David Stovall had been an executive at Belk’s
Specialty retailer will begin closing its 70 stores this week
Frederick Lukoff had been at Lanvin; fashion brand opens new stores in Paris and Tokyo
How will budget cuts affect your business travel this year?
Photograph your holiday windows for VMSD’s annual coverage.
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New flagship on Lexington Avenue at 58th Street
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Eastman Chemical Provides Material for Holiday Tree; Perennial Promotes Executives; WAC Lighting VP Named to Board of Directors
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One can be creative in the banking industry (without triggering a global economic emergency).
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Winners of VMSD’s 2008 Retail Renovation Competition
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Photograph your holiday windows for VMSD’s annual coverage.
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Anthropologie builds store façades that are distinct, eye-catching and part of the local landscapes.
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In its latest South Carolina store, the Southern grocery chain takes “intuitive shopping” to a new level.
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Forced to change plans for its Christmas presentation, Cartier actually increases foot traffic in the store.
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The author uses the city around him for inspiration. Store windows, construction sites, even Broadway shows provide design ideas for these troubled times.
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The growing Turkish economy is attracting foreign retailers. TeknoSA is Turkey’s leading technology merchant – and wants to stay that way.
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Food retailers are using design to distinguish their brands, playing with our concept of “supermarkets.”
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Oregon eatery credits its success to organic foods, organic building.
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Ikea provides lifestyle moments to cut through the clutter and inspire its shoppers.
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Kroger is seeking certification for the first time. Learn how its customers’ growing interest in sustainability has the company talking about greener pastures.
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All the digital capabilities, here and to come, are amazing and will change the way we live and do business – but we’re not there yet.
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Dramatic colors light up Milwaukee’s Marcus Center
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Mannequins are going green.
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Timberland helps bring LEED for Retail to market by participating in the rating system’s pilot program.
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This modern wine shop seeks to make shopping for chardonnay and cabernet a lot more fun.
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Brian Dobson on why Mattel’s recall woes are a wake-up call for all businesses participating in the global marketplace.
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Technology helps retailers liven up in-store graphics.
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