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OCTOBER 12, 2021

The awards will be announced at the PAVE Holiday Celebration on December 8, 2021 in New York City, as well as on RetailTouchPoints.com. Submit your nomination now!

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JUNE 2, 2021

and new parent of Dunkin’ Brands, offers IRDC attendees an exclusive inside look at their rebranding initiative for the multinational chain. JOHN HERTH, Senior Director of Design, Dunkin’ Register today for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept. The post IRDC 2021: What do today’s customers want most with their morning coffee?

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AUGUST 4, 2021

Led by Bevan Bloemendaal, former VP of Global Environments & Creative Services at Timberland, this session promises to be a game-changer for retail success in a post-pandemic world. The post IRDC 2021: Rethink Retail Therapy appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Moderator: BEVAN BLOEMENDAAL.

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JUNE 1, 2021

Join retail veteran Toni Roeller, SVP of In-Store Environment at Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG), and VMSD Editor-in-Chief/Associate Publisher Jennifer Acevedo as they break down DSG’s immersive, hands-on, in-store experiences. The post Are You Ready to “Rethink Retail” at IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept. Register today: [link].

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APRIL 12, 2021

This 100,000-square-foot location — the largest-ever DICK’S store — is one of two House of Sport stores the retailer will be launching in 2021; the other will open later this spring in Knoxville, Tenn. We think that the future of retail will have a big experience component, especially when you are talking about sports.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Store design and visual merchandising now encompass many different elements, according to Tammy Callahan, Director of Sales & Account Management at Kendu , a provider of in-store visual solutions. T he Desigual stores were reimagined for launch of the 2021 campaign Desigual x Cortazar.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The voting for the PAVE People’s Choice Award raised a total of $1,500 benefiting PAVE student programs in 2021. Pulling inspiration from iconic NYC places and objects, the visual team created a fanciful narrative featuring animals delivering piles of gifts in a classic yellow taxi.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Now you can learn the lessons of this brand revolution first-hand at IRDC 2021! Register today for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept. The post IRDC 2021: Mobile is the New Physical appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. BRANDON BOSTON , Design Director, Landor & Fitch.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Gaming is a megatrend; for good reason, it’s an attractive playground for brands to get in touch with younger target groups: The community is curious, networked and active and gaming is a rapidly growing market with 176 billion US dollars in revenue (newzoo 2021) and 2.7 trillion gamers worldwide (IBISWorld 2020). Credits: Louis Vuitton.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Now, four years after launching Beare Park in March 2021, Pereira sees the award as an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation in the fashion industry and be a part of its evolution, she said. For example, a few customers shared that they found their perfect wedding outfits at the pop-up, which felt especially rewarding.

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AUGUST 15, 2021

The customer journey itself is unique, with shoppers asked to choose a basket at the entrance that’s color coded to indicate to staff what degree of assistance may be needed in making a purchase. Click here to view our 2021 Honorable Mentions. Jungle Bells. Wonder Woman 1984. PHOTO GALLERY (9 IMAGES). gallery_holder}}.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

shoppers returned more than $761 billion worth of merchandise in 2021, growing to an average of 16.6 The National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail surveyed 57 retailers between mid-October and mid-November and found that the average rate of returns on online purchases is even higher, clocking in at 20.8 percent versus 10.6

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

With stores in Australia, New Zealand, the US and Singapore, and with sales exceeding $20 million, TDE’s co-founder and former director Tania Liu told Inside Retail in December 2021 that the brand was planning a holistic brand refresh in the year ahead.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

At Selecta, the vending and coffee business, he led the integration and alignment of five businesses into one to create a £200m+ turnover market leader. Wes has led a number of businesses across retail, leisure and support services sectors. Wes joins the Hexcite Group as it continues its programme of expansion.

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JULY 27, 2021

I n 2021, VISUAL MERCHANDISING is following three distinct trends: immersive experiences, interrupting traffic patterns and connecting with the customer. We were tasked with reinventing the way Men’s Warehouse is presented to shoppers,” explains Meredith Seeds, Director of Interior Design at Nelson Worldwide. “We

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JULY 28, 2021

U SING AUTHENTIC MOVIE props, interactive experiences and even a multiplayer game, this Wonder Woman storewide promotion for AT&T was rolled out to Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco for the “Wonder Woman 1984” movie release in theaters and via HBO Max this past Christmas Day 2020. Designed by Twenty Four 7 (Portland, Ore.),

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

From early 2020 to mid-2021, the percentage of retail chains offering curbside pickup surged from a miniscule 7% to a staggering 51%. Technology, operations, fixtures, displays and the overall flow of the store will “have to be thought of together and at the same time. These are low-hanging fruit opportunities for monetization.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

We needed to find ways to create a greater sense of spatial awareness and depth,” said says Alec Zaballero, Managing Executive at TPG, who has worked on several of the brand’s locales over the years. “We We achieved this by adding in many textural and sculptural elements that can be found along the walls and ceilings. gallery_holder}}.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Nominated by their peers, these multidisciplinary designers, architects and visual merchandisers have demonstrated a dedication to design excellence as well as a commitment to advance the customer experience at retail in ways we are only beginning to imagine. Age: 30 | Senior Visual Designer, Bloomingdale’s.

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JUNE 9, 2021

For those of us who work in the retail or visual merchandising industry, how many times do we hear the phrase, “Christmas already?”. It is a necessary evil of the job and when you work in visual merchandising, you are usually planning 9 to 12 months in advance. appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A new report from Coresight Research says retailers have announced 4,969 store openings so far in 2021, representing a 58.3 In brick and mortar, the script has flipped between 2020 and 2021,” Retail Dive writes, observing that store closures exceeded openings by more than 150 percent this time last year. Read more at Retail Dive.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

. “As a brand attuned to the harsh conditions of the outdoors, we couldn’t think of a region better suited than Vancouver to start our journey,” said Lesley Hawkins, VP of Retail at Adidas Canada in a statement. “It’s

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“As we reshape M&S for growth, we’re investing in technology that will create greater efficiencies and a more connected in-store experience for our customers,” said Rob Barnes, CTO at M&S in a statement. Marks & Spencer dramatically expanded its online business with 46 new international websites in March 2021.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2022

As part of JYSK’s plans to expand in the UK, the largest Danish retailer, operating globally, will be opening its first Telford store on 2nd June 2022 at Unit NQ1, Northern Quarter, Telford Shopping Centre. Repro Free: 29/03/2019 pictured at a special preview of the first Irish JYSK store in Naas, Co. Picture Andres Poveda.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Easton Town Center has been busy this holiday season, as might be expected at a mall that welcomes nearly 30 million annual visitors. In 2021, the program utilized the talents of fashion students who created holiday-themed garments to adorn mannequins for window displays. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center.

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MAY 18, 2021

Foot traffic at Class A malls is showing steady growth over the past few months when compared to the same time period in 2019. percent from April 2019 to April 2021, according to the study, which looked at location data from consumers’ devices at 50-plus Class A urban and suburban malls.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

million on revenue of $271 million in the first six months of 2021. Bloomberg News has reported that the company could be valued at $3 billion in the listing. The post Warby Parker Files for IPO appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail Focus

MAY 4, 2021

They can even add the finishing touches to their jewellery alongside a maker at the bench. The store will also showcase an entirely new approach to visual merchandising, with floating displays – where jewellery is presented as if the pieces are suspended in mid-air – as a focal point.

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JULY 29, 2021

Dollar General first announced the pOpshelf concept, where the majority of items are priced at $5 or less, in October 2020. The retailer plans approximately 25 Dollar General/pOpshelf combination stores by the end of fiscal 2021. Since then, it has opened 16 stores in three states.

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JULY 28, 2021

will open a total of 15 new stores through the end of 2021 at selected locations identified based on a data-driven model, reports Chain Store Age. The post Rue21 to Open 15 Stores by Year’s End appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Apparel retailer Rue21 (Warrendale, Pa.)

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AUGUST 24, 2021

In March, Disney disclosed it would shutter at least 60 Disney stores in North America in 2021 to focus on its e-commerce business. The post Disney to Close Another 60 Stores appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Almost 40 stores were included in this first effort.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Little Caesar’s (Detroit) announced its plans to open at least 15 new units in Denver by 2024, according to a company press release. Development at Little Caesars, says, “Our franchise business model … is perfectly suited for the active, on-the-go Denver community. Craig Sherwood, VP of U.S.

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JUNE 28, 2021

That represents a 151 percent increase over first quarter 2021. “ Among the positions listed were openings for stock teammate and stock lead at distribution centers as well as seasonal sales teammate in stores. The post Under Armour Ramps Up Hiring appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Each element – from the millwork to the fixtures to the installation to the visual merchandising to the actual procurement of the merchandise – builds on the one before it. Driven by seasons and fashion trends, the merchandise mix needed to be timed correctly. Opening any store requires an exact timeline.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

At their core, shop-in-shop models must remain a true partnership between both brands , with each bringing their own branding to the table in order to effectively blend their design messaging. “If asked Helen Herrick, Director at MBH Architects in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Making Space for a Shop-in-Shop Partner.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

It’s that time of year again – time to deck the pages of VMSD with your 2021 holiday windows! Reach out to VMSD Managing Editor Carly Hagedon at carly.hagedon@smartworkmedia.com. Reach out to VMSD Managing Editor Carly Hagedon at carly.hagedon@smartworkmedia.com.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

The first store will open this year in Los Angeles shopping, dining and entertainment center The Americana at Brand. Last year, Amazon bested Walmart for the top spot based on 2021 U.S. The post Amazon to Open Brick-and-Mortar Fashion Store appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. per Wells Fargo.

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