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Hak Kim, vp, store design and merchandising, Bank of America
One can be creative in the banking industry (without triggering a global economic emergency). (2008-10-29)
How did you find your way into store design? After studying interior design at New York’s FIT, I was asked by a college buddy to join him as a store designer with Woolworth Corp. (back when it was . . . MORE
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Dawn Clark, principal, NBBJ
The jet-setting green queen has made it her mission to promote planet-friendly practices in retail design around the world. (2008-09-29)
You’ve designed stores around the world. What’s the difference between shoppers in Chicago and Jakarta? Energy levels. Indonesia is developing a middle class with economic and political stability a . . . MORE
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Justin Poole
This canine-loving artist makes a living making mannequins in his Cincinnati studio. His creations appear in some of the top manufacturers' collections. (2008-09-09)
What was your first job? Skippers Sea Food Restaurant in Green Port, N.Y. I did food prep. I learned a lot about having a clean and organized work space. How did you get introduced to sculpting? . . . MORE
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Tim Girvin
The Seattle-based brand development guru knows a thing or two about discovering and telling brand stories. Here he tells his own. (2008-07-22)
Your work is focused on brand development. In your opinion, which brand is doing it right? Apple. There’s a story there and it starts with Steve Jobs. His leadership spreads throughout . . . MORE
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Iron Merchant 2008
This time, it’s personal. (2008-06-30)
These two designers meet again at IRDC’s hands-on visual merchandising contest, where the creativity flows as freely as the trash talk. Bevan Bloemendaal’s team won in 2006; David Kepron’s in 2007. Will one of them be victorious . . . MORE
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Bank Shot
Remember when WaMu was the golden retailer in the U.S. banking world? But creative design couldn’t save it.
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The Text Generation
Retailers might be wary about venturing any further into in-store technology. But there are consumers who will increasingly expect it from you.
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Cherchez la Femme
Want to know what your customer wants and expects? Ask her!
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Home Repairs
Home Depot can’t just blame the economy for its woes. Its in-store service needs a fixer-upper.
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Feeling the Pinch
The price of gas is a problem for retailers, but retailers’ problems could be innovators’ possibilities.
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Does Green Lead to Green?
Retailers are sincere in their efforts to build and merchandise responsibly. But they also hope customers will reward the effort.
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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.
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Ralph Lauren, All-American
He’s been guiding the Polo empire for 40 years now. Isn’t it time we got his name right?
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Look! A New Look
VMSD introduces a redesigned magazine this month, with more pictures and new content.
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Macy’s Tries Cutting Coupons
And almost cuts its nose to spite its face
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