CONVERSATIONS 9/18 After an eventful New York Fashion Week,I thought about two local icons, Dapper Dan and Bill Cunningham. This designer and photographer, respectively,have each had incredible creative journeys spanning decades, their work woven into the rich fabric of this city. They have inspired generations of admirers with their accomplishments in fashion, style, art,and culture. […]
Read PostCONVERSATIONS 9/18 From experience I know that sharp, exceptional leadership in retail is critical and a building block for a brand to succeed whether in stores, headquarters, distribution centers,or the marketplace. For many years I had been a devoted reader of “Corner Office”in the Sunday New York Times business section. Pulitzer Prize−winning editor Adam Bryant […]
Read PostNOTES 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 […]
Read PostBEST 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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