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So Much Dead Space

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:41:04 +0100

Oxford University Press publishes Paco's article, So Much Dead Space, in their Skills for Success series. Read here.

CCR-Envirosell

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:59:59 +0100

We are pleased to announce the launch of CCR-Envirosell, headquartered in Lima. The team joined the Envirosell family in 2008, and have advanced to a full license holder working directly with the New York office. Headed by Dietrich Zapff and Solon King, the dynamic team brings over 50 years of experience in the interdisciplinary Market Research industry offering Envirosell Research across Peru.

Envirosell Opens in Shanghai

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:02:47 +0100

This week we welcome our newest member of the Envirosell family, CSG-Envirosell, in Shanghai, China. We look forward to what is ahead, both in China and in our growing global community.

Do retail designers really know who the target is?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:16:20 +0100

Paco is quoted in a Huffington Post UK article detailing a topic he can't stress enough these days: Women are driving the majority of retail purchases but are sorely underrepresented in the POP target audience. Read how the gender difference in the marketplace could be the key to success for retailers and retail designers. Read article.

Sam & Sandy

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:12:44 +0100

Sam, having immigrated to the U.S. 25 years ago, exemplifies well-respected retail careers in emerging markets, and calls out the backbone of our entrepreneurship here at home. Read about Sam in this month's Robin Report article by Paco.

Envirosell Thailand Pioneers

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:40:05 +0100

Envirosell Thailand becomes the first company in Thailand to do observational research. Read how business in Thailand means pioneering in the entire Southeast Asia Region. Read article.

A Gift From Me...to Me?

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:17:45 +0100

Is there something in your shopping bag for yourself after heading out to shop for someone else? Self-gifting is trending, and Paco tells us why in the Washington Post.

How is consumption changing?

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:30:18 +0100

Reuters has a Q and A with Paco on the shifting consumer behaviors that just may be making a big appearance this holiday season. Read article here.

Black Friday Frenzy

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:44:05 +0100

What is different about this year's Black Friday? Paco explains how recent factors are affecting retail this week in the Chicago Sun-Times.

"Self-Gifting" This Season

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:17:29 +0100

In the Huffington Post, Paco identifies a growing spending trend among millenials, especially in the context of today's economy. Read the article here.

Asking an Expert

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:58:03 +0100

Paco is interviewed on the salient role of his behavioral research in PR. Paul Stallard's interview here.

Fox Business interviews Paco

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:25:42 +0100

Paco is the keynote speaker at this Wednesday's 2012 LIMA Retail Symposium in New York City. Fox Business interviews Paco on the upcoming event and the themes he'll be covering. Watch the broadcast interview here

A Private Story

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:20:12 +0100

The Robin Report publishes Paco's article reflecting on our current and rapidly changing state of privacy in a digital age. Read story

Brick-and-Mortar Retailing

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:25:51 +0100

Paco highlights ways in which in-store retailers should be adapting to shifts in the marketplace, a topic he will speak to in his keynote address at the 2012 LIMA Retail Symposium. Upstart Business Journal

Insights Magazine

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:48:48 +0100

For Spanish readers, Insights Magazine highlights Paco in an in-depth Q&A cover story about his history, his books and his philosophy on shopping. Download here.

Discount Junkies

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:22:29 +0100

Although deep discounts brought shoppers back to stores during the recession, it's now eating away at profits. Paco has some advice for retailers. USA Today

Banking at Multiple Financial Institutions

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:37:57 +0100

Our Director of Research & Methodology, Gustavo Gomez, talks with Nerd Wallet about the benefits of banking at multiple financial institutions.

The Buying Trends of a Younger Generation

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:21:58 +0100

Are rentals outweighing purchasing? Paco contributes to Businessweek's article on a "Rental Generation". Read article here.

Critical Shifts in Retail Today

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:59:53 +0100

Paco identifies key changes for retail in Research Magazine's Feature interview, "Watchman" by Brian Tarran. Read article here.

Photography Changes How We Shop

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:37:23 +0100

Paco joins a list of other notable authors in the new book Photography Changes Everything published by Aperture and Smithsonian Institution. Paco's piece focuses on the influences of photography on commercial culture. Download here.

Envirosell Opens in Istanbul

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:38:15 +0100

We celebrate our new relationships in Turkey, and the continuing growth of the Envirosell global community.

"The Future of Shopping" tour. First stop: London

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:24:59 +0100

Paco and RichRelevance's David Selinger begin their 3-city tour "The Future of Shopping" in London. Read more in the Digital Journal.

If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:42 +0100

Paco comments in the Wall Street Journal on what it takes for mall owners to keep consumers walking in the doors. Read the article here.

What Main Street Shops Can Learn From Retail Giants

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:49:48 +0100

Do the same shopping principles that apply in big brand stores apply on Main Street? Find out in Barbra Findlay's Fox Business article with Paco.

Gilt Groupe: Big IPO Looms for the Amazon of Luxury

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:56:15 +0100

Paco comments on the success of the flash sale in the latest issue of Newsweek. Read the article here.

A Buyer's Market: The Balance Of Power In Retail

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:25:42 +0100

Shopping apps and retail websites give consumers the power to compare prices, read reviews and shop on the go. Find out more in Paco's radio interview with Neal Conan on NPR's Talk of The Nation.

India's Dilemma

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:53:31 +0100

Read what's happening in India's unique retail environment in Paco's recent article in The Robin Report.

Page-a-Day

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:48:12 +0100

Paco and What Women Want make the Page-a-Day calendar. Check it out here.

Why We Buy - German Addition

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:24:53 +0100

New German addition of Why We Buy

A Taste of Banking

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:06 +0100

Where is banking innovation happening? According to Paco, Bogota, Columbia. Read about it here.

The Gathering of Data

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:50:00 +0100

Although there are technologies and methods to gather great amounts of data, Paco questions how well this information is analyzed and put to productive use. Download his DDI article here.

Indian Consumers Deserve Better

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:30:14 +0100

Indian consumers deserve so much better than what they are getting now. Find out why in this Q&A with Paco and India's Business Standard.

Paco on Indian television's Brand Equity

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:52:15 +0100

Paco was interviewed by The Economic Times on his recent trip to India. Watch his exclusive interview on ET Now’s Brand Equity here.

3 Minutes to Check-out

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:47:05 +0100

Paco helps Time Magazine's Brad Tuttle discover the inside story on the check-out line. Read it here.

Paco Joins Urban Pathways Board

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:18:54 +0100

Paco has joined Urban Pathways’ Leadership Council, a diverse group of partners and donors who share a passionate commitment to Urban Pathways’ work. Council members work closely with Urban Pathways to spread awareness, broaden resources and visibility, and help fulfill the mission of ending homelessness.

Paco's Q&A with The Atlantic

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:51:00 +0100

Senior editor Derek Thompson interviews Paco on a variety of retail topics including "why dads give in too easily at grocery stores, why recessions lead to messy aisles, and why Whole Foods should be more like CVS." Read it here.

Paco's Op-Ed in The New York Times

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:39:16 +0100

Read his latest contribution To Prevent Theft, Adapt.

7 Shopping Secrets

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:18:55 +0100

Paco pulls back the curtain to reveal retail's tricks of the trade. Yahoo Finance.

Paco mentioned in Fortune Magazine

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:42:40 +0100

Microsoft principal researcher Bill Buxton quotes our CEO in this article on patent rights.

Packaging and Selling in the 21st Century

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:38:09 +0100

Paco gave the keynote address at the The Private Brand Movement conference. Read about his “eye opening” presentation here.

Hold the Window Dressing

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:19:58 +0100

Paco’s latest contribution to The Robin Report explores the important movements occurring in retail for both the haves and the have-nots. Read it here.

Our COO on NPR

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:57:39 +0100

Envirosell Chief Operating Officer Craig Childress is interviewed for NPR's Morning Edition for the story "Life-Like Mannequins Inspire Real-Life Shoppers"
Read the article and listen to the audio here.

The Christian Science Monitor

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:13:56 +0100

Paco is quoted in the Peter Grier article "10 ways the new economy will look different". Read it here.

Paco in the Financial Times

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:08:21 +0100

Paco is quoted in the Financial Time’s article “An extra shot of corporate love” on the topic of OCC, also known as “obsessive compulsive consumption”. Download the pdf here.

What Women Want in Paperback

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:50:22 +0100

What Women Want is now out in paperback.

What Women Want Paperback Review

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:47:09 +0100

Read the Tuscon Citizen review of Paco's latest book here.

Shopper Insights in Action

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:10:00 +0100

Envirosell will be at the IIR Shopper Insights in Action 2011 Conference July 11-13, 2011.
Paco will be presenting Looking at Our Toolbox on Monday July 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM.
We can also be found at Booth 100 in the Innovation Hall.

What Women Want in Japan

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:31:28 +0100

Paco’s Japanese publisher Hayakawa unveils new What Women Want cover (or, " Why She Chooses It”); hits bookstores in July!

Paco Inspires New GCA Award

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:04:16 +0100

According to Today's Garden Center. "Garden Centers of America (GCA) recently announced a new award recognizing garden centers with outstanding restrooms...In the recent best seller by Paco Underhill, 'What Women Want,' convenient and clean restrooms ranked very high in a woman’s decision of where to shop..."Paco will deliver the keynote address at the Independent Garden Show August 16-18, 2011 in Chicago, IL. Read more here....

Envirosell partners with Index Creative Village: Thailand

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:01:49 +0100

Strategic partnership gives Envirosell a presence in Southeast Asia’s market research center.

A Seminar with Paco Underhill in Bangkok

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:44:13 +0100

Tuesday, 28th June 2011, at World Ballroom, 23rd FL. Centara Grand@Central World

Malled

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:42:11 +0100

Paco is quoted, and Envirosell is described in Caitlin Kelly’s new book “Malled: My Unintentional Career in Retail”. Read an excerpt at Fortune online.

Global Shop 2011 Review

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:40:37 +0100

Recently, Paco gave the keynote address at Global Shop 2011 in Las Vegas. POPAI's Michael Cure described his performance as "mesmerizing". Read his review and synopsis here.

Giving Good Fitting Rooms

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:39:31 +0100

Paco is quoted in the Wall Street Journal article "Why Are Fitting Rooms So Awful?". Read it here.

Late Payment Notice

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:36:32 +0100

Paco’s recent contribution to The Robin Report details his recent Store Clinic with one of Envirosell’s banking clients. Although the clinic was conducted locally New York City, his insights on the question, “Where is the retail in retail banking?” offer important lessons that can benefit a global audience in the financial, retail, and service industries. Read his article here....

DDI Q&A

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:56:23 +0100

So what do women want? Paco sits down with DDI magazine to discuss how the changing role of women affects retail design, the online world, and the evolving landscape of gender in the commercial environment. Download the pdf here.

Paco pens Op-Ed for NY Daily News

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:27:49 +0100

Paco contributed to the New York Daily News. Read his article "This Black Friday, shop without fear. Retailers may know all about you, but you have free will".

True Meaning

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:22:56 +0100

Paco is one of ten experts/celebrities quoted in this fun, seasonal article in Time Magazine on the true meaning of...shopping.

Look for his quote entitled Shopping as Childlike Exploration.

The Bookworm

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In her review of “What Women Want”, Terri Schlichenmeyer of Real Aspen writes, “If you want to stay relevant in this economy, or if you’re just curious about human behavior, you’re going to love what you read. ‘What Women Want’ ain’t your Daddy’s marketing book." Read it here....

Rethinking Green at the NRF

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Paco gave the keynote address at the National Retail Federation's 100th Annual Convention & EXPO. Read a recap of his talk "The Many Shades of Green" here.

Throwback in Need of a Makeover

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Paco’s latest contribution to the Robin Report examines why Americans increasingly ignore the call of the mall. Read the article here or download the full November issue here.