May 15, 2013

Association for Retail Environments - Things are looking up in retail. And retail designers are looking up to showcase things. Ceiling treatments have historically performed pragmatic functions but some of today’s stores are turning our perception of ceilings on its head.

May 13, 2013

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has added two new staff members to its team.

May 13, 2013

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide was recently named a “2013 Best Employer in Ohio” by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and Best Companies Group.

May 06, 2013

National Sporting Goods Association Magazine - Brick-and-mortar stores aren’t going away. Look for evolutionary, not revolutionary, changes on the horizon.

April 29, 2013

Business Courier - Graeter's Scoop on growth. How the iconic brand stays true to its premium roots.

April 29, 2013

VMSD.com - VMSD has announced its annual Designer Dozen, including FRCH's Doug Bunker. The listing of the best and brightest designers are names to watch as they balance the twin demands of quick project deadlines and burgeoning technological options.

April 19, 2013

Business Courier - Dick’s Sporting Goods is rolling out a new retail concept called Field & Stream. FRCH, one of Cincinnati’s largest architectural and engineering firms, is working with Dick’s to design the new stores.

April 18, 2013

Absolutearts.com - Brandon Avery, Creative Managing Director FRCH Design Worldwide, will be speaking at the Cleveland Institute of Art Spring Design Show Thurs. April 25th.

April 18, 2013

Interiors & Sources - FRCH Design Worldwide, one of the largest independent architecture and interior design firms serving the retail, restaurant and hospitality markets is opening a New York City office.

April 18, 2013

Hospitality Design - Cincinnati, Ohio-based FRCH Design Worldwide is opening a New York office. The office launch is expected to grow FRCH’s creative team, extend its service offering, and increase its visibility within the region.

April 16, 2013

FRCH Design Worldwide, one of the largest independent architecture and interior design firms serving the retail, restaurant and hospitality markets is opening a New York City office. FRCH, which is headquartered in Cincinnati, is launching the office to grow its creative team, extend its service offering and increase its visibility within the region.

April 16, 2013

Cincinnati.com - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide is opening a New York City office, expanding its reach into one of the world’s richest retail, restaurant and hospitality markets.

April 11, 2013

Business Courier - Dick's Sporting Goods opening 2nd-ever Field & Stream store in N. Kentucky.

April 10, 2013

FRCH Design Worldwide won Honorable Mention at the International Design Awards competition for Liverpool Interlomas Department Store.

April 08, 2013

The Enquirer - For the second year in a row, FRCH Design Worldwide has been honored as a top employer by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and Best Companies Group.

April 04, 2013

FRCH Design Worldwide has added two new staff
members to its Cincinnati-based team.

March 12, 2013

ddionline.com - Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. will debut a new retail concept under the Field & Stream banner in 2013.

March 12, 2013

Cincinnati.com - FRCH architect and home preservationist David Zelman hopes to build a river walk connecting five Cincinnati neighborhoods.

March 08, 2013

Business Courier - Claudia Cerchiara and Young Rok Park of FRCH, along with Martin Perez and Maria Elena Menesis accept EuroShop’s Retail Design Award, honoring FRCH’s design work on the Liverpool Interlomas department store.

March 07, 2013

Boutique Design - Boutique Design has selected the eighth annual Boutique 18. FRCH's Katie Gottlieb is on the roster of noteworthy, on-the-rise designers of hospitality interiors.

March 06, 2013

Business Courier - The Business Courier has announced the finalists for its 2013 Healthiest Employers of Greater Cincinnati competition. Congrats FRCH!

March 05, 2013

cincinnati.com - FRCH adds three new staff members and promotes ten.

March 04, 2013

canstructioncincinnati.org - Can tina is on display at the Aronoff Center of the Arts until March 10th. At the close of the competition, the sculptures are dismantled and the food is donated to local food banks.

March 04, 2013

Vision Monday - Robyn Novak explains key display principles that apply to any presentation large or small.

February 28, 2013

ddionline - FRCH Design Worldwide has added three new staff members to its team.

February 20, 2013

cincybizblog.com -FRCH’s entry in the 16th Annual Cincinnati Canstruction event is on display at Aronoff Center for the Arts.. All sculptures are on display until March 10th. At the close of the competition, the sculptures are dismantled and the food is donated to local food banks.

February 19, 2013

Chain Store Age - Chain Store Age announces winners of the 2013 Retail Store of the Year design competition. FRCH wins the Restaurant (Honorable Mention) award for Hyatt Regency Sway in Louisville, Ky.

February 11, 2013

VMSD - FRCH Design Worldwide has promoted 10 of its staff members.

February 10, 2013

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide took top honors at the Retail Design Institute’s 42nd International Store Design Awards.

February 08, 2013

Liverpool Interlomas Department Store wins EuroShop RetailDesign Award at 42nd International Store Design Awards Gala of the Retail Design.

February 04, 2013

Retail Traffic - Glimcher Realty Trust selected FRCH Design Worldwide to help renovate River Valley Mall in Lancaster, Ohio.

January 24, 2013

Retail Traffic - Congratulations to FRCH, winner of two 2012 SADI awards. Liverpool Interlomas - Winner New or Renovated Department Store and Macy’s City Creek - Honorable Mention New or Renovated Department Store

January 22, 2013

Cincinnati.com - Brett Paguirigan and Erin Boyer join FRCH Design Worldwide.

January 14, 2013

FastCasual.com - FRCH partnered with Giraffas to adapt their successful Brazilian concept to suit the US Market.

January 14, 2013

DDIonline.com - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has added seven new staff members to its team.

January 10, 2013

FRCH Design Worldwide and Liverpool Department Stores received high honors at RDI’s 42nd International Store Design Awards Gala for their work on the Liverpool Interlomas Department Store in Mexico.

January 01, 2013

Interior Design - FRCH Design Worldwide ranked among the 2013 Top 10 Retail Design Giants.

January 01, 2013

Retail Environments - HeeSun Kim, vice president and creative director at FRCH, explains the design strategy for Macy's Salt Lake City Prototype.

December 28, 2012

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide adds seven new employees.

December 14, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide won three awards at the 16th Annual Cincinnati Design Awards.

December 07, 2012

Business Courier - Catherine Butcher joins FRCH Design Worldwide. Catherine is the new Director of Marketing.

December 01, 2012

VMSD - FRCH"S Robyn Novak and others discuss the Top 10 of 2012.

November 14, 2012

Chain Store Age - Shane Kavanagh and Tricia Downing share how to build better franchisee/franchiser relationships and better buildings.

November 01, 2012

Barb Beeghly will be discussing the latest department store strategies and store design trends at the A.R.E Conference.

September 20, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide welcomes Sara Ahrns and Nicole Roberts.

September 18, 2012

Cincinnati Business Courier - Fusian is taking its fast-casual sushi out of Tower Place Mall and rolling up to the corner of Sixth and Vine streets. FRCH designed the new restaurant.

September 17, 2012

VMSD - Jim Tippman, FRCH, accepts the Retail Renovation of the Year award from VMSD's Robin Donovan.

September 07, 2012

bizjournals.com - FRCH's Jim Stapleton discusses how elements of office design can affect employees satisfaction and productivity.

September 04, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of two new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

June 27, 2012

Business Courier - Business Courier announces 2012 CFO of the Year finalist.

June 26, 2012

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide appointed the following six employees as principals: Steve Gardner, Kyle Kieper, Jim Stapleton, and Kristi Ward, vice president; and Shane Kavanagh, and Donna Szarwark, senior vice president.

June 25, 2012

VMSD - Lara Roller, previously a senior interior designer with FRCH Design Worldwide, was honered to be a judge in the 18th annual VMSD International Visual Competition.

June 18, 2012

FRCH is proud to be a part of the Cincinnati Builds the World Exhibit hosted by The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati (AFC).

June 18, 2012

Cincinnati.com - FRCH ranked among the Top 75 places to work for in Cincinnati.

June 01, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide today announced the appointment of six employees as principals of the company.

June 01, 2012

bizjournals.com - Kelly Gaddes, FRCH senior interior designer, describes the big design idea for Sway restaurant.

May 29, 2012

Macleans.ca - A&W has made an effort to cater to the increasingly “sophisticated” tastes of consumers, with the help of Cincinnati’s FRCH Design firm. The newly styled restaurants feature softer lighting, bar seating and an updated menu design.

May 01, 2012

VMSD - Paul Lechleiter discusses the redesign of Bob's Stores in this month's issue of VMSD.

May 01, 2012

VMSD - FRCH is proud to announce Robyn Novak as an inaugural VMSD Designer Dozen Award recipient.

April 25, 2012

McAlister's Deli has announced a new store design for its restaurants designed by FRCH. Combining modern and traditional elements, the new design gives the 23-year-old brand an updated look and feel.

April 18, 2012

Louisville Courier-Journal - Cincinnati's FRCH Design Worldwide designed different aspects of the areas that were renovated.

April 16, 2012

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide welcomes eight new employees.

April 12, 2012

Union Leader Correspondent - Pheasant Lane Mall creates $10m facelift. FRCH Design Worldwide was the architectural firm for the extensive renovations.

April 12, 2012

The Union Leader - FRCH Design Worldwide was the architectural firm for the extensive renovations.

April 11, 2012

Cincinnati.com - FRCH Design Worldwide’s Robyn Novak and Heesun Kim were recently recognized for their substantial work within the retail design industry.

April 09, 2012

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has added eight new staff members.

April 05, 2012

VMSD - Brazil’s well-loved fast-casual brand spices up its dining environment for a new North American audience.

March 19, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide was recently named as one of the 2012 Best Employers in Ohio by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) State Council and Best Companies Group.

March 19, 2012

Congratulations to Thomas Horwitz for the 2012 Alumni Distinguished Service Award winner

March 14, 2012

Liverpool Polanco Department Store receieved its Gold Award in the retail store design category, which honors professional store design and its contribution to the overall success of the retail industry.

February 22, 2012

Cincinnati, Ohio (Feb. 2012) – FRCH Design Worldwide announces the promotions of 11 staff members, including one team member to the vice president position.

February 22, 2012

Chain Store Age - HeeSun Kim and Young Rok Park, VPs and managing creative directors of FRCH Design Worldwide, share how South Korean retailers are going back to basics to make shopping fun again.

February 16, 2012

TwinburgBulletin.com - The Hilton Garden Inn of Cleveland/Twinsburg is receiving a $600,000 facelift. The Hilton Garden Inn is contracting with Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide for the renovations.

February 10, 2012

bizjournals.com - James Stapleton discusses well designed office spaces. "It needs to be flexible and friendly, A place where people want to show up and do their best work.” said the VP of FRCH Design Worldwide

February 09, 2012

Chain Store Age - Congratulations to the Liverpool team for winning the Retail Store of the Year Award, and First Place in the Department Store category. We also want to congratulate the Bob’s team for their win in the Discount Store/Mass Merchant category. Last but not least, the Giraffes team brings the firm a win in the Casual Dining category.

February 09, 2012

PR Web - Cincinnati-based VMSD magazine is celebrating the best and brightest young designers in retail design with The Designer Dozen. Congrats to Robyn Novak of FRCH.

February 07, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of three new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

January 18, 2012

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of three new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

January 17, 2012

Stores.org - "Innovation in Store Design, Resource Design and Technology" at NRF Big Show 2012

January 16, 2012

FRCH had a very good night at the Retail Design Institute Awards in NYC. FRCH was the ONLY firm in the elite category of receiving two 1st place awards. - Giraffas won 1st Place Franchised Restaurant - Bob's Stores won 1st Place Value Retailer and also won the Innovation Award for Visual Merchandising.

January 13, 2012

FRCH chief creative officer Paul Lechleiter said his architecture firm designed the eighth floor to convey success, but stay inviting.

December 30, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide announces the addition of seven new staff members to its Cincinnati-based team.

December 01, 2011

Hospitality Design Magazine – FRCH created a new prototype for A&W restaurant brand for urban areas in Canada.

November 2011

Working closely with the A&W team, Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide was tasked with creating a burger destination for a more mobile, youthful, urban consumer in city centers throughout Canada.

October 20, 2011

DDI - Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has launched a newly enhanced website, www.frch.com.

October 17, 2011

Chain Store Age - FRCH Design Worldwide has launched a newly enhanced website, FRCH.com.

October 12, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide welcomes Dave Nelson and promotes others.

October 06, 2011

Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has announced the addition of six new staff members.

October 2011

Retail Traffic - In this year’s contest a department store, FRCH Design Worldwide’s scheme for the Liverpool Polanco store in Mexico City, took home the top prize.

October 02, 2011

Louisville Courier-Journal - The lobby designed by FRCH Design Worldwide is part of the $6 million renovations at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.

September 29, 2011

International Business Times- Liverpool Department Store, interiors by FRCH Design Worldwide.

September 28, 2011

The Courier-Journal-The Hyatt Regency Louisville will close in December to accommodate the start of work on a $6 million renovation. The lobby is being designed by FRCH Design Worldwide of Cincinnati.

September 26, 2011

Cincinnati-based FRCH Design Worldwide has announced the promotions of nine team members, including two of the firm’s creative leaders who were each named vice president.

September 23, 2011

Jim Tippmann, chief executive officer of FRCH Design Worldwide.

September 16, 2011

Contract Magazine-Liverpool Polanco Designed by FRCH Design Worldwide

September 07, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide adds six.

September 06, 2011

FRCH Design Worldwide took home the top honors from the 2011 Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging (SADI) Awards as the program’s Grand Winner for its work on the Liverpool Polanco Department Store in Mexico City.

September 2011

Retail Traffic - The Whole Package

August 29, 2011

VMSD Magazine - A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd. Simple, flexible and convenient, but with just enough nostalgia to convey authenticity.

August 23, 2011

VMSD Magazine - First Place Renovation- Department Store, Liverpool Polanco

August 03, 2011

Building Design + Construction Magazine – FRCH is ranked among the Top 50 Hotel Design Firms Giants by Building Design + Construction Magazine.

August 03, 2011

Building Design + Construction Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Retail Design Firms Giants by Building Design + Construction Magazine.

July 08, 2011

Cincinnati Enquirer – FRCH adds four.

July 2011

VMSD Magazine – Winners - In-Store Apparel Presentation: Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico and In-Store Accessories/Beauty/Shoes Presentation: Merrell Concept Prototype

July 2011

Hospitality Design Magazine - Home2 Suites by Hilton... hip and humble.

June 2011

In this issue, FRCH explores our retail, restaurant and hospitality clients can leverage technology as a source of entertainment, information and service...

May 25, 2011

Cincinnati Business Courier - Jim Tippman CEO of FRCH Design Worldwide said....

May 2011

MNSD Magazine - FRCH delivers an easy and informative sales experience while tapping into consumers’ sense of adventure and community.

May 2011

HA+D Magazine 2011 – FRCH Is ranked among the Top Design Firms for 2011 by HA+D Magazine.

April 05, 2011

Cincinnati Enquirer – Harkin named VP at FRCH Design Worldwide.

April 2011

VMSD Magazine - Creating a contemporary look that will attract new customers without alienating the existing ones.

April 2011

Engineering News-Record (ENR) - FRCH is ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms by ENR for 2011.

March 22, 2011

DDI Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Design Leaders by DDI for 2011.

March 18, 2011

Hotel Interactive – Home2 Suites debuts with interiors from FRCH Design Worldwide.

March 04, 2011

Cincinnati.com – Congrats, you earned it!

March 2011

Chain Store Age Magazine - Awarded Liverpool Polanco first place in the Department Store Category, Merrell first place in the Softlines (less than 5,000 sq. ft) Category and Lotte first place in the International Department Store Category.

March 2011

Hotel Business Design Magazine – Angela Denney, VP, Interior Design at FRCH Design Worldwide detailed the idea behind some of the nature inspired designs.

March 2011

VMSD Creative Kickstarts – Creative Fuel: an avenue for sharing our experiences and unique points of view.

February 18, 2011

Cincinnati Enquirer – Thanks again to the contributors for their effort and to the firm for all of your support!

February 04, 2011

ABC News - As the prototype designers for the brand, FRCH Design Worldwide is proud to announce the opening of Hilton's first new brand in 20 years.

January 21, 2011

Cincinnati Business Courier – “We’re going to get back in the game in a big way.” Jim Tippmann

January 07, 2011

Retail Environments 2011 Design Awards Winner’s Book - Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico - Outstanding Merit, Department Store

January 01, 2011

Interior Design Magazine – FRCH made the list...or lists. Top 100 Interior Design Giants, Top 10 in Retail Design, and Top 10 in Cultural Design.

December 12, 2010

Cincinnati Design Awards - Tiffany & Co. University Village, Seattle, WA – Merit Award in IIDA/ASID, Small Projects

November 23, 2010

VMSD.com - Graphic Design Q+A with Niki Fitzgerald of FRCH Design Worldwide.

November 12, 2010

Architecturecincy.org - We are proud to announce that our very own Jim Fitzgerald Sr. is the winner of The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati 2010 Hammer Award.

August 13, 2010

DigitalJournal.com - FRCH has created an urban restaurant that is current and relevant for today.

August 01, 2010

DDI Magazine - Jim Lazzari discusses design perspectives.

August 01, 2010

QSR Magazine - “Inspired Burritos.”

July 29, 2010

QSR Magazine - Craig Bonifas recognized as Outstanding Supplier Representative of the Year.

July 2010

VMSD Magazine - Liverpool Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico – First Place, In-Store Apparel Presentation… | Tiffany & Co., Seattle, WA - Award of Merit, In-Store Accessories/Beauty/Shoes Presentation…

June 01, 2010

Hotel Design - Home2 Suites “Oasis” Lobby Prototype

June 01, 2010

Soapbox Cincinnati - Corbett Opera Center – FRCH Design Worldwide - skillfully preserved the history of the building while introducing features that match the creativity and passion of the organization.

May 14, 2010

Hotel and Motel Management – Hilton Worldwide unveils FRCH’s design for their new Home2 brand with a sneak peek at their model rooms.

May 01, 2010

VMSD Magazine - Designers didn’t choose sides in a restaurant catering to two distinct Midwestern tastes.

March 04, 2010

DDI Magazine - FRCH among the Top 10 Design Leaders.

March 01, 2010

VMSD Magazine - Banking is becoming a people business again.

February 28, 2010

Chain Store Age Magazine - Three FRCH design projects took home first place in Chain Store Age’s Retail Store of the Year Awards 2010.

February 2010

VMSD – Retail expert and FRCH VP, Christian Davies explores the state of the retail climate and outlook on the future

February 03, 2010

DDI Magazine

February 2010

Liverpool Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico – Award of Merit, New or Completely Renovated Full-Line Department Store... | Merrell Concept Prototype, Rockford, MI – Award of Merit, Specialty Store 1,501 to 3,000 SF...

January 25, 2010

VSMD Magazine - FRCH Design Worldwide opens office in Brazil.

January 01, 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 20 Hospitality Firm Giants.

January 01, 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 40 Interior Design Firm Giants.

January 01, 2010

Interior Design Magazine - FRCH is ranked among the Top 10 Retail Design Giants.

December 11, 2009

PaveInfo.org - 2009 Rising Star Award Finalist Robyn Novak.

December 01, 2009

Lodging Hospitality - Are you looking to renovate your entire hotel?

November 17, 2009

Journal News - A modern interpretation of the classic diner.

November 2009

Metropolis - FRCH specified Halpern’s Cascade sheer for a glass wall at the new Hotel 32, on the top floor of the Monte Carlo, in Las Vegas.

October 2009

The Big Picture - FRCH Design Worldwide and Harlan Graphics, both based in Cincinnati, created a variety of graphics that mix and contrast the Windy City and the Queen City.

October 01, 2009

Interior Design 100 Giants for 2009

October 01, 2009

Interior Design Magazine for 2009

October 01, 2009

Interior Design Magazine 2009 – FRCH listed as one of the top 10 Hospitality design giants

September 04, 2009

Seattle Times - "Independent spirit and sophisticated sense of style”…

August 19, 2009

Las Vegas Sun - The hotel-casino showed off its new, boutique-style hotel concept called HOTEL32.

July 2009

VMSD Magazine - South America’s biggest country has a stable banking system, an emerging middle class and a taste for consumption.

July 01, 2009

VMSD Magazine - Retailers are re-examining what was once the “recession-proof” health, beauty and cosmetics department.

March 26, 2009

VMSD Magazine - All Dolled Up: American Girl has returned to its roots with a new Chicago flagship, even as it expands its sights into the suburbs.

March 01, 2009

VMSD Magazine - Sin City seeks to reposition itself as a quick getaway.

February 02, 2009

ABCNews.com – "When design firm FRCH planned the redesign of 56-year-old Massachusetts grocery chain Roche Bros. in 2006, it decided to emphasize the local heritage and produce."

January 29, 2009

NRF Smart Brief – FRCH comments on retail design in a frugal market.