be taken as a recommendation of their services.)
AAR
An independent agency selection service with the remit to assist clients in reviewing and selecting agencies to service their communication needs. Covering all major communications disciplines including advertising, design, digital, direct marketing, media planning and buying, PR, sales promotion and strategic consultancies
www.aargroup.co.uk
GDR Creative Intelligence Limited
An international client advisory service, providing insight into the creative industries that drive global design trends. Publisher of Retail Innovation Reports which detail global trends in leading-edge retail design.
www.gdruk.com
Design Business Association (DBA)
As the design industry's trade association, the Design Business Association exists to promote professional excellence through productive partnerships between commerce and the design industry. Through a comprehensive range of services and events the DBA provides members and their clients with advice, guidance, training and information on all aspects of the design industry and design effectiveness.
www.dba.org.uk
British Design Innovation (BDI)
An internationally recognised agency established in 1993. Increasingly, BDI is working with those brand owners who seek to strategically align themselves with the design profession or provide products and services.
www.britishdesign.co.uk