Interior Design

Accessibility: You’re Doing It Wrong

Accessibility Experiences That’s the intentionally provocative title of our recent webinar, hosting our friends at product and UX design agency Red Badger. But actually, are retailers really “doing […]

Charbonnel at Broadgate

Charbonnel et Walker and CADA Design have worked together for almost 20 years. It came as no surprise when CADA Design were asked to create a concept for […]

Wholesale or Retail?

In July, UK speciality and fine foods wholesaler and distributor Cotswold Fayre launched its first retail site, The Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen in Somerset. The 2,000 sq ft […]

Does Your Forecourt Have Stopping Power?

Our culture is becoming increasingly convenience driven. Convenience means different things to different people but as far as forecourt retail is concerned, it’s an opportunity to look firmly […]

Food Halls v. Food Courts: What’s in a Name?

A New York Times article by Joe Gose from 2017 charted the maturation of the food court – host to traditional fast-food chains and located within or adjacent […]

What’s Next for the Shop-in-Shop?

Waitrose’s new shop in shop partnership with premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat kicks off with dedicated bays and gondola ends in 27 stores. While the brand has been stocked […]

Putting the Food into Fashion

Hospitality is going to lead the renaissance of retail in our towns and cities at all ends of the spectrum, from mainstream, everyday shops to high-end, global luxury […]

Feast Your Eyes as We Reveal the New Retail Landscape 2021

Starting up We’re seeing two interesting patterns. First off, independent operators are being offered real estate leases that they wouldn’t have had access to in pre-Covid times. Two […]

Why Customer Centric Design Matters

Do you empathise with your customers? When was the last time that you put yourself in your customers’ shoes when you sat down to update your business plan […]

The Key Challenges and Opportunities in Forecourt Retail

We break down the 6 key challenges that forecourt retail faces, as well as 5 great opportunities. Here at CADA we’re currently helping a disruptive European fuel retailer […]

The Future of F&B Design: A Conversation Between David Anderson and Tim Sephton

In this interview, Tim Sephton – Director Iterum Project Management asks David Anderson, Co-Founder and Director of CADA Design some big questions on F&B design. Tim: Can you […]

Interview with The Vegans

There has been an explosion of interest in all things plant based in recent years. Retailers and restaurateurs have responded with a plethora of new products and menus. […]

27 Ways to Create a Sustainable Restaurant

Produce Grow your own ingredients Select seasonal produce Partner with sustainable producers Buy local Buy in bulk Buy produce with zero packaging Buy “wonky” produce In the kitchen […]

Keep It Local

1. Working from home or living at work? The popularity of the ‘work from pub’ packages that have surfaced in recent weeks – Young’s, BrewDog, Drake & Morgan […]

Ingenious Isolation Ideas

No people, no problem Brooklyn Dumpling Soho in New York City is fully automated, with a dumpling making machine in the front window, touchless ordering kiosks or phone […]

How to Win at Retail This Christmas

How will brands win at retail this Christmas? According to Matt Botham, Strategic Insight Director at Kantar, Christmas has a degree of protection against the effects of a […]

Let’s Get Physical… Retail

How do you make a physical shopping experience that may involve queuing, masks and plastic screens attractive?

2020 Predictions in Food, Drink, Experience and Retail Design

With the 2010s behind us, we’ve made our 2020 predictions and we’re looking forward to the coming of a new decade. While we always try our best to […]

Retail Trends 2019: A Retrospective

The definitive retail in 2019 guide.

Food in the Retail Mix at Mapic 2019

The key focus at Mapic 2019 was food in the retail mix, namely leisure, hospitality and entertainment-led retail. Attending Mapic this year was eye-opening because it reinforced the […]

Don’t Forget the Grocery Mid-market

According to a recent LinkedIn post by retail futurist and trend speaker Matthew Brown, “the UK mid-market feels like it has given up”. This statement might sound fatalistic, […]

CADA Visits… Arcade Food Theatre

Arcade is a new food experience based on the ground floor of the Centre Point building a moment from Tottenham Court Road station. Riding the food hall zeitgeist, […]

The FAB Awards 2019

Last week, CADA attended the prestigious FAB Awards at the illustrious Hurlingham Club in Fulham. It’s the top awards for people working around the world in the food […]

NEW OPENING: Ichiba

Europe’s Largest Japanese Food Hall Is Now Open We recently celebrated the opening of Ichiba, the newest member of the Japan Centre family. We are extremely pleased to […]

Ichiba London: Opening Celebration

We are thrilled to announce that Ichiba, Europe’s largest food hall, is now ready for its grand opening celebration on Saturday 14th July, at Westfield. Last night’s opening […]

Ready for Ichiba?

Ichiba, Europe’s largest Japanese food hall is coming to Westfield in Shepherds Bush. The 17000 sq.ft space will open on 14th July 2018 The Japan Centre is one […]

CADA Wins at the FAB Awards

We are delighted to announce that CADA design won the Gold award for best Interiors/ Retail Environment at the 20th FAB Awards for our project: The Lotte Food […]

The Food Hall Invasion

Veganism. Mindfulness. Zero waste. These are the food trends set to dominate the landscape in 2018. But what about food destinations? Two words: Food halls. The UK has […]

Innovation at Lotte Food Hall

CADA Design was commissioned by South Korean-based, global brand Lotte to completely redesign, refurbish and produce an exciting food hall concept for their famous Lotte Department Store in […]

NEW OPENING: Jarrold Norwich

We are pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of the creation at Jarrold Norwich, seeing a new ‘Downstairs’ experience.

NEW OPENING: Japan Centre

CADA Design have developed the new flagship store for London’s favourite Japanese food hall, the Japan Centre. Centrally
located and just a short walk from …

New Opening: Euphorium Bakery

Euphorium Bakery is a London brand born in Islington 20 years ago at a time when fine baking was more French than
English.

Creating Theatre Through Design

A restaurant’s atmosphere sets the stage. It allows the food to take the spotlight as guests become its audience. Aspects such as music, lighting, comfort..

Taste Buchanan Wins Revo Award!

Last week, Taste Buchanan took home the top gong at the Revo Opal awards held in London on Wednesday 5th March. Taste Buchanan won the overall Aurora award

NEW OPENING: Food at Webbs

We are delighted to announce our most recent project opening with Wychbold based, Webbs Garden Centre. We were tasked to redevelop Webb’s Food Hall …

Euroshop 2017

Last week we exhibited at Euroshop – the world’s biggest retail trade fair. We had a fantastic week meeting some great contacts – old and new.

Counting Down to Euroshop

Euroshop, the world’s number one retail trade fair, is set to open its doors in Düsseldorf once again, and we’re going to be there!

Designing for Hospitality Spaces

Hotel F&B spaces were little more than an afterthought, except for in top tier destinations. We explore the benefits of effective hospitality design.

New Appointment: Sheppy’s Cider

We are delighted to announce our most recent appointment with Somerset cider makers, Sheppy’s Cider. We have been working on redeveloping areas ..

Fenwick Food Hall – Finalists!

Congratulations to all those who worked on Fenwick Food Hall in Newcastle. Last night it became Finalist for the ITAB UK Food and Supermarket Design ..

Our New Look Charbonnel et Walker

CADA Design have recently refreshed Charbonnel et Walker’s Canary Wharf store. CADA originally designed the store in 2006 and have recently been..

Taste Buchanan: Glasgow’s Latest

Traditional food court model revamped to feed Scotland’s growing appetite for street food. We’re excited to announce that Taste Buchanan is now open.

The American Club Shortlisted, HK

..that The American Club has been shortlisted for 2 awards in this years Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong awards. One for Fine Dining & the other for Best Bar.

Fenwick Foodhall shortlisted: RWIA

We are delighted to announce that Fenwick Food Hall has been shortlisted for Retail Week’s Interior Awards for the ITAB UK Food and Supermarket Design of..

Peacock Kitchen Shortlisted for RBDA

Our Peacock Kitchen concept has been shortlisted for a Restaurant & Bar Design award in the Street food category. We’re thrilled to see the store up for ..

Finalists! FX Design & DW Awards

We’re delighted to see MAD Cooperativet finalists at the FX Awards & Design WeekCongratulations to all involved in its success.

Introducing Fenwick Food Hall

One of CADA’s main objectives was to create a series of relevant and cohesive food offers to make Fenwick Food Hall a
destination once again. Stephen explains;

FINALISTS: Blueprint Awards

We are delighted to announce that our concept for Coop’s ‘ MAD Cooperativet’ was made finalist at this years World Retail Awards..

Parcafé Opens on Park Lane

CADA Design were tasked with revitalising a pre-existing space on the ground floor of The Dorchester. Parcafé has now arrived on Park

Phase One of Fenwick Food Hall

After two years of concept development, Phase I of Fenwick Newcastle’s iconic food hall is now open. CADA Design were
commissioned to create a scheme that

Finalists! World Retail Awards

We are delighted to announce that our concept for Coop’s ‘ MAD Cooperativet’ was made finalist at this years World Retail Awards..

MAD Shortlisted for Blueprint Awards

The list of finalists for this year’s Blueprint Awards has been announced and we’re delighted to see MAD Cooperativet
nominated for Best Interior Design Project.

Fenwick Foodhall Opening Soon

Fenwick have released a lovely article about their new Fenwick Foodhall opening shortly. As Fenwick has said, its “A recipe
for success”:

Re:work at Free Range: 2015

Since its inception in 2001, Free Range has become the ‘number one platform and launch pad for the next crop of creatives to showcase their work to both public..

Recently Appointed: Fortnum & Mason

CADA Design are delighted to announce they have been appointed to consider further departments of the Fortnum & Mason Piccadilly store.

Peacock Kitchen Opens in Seoul

CADA were delighted to have been commissioned by the Shinsegae Group of South Korea to design an innovative world food court ‘Peacock Kitchen’ for ..

New Designers 2015

Celebrating its 30th edition, New Designers showcased over 3,000 of the best design talents emerging from the UK’s leading art and
design courses.

Bubble Magik to Open

Bubble Magik is an exciting new Bubble Tea concept store which opens on the 1st July at Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock.
The Bubble Magik concept comes..

The Benefits of Graduate Shows

With degree shows being held throughout June, students are finally free to relax and enjoy the start of summer.
I remember vividly how stressful the Graduate..

Recently Appointed: Japan Centre

CADA Design are proud to announce their appointment with The Japan Centre in London to develop new initiatives. We very
much ..

José Pizarro Hits Broadgate Circle

CADA Design were delighted when José Pizarro commissioned us to design his third London restaurant which opened in the
bustling Broadgate Circle.

MAD Cooperativet Is Now Open!

Based within Copenhagen’ grand central station, a revolutionary new store concept has been born. CADA Design were commissioned by the…

TOASTED – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

See the first iPhone shots of a new project in the Middle East – A multi-channel, multi format QSR for the kingdom.

It is due to open in a number of locations shortly!

Retail Design Expo 2015

As a new face to CADA Design, this years Retail Expo was a fascinating experience, and a great insight into emerging British Design.