VMS

JULY 23, 2021

Check out these window displays created for family owned Windsor Pharmacy (New York), designed by Polar Buranasatit of Studio Polarizer (New York). Aiming to change perceptions, this pharmacy window display showcases an elevated design by displaying minimal product, much like a department store window, explains Buranasatit.

Visual Merchandising 104

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Display Outdoor 104

VMS

AUGUST 13, 2021

Brampton, Canada), owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is partnering with WeWork (New York) to open co-working spaces in former Saks department stores in the New York metro area, reports Inc. The post WeWork Partners with Saks on Co-Working Spaces appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Space 105

Space Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising 105

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Creativity and Innovation in Design The canvas of Christmas windows is a place where creativity can be unleashed. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary. The post The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

Art 265

Art Display Light Curate 265

VMS

APRIL 20, 2021

Iconic department store brand Lord & Taylor, now owned by The Saadia Group (New York), will relaunch online as a “digial collective store”, according to a press release. The brand promises exclusive collaborations, new merchandise assortments and a robust private label offering in the near future.

Department Stores 100

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Management 100

VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Renovation: Department Store. Scope of work : Continue the location’s evolution from traditional department store to a targeted destination for luxury goods and services. In this final phase of the project, the design team from TPG Architecture (New York) worked on the middle three levels and the central atrium.

Department Stores 95

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Architecture Texture 95

VMS

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The retail and tech punditry were abuzz following a recent report from The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) spelling out what Amazon (Seattle) has planned for its department stores, the e-commerce giant’s latest foray into brick and mortar. The stores could open next year and are likely to debut in Ohio and California.

Department Stores 52

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Concept 52

VMS

JULY 6, 2021

Neiman Marcus Group (Dallas) explained via email that they are not intending to sell Bergdorf Goodman (New York), despite a report by the New York Post which said the company was potentially trying to sell the storied department store. The Post explained Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.,

Department Stores 98

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Design 98

VMS

APRIL 15, 2021

Morgan’s 7 th annual Retail Round-Up conference that the department store company was planning more standalone Backstage stores in addition to the shop-in-shops. The post Macy’s Plans ‘Backstage’ Shop-in-Shops appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Shopping 96

Shopping Planning Visual Merchandising Department Stores 96

VMS

JULY 1, 2021

Department store retailer Neiman Marcus (Dallas) will eliminate all products containing animal fur from its assortment by early 2023, according to a press release. The post Neiman Marcus Group Goes Fur Free appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. All existing fur salons will also be closed.

Visual Merchandising 103

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Space 103

Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

Where community and commerce meet: Battersea Power Station Originally opened in the 1930s, the newly transformed Battersea Power Station is an excellent example of retail and community coming together in one beautifully designed development. I caught the tube to spend the morning there and it was definitely worth the visit.

Department Stores 130

Department Stores Beauty and Health Visual Merchandising Art 130

VMS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. The post Macy’s Goes to Court to Block Amazon Billboard appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 100

Visual Merchandising Advertising Department Stores Merchandising 100

VMS

MAY 18, 2021

Department store Macy’s (New York) reported unexpected first-quarter profits, raising its full-year forecast thanks to momentum building among consumers, according to CNBC. The post Macy’s Posts Surprise 1Q Profit appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. percent estimated growth.

Department Stores 89

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Consumer 89

VMS

DECEMBER 1, 2022

What is your favorite and earliest memory related to retail, window displays or interior design? “My My earliest memory being in visual was coming up with creative ideas and concepts that would incorporate humor, storytelling, a point-of-view and create customer curiosity. Fond memories.” — Don Bona, Lead Store Designer, AT&T.

Retail Design 82

Retail Design Visual Merchandising Design Merchandising 82

VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

(Newport Beach, Calif.) – made an offer to purchase the department store retailer Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) It reportedly told the department store retailer that it obtained a “highly confident” letter from a bank ensuring their ability to attain a debt-financing package. Acacia has a market value of $215 billion.

Department Stores 93

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Marketing 93

VMS

APRIL 21, 2021

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (New York) has submitted nearly two dozen objections for Amazon’s (Seattle) conduct during the election it held for warehouse workers in Alabama to determine whether a union should be formed – which would have been the company’s first U.S.

Visual Merchandising 105

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Form Merchandising 105

VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention. It’s our honor to introduce the exceptional winners of VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen awards. Courtesy of Bloomingdale’s, NY.

Design 98

Design Visual Merchandising Architecture Interior Design 98

VMS

JULY 28, 2021

In the Montpellier branch, however, this is teamed up with Monop’ Daily, a French food-for-now and food-for-later retailer (and an offshoot of mid-market department store Monoprix) and a travel version of skincare and beauty retailer L’Occitane en Provence. appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Department Stores 98

Department Stores Home Furnishings Visual Merchandising Boutique 98

VMS

APRIL 12, 2021

Nordstrom (Seattle) has closed on $675 million of senior unsecured notes that will be used to cut the department store company’s interest expenses by $30 million, according to a press release. ” The post Nordstrom Closes on $675 Million Bond Sale appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 93

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Planning 93

VMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

British department store chain House of Fraser (London) will close its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street in January 2022, reports The Guardian. The post House of Fraser to Close Oxford Street Flagship appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Department Stores 86

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Location 86

VMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The department store retailer also plans to create an education benefit program in partnership with Guild Education, which aims to cover workers’ books and tuition costs as well as other related fees. The post Macy’s Announces Wage Increase, Education Benefit Program appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Department Stores 87

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Planning 87

VMS

MAY 6, 2021

Prior to that role, he was the retailer’s Executive VP of Stores and has also held senior leadership positions at Macy’s, Filene’s and The May Department Stores Co. The post Tuesday Morning Names New CEO appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 94

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Management 94

VMS

APRIL 15, 2021

The challenge to create beauty out of what’s, essentially, trash is the true test of creativity,” says Nordstrom Stylist and Visual Merchandiser Rasheed Crawford. The post On Our Radar: Nordstrom NYC, New York appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 105

Visual Merchandising Merchandising Fashion Design 105

VMS

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Radice currently runs a division of Central Group that oversees luxury department stores in Germany, Denmark and Italy. based stores and De Bijenkorf in the Netherlands, as well as Brown Thomas and Arnotts, both in Ireland. Billion Sale appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 89

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Planning 89

Retail Focus

MARCH 11, 2022

Suppliers and retailers gathered at the Leonardo Hotel St Pauls to honour the very best in retail visual merchandising and display. In collaboration with Harlequin Design. Shortlisted: The Design Museum – Bombay Sapphire. In collaboration with Sarah Feather Design. WINNER: The Design Museum – Bombay Sapphire.

Display 130

Display Department Stores Boutique Visual Merchandising 130

VMS

JUNE 14, 2021

department store Selfridges & Co. Shoppers would come to the store and experience things for the first time. They always have something new going on, and I would say they’re one of the best department stores globally.”. The owners of iconic U.K. billion, reports Vogue Business.

Department Stores 76

Department Stores Visual Merchandising Merchandising Engagement 76

VMS

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Department store retailer Nordstrom (Seattle) is said to be considering the spinoff of its off-price Nordstrom Rack business, reports The Seattle Times. The post Nordstrom Considering Rack Spinoff appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 81

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Design 81

VMS

JULY 22, 2021

When the high-end retailer charged TPG Architecture (New York) with a collaborative effort with their in-house design team to redesign its existing store in the Perisur Mall, located in the southern suburbs of Mexico City, the mandate presented was clear and consistent.

Gifts 105

Gifts Visual Merchandising Department Stores Jewelry 105

VMS

MAY 12, 2021

Before breaking ground, the proposal will undergo a ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) through the City Planning Commission after the department store retailer completes its DEIS (draft environmental impact statement). million-square-foot Herald Square store since 1902. Macy’s has occupied the 2.2-million-square-foot

Planning 94

Planning Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising 94

VMS

JANUARY 30, 2023

A group of creatives gathered to commemorate a legacy, an evolution, and a movement toward an all-inclusive world of design. The Ralph Pucci showroom, curated with exquisite luxury furniture, fine art and cutting-edge designs, was the venue for the event. Both are showing objects, and both employ the same or similar tools,” he says.

Curate 97

Curate Department Stores Visual Merchandising Fashion 97

Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2024

These ephemeral spaces are designed to captivate consumers, offering them immersive experiences that go far beyond traditional retail encounters. These spaces allow for complete control over the customer experience, from the exterior design to the interior layout and product presentation.

Visual Merchandising 148

Visual Merchandising Engagement Social Media Space 148

VMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

13, British department store Fortnum & Mason kicked off the festive season with the opening of its Christmas Shop. If you are the kind of person who simply loves Christmas, then this is the destination store for you! Fortnum’s legacy began in 1705 with Hugh Mason, derived from a small store in St. On Monday, Sept.

Visual Merchandising 96

Visual Merchandising Gifts Department Stores Merchandising 96

VMS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Though last year’s event was virtual due to the pandemic, department store Macy’s has announced that the public will be allowed to watch its venerable Thanksgiving Day parade work its way through Manhattan in person this year, according to NPR. All volunteers and staff are required to be vaccinated and will also wear face coverings.

Visual Merchandising 78

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Form Merchandising 78

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the US, iconic department store Macy’s partnered up with graphics, wraps and signage provider Capital INK Branding Solutions to create a seasonal window display in the style of a giant Christmas card. The company used its Canon Colorado 1650 to print the colourful design.

Art 148

Art Visual Merchandising Outdoor Display 148

VMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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.

Display 78

Display Visual Merchandising Merchandising Department Stores 78

VMS

MAY 5, 2021

Penney and May Department Stores. The post Tailored Brands Taps Retail Veterans appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Tighe joins the company after roles at Peerless Clothing, J.C.

Tailored 73

Tailored Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising 73

Jahabow

JULY 9, 2021

You can’t just put everything out in your store without a plan; visual merchandising allows you to tell a story with your displays and products, enticing shoppers to buy. The best way to get shoppers inside your store is to lure them in with your window displays. Start With the Windows.

Merchandising 98

Merchandising Visual Merchandising Display Jewelry 98

VMS

AUGUST 24, 2021

the chances are probably close to 90 percent (or more) that you’ll have heard of Fortnum & Mason, the grocer-cum-department store with a flagship on London’s very posh Piccadilly. The post Fortnum & Mason Knows How to Spread the Message appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

Visual Merchandising 97

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Color Gifts 97