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Year in Review
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Tim Cox
The lowdown on the best pizza in Lakeland, Fla., and why breaking the “10 items or less” law is never a good idea. (2008-04-25)

A League of His Own • As a child, Cox wanted to be a major league baseball player. And he still does – though, he admits, most of his practice comes from PlayStation 3. . . . MORE
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Christian Davies
This wannabe Iron Chef suspects the kitchen could be as second-nature for him as the drafting table. Until then, he has a bone to pick with industry awards. (2008-04-03)

 What’s the best part of your job? My team, without a doubt. But let’s face it, being a creative director is a pretty decent gig. I mean, basically you spend your day nudging . . . MORE
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Michael Payne
The charismatic retail designer for MulvannyG2 Architecture in Portland, Ore., gets candid on Big Brother, green beer and how he takes his coffee. (2008-03-04)

How did you get started in this field? I was always aware of spatial relationships and knew that I wanted to do something creative with my hands. In high school, I was passionate about photography and fascinat . . . MORE
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Ralph Perone
Talking Talbots, Twizzlers and the Fonz with the specialty retailer's managing director of store planning and design (2008-01-22)

After 42 years, store planning has never been more exciting for Talbots’ Ralph Perone. The managing director of store planning and design for the Boston area-based specialty apparel retailer has made it his mission to think outside the gift . . . MORE
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Burt Tansky
It's been a great 17 years at Neiman Marcus with the detail-oriented ceo and chairman at the helm (2007-11-19)

Neiman Marcus is the affluent shopper’s paradise. It caters to the rich and famous. And its name has appeared as a symbol for high status in everything from R&B songs to movies to television sitcoms. (Remember the stylish Neiman Marcus l . . . MORE
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To Your Health
Food retailers are building smart and building green as they battle Wal-Mart for the shopper’s dollar.

Ralph Lauren, All-American
He’s been guiding the Polo empire for 40 years now. Isn’t it time we got his name right?

Look! A New Look
VMSD introduces a redesigned magazine this month, with more pictures and new content.

Macy’s Tries Cutting Coupons
And almost cuts its nose to spite its face

Wall Street Gold
Lower Manhattan is filling up with luxury

A Shot from the Blue Line
Canadian coffee chain sharpens its skates for a U.S. run

Made in China
Careful, don’t let the kids lick the fixtures

Vera Wang and a Prayer
kohl’s has high hopes for designer’s exclusive line

Banal Chic.
h&m banned from the champs-élysées

Electronic Devices
dell, apple, sony take different paths to retailing





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