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Nike redesigns its London 1948 retail space
July 20, 2011
According to music and lifestyle magazine RWD, Nike has redesigned its 1948 retail space in London. Originally opened in the summer of 2008, the venue is "part…
read nowWhole Foods Market to talk store design, visual merchandising at IRDC
July 13, 2011
Whole Foods Market, VMSD magazine's 2011 Peter Glen Retailer of the Year, will get the spotlight in a special session at the 2011 International Retail Design…
read nowRosetta Stone launches 'experience store' concept
July 11, 2011
A Business Wire story at MarketWatch.com reports that Rosetta Stone has opened two new concept stores in West Hollywood, Calif., and McLean, Va. Both stores…
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Why Self-Checkout Lanes Are Increasingly Getting Checked-off
by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks
About a decade ago, retailers demanded greater profits – leading to the roll-out of the self-checkout lanes. The introduction of self-checkout lanes was viewed…
read nowSingTel flagship store sets the bar for an interactive retail experience
July 7, 2011
Asian communications giant SingTel and digital self-service specialist Yeahpoint have announced the opening of the new flagship SingTel retail store at…
read nowMuzak extends partnership with Sports Authority
July 6, 2011
Muzak, a Mood Media company and provider of sensory branding services for business in North America, announced today that it has signed a new agreement with…
read nowNIKE, Hurley and Converse open third Salvation retail store
July 6, 2011
According to a Business Wire story on MarketWatch.com, Nike continues to make retailing inroads into the youth-oriented action sport and culture market with…
read nowDassault Systèmes announces new release of 3D design software
June 29, 2011
Dassault Systèmes announced it has made available Release 2012 of its Version 6 Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA). The new…
read nowBeauty retailer Ulta to launch in-store men's boutiques
June 28, 2011
According to a Reuters story, discount beauty retailer Ulta Salon Cosmetics and Fragrance Inc. announced it will be rolling out men's grooming boutiques inside…
read nowRocket Creative develops pop up store for South African brands
June 23, 2011
South African merchandising and display agency Rocket Creative recently worked with Mac Cosmetics, a division of Estee Lauder Group, to create a pop-up retail…
read nowBest Buy to sublease space, shrink stores
June 23, 2011
Big box retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. is planning to sublease parts of its stores to smaller retailers, according to StreetInsider.com.
read nowNetWorld Alliance publishes guide to tablet computers in retail
June 23, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Retail Customer Experience and other B-to-B news and information portals, has published "Executive Briefing…
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MUJI, the 'unbrand'
by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor
I find this recent import from Japan to be an interesting retail branding story.
read nowEA Sports to open retail stores
June 14, 2011
According to Gamasutra, sports video game developer EA Sports will open a chain of retail stores for its line of sports games and related merchandise. The…
read nowSony transforms its retail stores
June 14, 2011
According to The Wall Street Journal, Sony Corp. is giving its retail stores an overhaul, incorporating a fresh, light and airy feel.
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Tesco still fighting uphill battle in the United States
Tesco's Fresh & Easy keeps pushing along in the U.S. as the chain recently announced plans to open its first two stores in San Francisco.
read nowWalmart opens smaller footprint store, plans expansion
June 5, 2011
According to ABC News, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has opened a small, drugstore-sized store in Gentry, Ark., demonstrating its plans for smaller locations.
read nowOld Navy remodel moves away from budget-buying image
June 5, 2011
According to Tampa Bay Online, Old Navy is remodeling hundreds of its stores to reflect a brighter, cleaner, whiter design, highlighting outfits rather than…
read nowDisney Store ramps up 2011 store opening schedule
May 22, 2011
Disney Store today announced it plans to open its interactive concept stores in more than 40 locations in 2011. The announcement was made at the Global Retail…
read nowIconic NYC men's clothier Rothman's relocating, updating
May 22, 2011
Rothman’s Men’s Clothing, the iconic New York City menswear retailer, is moving. After 25 years at Union Square Park, the store announced it has signed a new…
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