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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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Window Displays – The Importance of Customer Communication

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Many retailers have stepped up and are pushing the boundaries in terms of window concepts and in-store visual merchandising. It’s keeping customers aware of all that is new in merchandise while piquing their interest in stores that are creating retail theater in their windows.

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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 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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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

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Building Emotional Connections In a world saturated with advertising noise, the significance of fostering emotional connections between brands and consumers cannot be overstated. Parisian department store window displays, a tradition since the beginning of the century, bring the City of Light to life during the festive season.

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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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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. Wilson has an incredible heritage and these stores tell the story. Advertisement. Advertisement. But no longer. COLUMBUS CIRCLE.