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CLOSING? WINDOWS MATTER

NOTES FROM THE FIELD 9/18 The retail “correction”currently underway in so many locations across the country continues. This is certainly evident in New York City,and the Upper West Side is no exception. Two stores (Gristedes, Banana Republic) situated right next to each other closed within the last several months. I walk by these vacant storefronts […]

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RETAIL HIVE

I was honored to be invited to serve as Chairperson for UK based Retail Hive’s first conference in North America. Sharing key insights and experiences as well as learning from industry professionals was outstanding. .    

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DEATH OF RETAIL? NO, PLENTY OF LIFE. . .

NOTES FROM THE FIELD 9/18 My Sunday New York Times included a brand advert poster, folded in quarters, all black with four words: “The Death of Retail.”This was certainly playing on the perception held by many that retail is dying. News flash:Nothing could be further from the truth. Happily, when I opened up the clever […]

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PORTRAIT OF A POP-UP

BEST PRACTICES 8/18 The emergence of pop-up stores has been dramatic over the last several years. They have evolved and serve a variety of purposes:to build brand awareness, create an “event” to engage the customers,and drive revenue,to name a few. The number of “doors,”formats,and locations vary.Some are small momentary spaces while others may occupy several […]

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