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Macy’s Goes to Court to Block Amazon Billboard

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New York-based department store Macy’s has filed a lawsuit to prevent Amazon (Seattle) from using the billboard on top of its Herald Square location, reports CNBC. Macy’s reportedly has been utilizing the billboard to advertise its own business for more than 50 years, but the lease for the space expired last month.

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Luxury Lessons: What High-End Brands Can Teach Store Designers

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” Constantly Test and Iterate Design Concepts Retailers like Macy’s have made headlines for their moves to right-size their store fleet and invest in new, much smaller , store formats and experiences. It also is a way to bring in new customers that may feel intimidated to go into a big store. That’s free advertising.”

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Wilson Sporting Goods Turns First Physical Stores into Ultimate Urban Playgrounds

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For aspiring sportspeople, Wilson products existed on a par with everything else in department stores and retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods. Advertisement. The new stores in New York (SoHo and Columbus Circle) and Chicago all marry the brand’s century of history with cutting-edge innovation. Advertisement.

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IRDC 2022 Delivers a Hands-On Experience for Retail Design Pros

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IRDC was also co-located with the Shop! Fake it Till You Make It,” led by Chuck Palmer, Retail Strategist, and Stephanie Bair-Garant, Director of Visual Merchandising, ZenGenius Inc., Advertisement. NO CRYING IN VISUAL MERCHANDISING. Advertisement. This year’s event, taking place Oct.

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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

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Stylish patrons seeking the latest fashions from shirtwaists to wing collars, and the finest of fabrics, flocked to an impressive roster of newly founded department stores including The John Wanamaker Store (designed by Daniel H. Right, Left: An advertisement for decor references the return of American soldiers from WWI (left).

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

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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. How do you see the role of physical stores changing in the future?

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These Were the Top 10 Retail Stories of 2021

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In the summer, it was reported to be launching its own physical department stores, high on robots and other technology. Advertisement. Advertisement. The post These Were the Top 10 Retail Stories of 2021 appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. We’re talking billions.