Retail is re-examining what “good design” means. The new buzzword is “customer-centric,” and today’s design firm is increasingly being called on for cultural and demographic expertise...
VMSD reviews the retail highlights and lowlights of the year.
The new economy is forcing many retailers to look abroad for growth. In this special report, VMSD delves into the details behind some of the hottest...
Think the recession has spelled the end of the green design movement? These designers and retailers say “think again.”
How Li Ning used athletic fame to build a sports brand based on Chinese pride.
Understanding how your brain works can be the key to unlocking creative ideas.
A number of centenarian department store organizations are showing they’re still young and frisky.
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is busting out with style, fashion, cuisine, art and this year’s International Retail Design Conference.
As the economy continues to slumber, fashionistas of all ages are following their muse to edgy retailers with trendy goods and exciting prices.
Louis Vuitton’s New Home: The luxury brand opens a flagship in London that sets a new standard in interior design for high-end stores
Retail design strategies for tapping the buying power of Gen X and Gen Y
It's reigning cats and dogs, and specialty retailers are taking a bite out of the pet supply market with personalized services and exotic products.
SPECIAL REPORT: Retailers are gradually going back to the drawing board in 2010, and expecting their fixture suppliers to produce quality, service, price and new ideas.
Ranks as second largest consumer holiday, second only to winter holidays
Price still rules the grocery sector. But the rising popularity of private-label brands and diverse store concepts are proving to be viable recession-busting strategies.
VMSD’s blue ribbon panel of design firm experts says retailers will be looking for new initiatives this year – because they have to.
16th annual look at who’s who in the industry
From Coney Island to its most famous bridge, Brooklyn is more vibrant than ever. Take a peek at one of its signature neighborhoods for proof positive.
VMSD reviews the year’s noteworthy new products
Fourth Down: As toy retailers enter into the critical holiday season, they’re setting up some intriguing plays to get shoppers to splurge for the holidays.