WITH COVID AND INFLATION in the rear-view mirror and a dock strike averted, 2024 was a year like any other. Businesses failed, retailers merged, doors closed,...
VMSD magazine’s 24th annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) took place in Kansas City, Mo., this Oct. 9-10, 2024
The cat café industry has been gaining traction in the U.S. since the concept was introduced from Asia in the mid-2010s
The streets of New York are pulsating with excitement and creativity as we near 2025
The event raised more than $2.7 million to fund the NRF Foundation’s career development programs and resources
Absent explanation from retailers, consumers wildly speculate on causes for change, UT researchers find
Corner stores evolving into mini-hypermarkets with more fresh-food offerings
Department store anchor spaces being repurposed for housing
A masterclass in visual merchandising, New York’s iconic holiday windows still ignite festive cheer and design inspiration
(PRESS RELEASE) Karen Pearse’s lightweight agglomerate slabs begin with bottles sourced from local recycling programs. These are shredded into pellets and mixed with natural quartz before...
Custom tables and displays were designed to inspire guests and better communicate information about products
Leica’s flagship in the Meatpacking District is housed in a historic building, and its aesthetic was incorporated into the final design
The award recognizes designers and retailers who have left an indelible mark on our industry
Food, drink and design come together at Gather on New York’s Lower East Side
Brown hue expresses ethos of “thoughtful indulgence,” consultant says
The business has a new owner and a new name
New partnership offers architecture, design, engineering, and more with locations across the U.S.
Design collaborative joins global movement of companies using business as a force for good
Curated for design professionals, the new location will be a one-stop-shop experience
More shoppers say they will buy on-premises only this season, survey finds
