Retail 2025: How Cities and Data Are Redefining New Stores
Today, opening a store is no longer a decision based on intuition or simple “field experience”; it is a strategic choice guided by cities, data, and technology read together. Urban contexts change rapidly: entire micro-neighborhoods emerge as new centers of attraction, while some streets that were once golden now struggle. Faced with this scenario, you […]
Largo Consumo 2025: Growth, Market Leaders, and What to Expect for 2026
The 2025 Figures for Consumer Goods: Growth, Turnover, Volumes In 2025, consumer spending in Italy consolidated its recovery: in the first four months, sales exceeded 45 billion euros, with packaged consumer goods (PCG) growing by +4.4% in value and +2.6% in volume. Compared to 2024 (which saw +1.9% growth), there has been an acceleration, driven […]
WaltherPark Bolzano: How Sferica Builds a Partnership in a 500 Million Euro Mall
A new shopping mall in the historical center: context, strategy and our experience On October 16, 2025, Bolzano inaugurated one of the most ambitious retail projects in Italy: WaltherPark. A €500 million investment designed by star architect David Chipperfield, with 80 stores, 31,000 square meters of GLA, and international brands such as Esselunga, Peek & […]
Where Openings Happen and Where Spending Is Highest in Italy
The Italian retail sector is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, with decisions to open new stores not always reflecting actual spending patterns. Announced development plans confirm around 5,580 new stores per year and over 33,000 new hires. However, performance data reveals significant discrepancies between territorial investments and actual returns. Many consumers have adopted savings […]
Gen Z and Retail: How to Win Today’s Consumers and Dominate Tomorrow’s Market
Gen Z, born between the late 1990s and 2010, is reshaping the retail landscape. Raised on smartphones and social media, these digital natives are already among today’s key consumers and tomorrow’s adults. A telling fact for Italian retail: 40% of Gen Z has already purchased products directly through social media, while 45% spend more than […]
The 5 Most Common Mistakes in Opening a Food Store (and How to Avoid Them)
Opening a food store is one of the most delicate phases for restaurant chains in expansion.It’s not just about choosing furniture or finishes: in Italy, more than 60% of new outlets face operational issues within the first 12 months, often due to avoidable design mistakes. For foodservice managers, steering clear of these pitfalls means not […]
2025 Trends in Restaurant Design and Layout
The restaurant industry is evolving rapidly, and the design and layout of spaces play a crucial role in defining the customer experience. In an increasingly competitive sector, over 80% of restaurateurs expect stable or growing sales in 2025, but half foresee a tougher battle to win customers. Layout design is no longer merely an aesthetic […]
GC vs CM in Retail: A Strategic Guide to Choosing the Right Model
In the retail construction landscape, there are two fundamental approaches to managing a project: General Contractor (GC) and Construction Management (CM). Understanding the differences between these models is essential to make the most strategic decision for your commercial project. The General Contractor represents the traditional “turnkey” model: a single company takes full responsibility for the […]