Labor Day signals the end of summer. It also means the end of heavy promotion of clearance merchandise and the beginning of creative fall merchandise displays...
Just up the street from where I live stands an empty strip center, the former home of a Kroger supermarket. Kroger moved out because it built one of its fancy superstores about a quarter-mile up the road. The florist, men's clothier and beauty...
Spotlighting Wallwashers in classic design What makes design classic? Noble materials, appropriately scaled and carefully planned, attention to detail, and superb craftsmanship. Effective lighting -- a balance between the right fixture and...
Q. I'd like to add greenery to my store's design but am afraid of getting caught up in a cycle of replacing dead plants and flowers. Are there any alternatives that are cost-efficient and yet still look natural...
Baltimore Charity Celebrates At Towson 'Toon' Center The Baltimore Ronald McDonald House celebrated its 15th anniversary by recently staging a week-long promotion at Towson Town Center in Baltimore. The house provides lodging to families as their...
Years ago, while flipping through the pages of the Journal of Retailing, I encountered an imaging checklist that has dominated my approach to image reporting. The eight steps are: 1. identify the elements/dimensions that are perceived, sensed and...