The winner of the 38th annual store design competition by the Retail Design Institute is a colorful lifestyle experience. Here’s this year’s best in class and...
Smart designers see that the way to cope with the economic crisis is to spot opportunities and try new things.
Walmart’s success was something you could count on in this crazy world. Now it’s cutting jobs, too. But wait, there’s a silver lining, if you look...
Industry experts talk to VMSD about the economy, their business and their expectations in our exclusive design firm roundtable.
Macy’s is like a big old ocean liner, and it’s not easy to turn an ocean liner around. So kudos for trying. On the other hand,...
The Art of Retail: Specialty luxury retailer renovates and expands its Atlanta store with open sightlines and new brand shops
The fast-food giant is thriving in this down economy. So the company has announced a big international expansion. Should it be gobbling up the world? Or...
Walmart proves being ecologically conscious is still a good idea--even during a recession.
Tight credit and slipping consumer confidence don't suddenly make smart retailers become poor retailers
Retailers may be cutting back but they're not cutting out..
Crystal apples were presented at the annual PAVE gala in New York; Rachel Zsembery of Bergmeyer Associates was named PAVE’s Rising Star of 2008
Retailer celebrates 150 years.
Today’s trendy consumers are shopping for ways to protect their money. Smart retailers can become part of the solution.
Anthropologie builds store façades that are distinct, eye-catching and part of the local landscapes.
Forced to change plans for its Christmas presentation, Cartier actually increases foot traffic in the store.
Costco is VMSD’s 2008 Retailer of the Year, and its formula is disarmingly simple: Keep the merchandise interesting and measure your aisles.
The fine pen company realizes women now make up a larger section of its market and creates a store concept for feminine tastes.
A trendy menswear retailer adds its vibe to the revival of a D.C. neighborhood.
Down Mexico Way: Luxury department store brings its U.S. brand of elegance to a flagship store in an upscale section of Mexico City.
Liberty Travel uses in-store digital media to promote adventure.