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Size: 1,000 - 3,000 sq. ft.

Category: New Retail Stores
(less than 5,000 sq. ft.)

Firm: Callison Architecture Inc.

Developer/Owner:
Cingular Wireless

In addition, the prototype store concept is designed to accommodate the shopping patterns of three distinct customer types. A curved product wall attracts the self-service shopper with an open-sell approach borrowed from cosmetic retailing. This merchandise wall features vignettes that present the products as merchandise "stories." To satisfy the curious shopper, the Live Bar -- an "interactive cafe" type element featuring live phones, accessories, wireless data devices and Internet access -- offers a highly interactive play station. The Live Bar also meets the needs of non-technology savvy customers who desire a lot of interaction with the sales staff by facilitating interaction with sales associates and hands-on product experimentation.