The year was 1912 and the place was Maine. After a long day of hunting, an avid outdoorsman returned home with three things: his game, his damp feet and a new idea. Leon Leonwood Bean soon enlisted a local cobbler to bring his concept to life. The...
The New York retail market is the grand prix of competitive merchandising. No chance for promotional lapses here — there's always another store right behind you with a vested interest in aggressively luring your customers away. And that means it...
Interlamwww.interlam-usa.com Interlam Inc. introduces its Zip Up brochure stand. The lightweight fixture has four compartments that hold brochures and other 8.5-x 11-inch literature. It can be easily transported when filled with brochures by...
Precept Corp. combines face-to-face interaction and an Internet-based delivery system to facilitate the commercial lending process for lenders, brokers and borrowers. The Oakland, Calif.-based firm recently announced a major alliance with one of...
Atlanta – Locally based The Home Depot recently appointed Bill Patterson as president of the company’s Northwest division, headquartered in Seattle. He will report directly to Bob Nardelli, president and CEO...
There's no denying that architecture plays a central role in the success of a retail property, and it's expected that the Lakes Mall's design — from its rustic style to its nautical themes — will contribute to endearing the center to local...