Retail & Brands

Elevated in-store experiences, training and brand storytelling through presence, etiquette and visual intention.

In the retail world, experience is strategy.

 

How a brand is presented, how teams interact with clients, and how environments are styled directly influence perception, trust and conversion.

Hosting Table partners with retail brands and lifestyle companies to create refined, intentional experiences — from in-store workshops and team training to authentic UGC content that reflects brand values with elegance and credibility.

Based in Montreal, we work with brands across Canada and internationally.

RETAIL IS NOT ONLY ABOUT PRODUCTS

It is about how people feel inside your brand universe. 

Our work sits at the intersection of:
  • Customer experience
  • Brand image and positioning
  • Human interaction and presence
  • Visual harmony and storytelling
We help brands translate their values into real, lived experiences — through education, environment and communication.

 

SERVICES FOR RETAIL & BRANDS

IN-STORE WORKSHOPS

 

Engaging experiences that educate, inspire and connect customers to your brand.

 

Our In-Store Workshops are designed to attract clients into physical spaces while reinforcing brand authority and lifestyle positioning.
Workshops may include:
  • Table styling and hosting concepts
  • Etiquette and modern manners in everyday life
  • Entertaining at home with intention
  • Brand-aligned lifestyle education
Each workshop is customized to:
  • Your brand identity
  • Target audience
  • Product focus or seasonal campaign
Formats:
  • Live in-store workshops
  • Small group experiences
  • Special events and brand activations

 

Ideal for:
Retail brands, concept stores, lifestyle boutiques and premium brands seeking meaningful customer engagement.

 

Request an In-Store Workshop Proposal

RETAIL TRAINING

 

Professional presence, etiquette and client experience training for retail teams.

 

Your team is the living expression of your brand.
Our Retail Training programs help staff embody professionalism, confidence and brand values in every client interaction.
Training topics may include:
  • Client approach and professional presence
  • Communication, body language and tone
  • Service etiquette in premium retail environments
  • Hosting mindset and customer experience
  • Cultural awareness and refined interaction
Formats:
  • In-person retail training
  • Virtual training sessions
  • Tailored programs for sales teams or management

 

Ideal for:
Retail brands focused on service excellence, premium positioning and long-term customer relationships.

 

Explore Retail Training Solutions

UGC — USER GENERATED CONTENT

 

Authentic brand content rooted in lifestyle, elegance and real life-use.

 

We create refined UGC content that reflects how products live in real spaces — styled, intentional and aligned with your brand’s aesthetic.
UGC services may include:
  • Styled tables and lifestyle scenes featuring products
  • Brand-aligned visual storytelling
  • Short-form video and image content
  • Content designed for social media, ads and websites
Our focus is on:
  • Authenticity over trends
  • Timeless visuals over fast content
  • Brand coherence and credibility

 

Ideal for:
Lifestyle brands, home décor brands, tableware, hospitality and premium consumer goods.

 

Explore Brand Content & UGC Solutions

WHY HOSTING TABLE 

Brands choose Hosting Table for its thoughtful, strategic and human-centered approach.

What defines our work:

  • Strong understanding of brand positioning

  • Balance between aesthetics and function

  • Focus on experience, not performance

  • Discretion, elegance and attention to detail

  • Services offered in English, French and Portuguese

We don’t create noise.
We create meaning.

LOCATION & AVAILABILITY

Hosting Table is based in Montreal, Quebec, working with retail brands across Canada and internationally.

  • In-person services available in Montreal and surrounding areas

  • Virtual workshops and training available worldwide

Ready to elevate your retail experience and brand presence?

Whether you are planning an in-store activation, training your team or creating lifestyle content, Hosting Table offers refined, strategic solutions aligned with your brand.

Schedule a Strategy Conversation with Carolina

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