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Window Displays – The Importance of Customer Communication

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Customers are returning to our High Streets and the shopping malls for that interaction between the sales teams in the stores, and the need to “touch and feel” the merchandise, which is something that cannot be achieved when shopping online. There is the need to get customers excited about your store.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

This investment is more than just an expense; it’s a strategic decision that acknowledges the potential returns that come from the magic that is woven into these displays. Christmas windows, acting as the gateway to the store, set the stage for a memorable shopping journey. Christmas Windows Around the World!

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

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Overall, key retail trends from July include: Child Tax Credit Boosts Department Stores and Apparel Sales : The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit payments provided parents with an infusion of cash during the peak back-to-school shopping season, with Apparel (+80% YOY) and Department Store (+44.8% Advertisement.

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

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Fake it Till You Make It,” led by Chuck Palmer, Retail Strategist, and Stephanie Bair-Garant, Director of Visual Merchandising, ZenGenius Inc., Teams were judged by a retail panel: Jamie Schisler, Chief Comfort Officer, Upwest; Heidi DeMers, Director, Store Design, Target; and Geoff Painter, Managing Director, Store Design, Starbucks.

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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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Jason & Scot Show Episode 271 – Amazon Q2 2021 Recap

Retail Geek

Bed Bath & Beyond traditionally is a pretty chaotic treasure hunt so very hard to find your way around people complain that they get lost and can’t find an exit the, the lines of sight in a Bed Bath & Beyond or horrific so they stack product to the roof so you can’t see very far in any direction in the store.

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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. It has also returned to an old malevolent scheme – branded shops – in partnership with the likes of Ulta, Apple and Disney. Advertisement. We’re talking billions.