I was honored to return to teach the graduate class Retailing & Service Design this year. This course immerses students in the evolving global retail landscape, equipping them with the strategic, operational, and analytical tools to critically evaluate and design impactful brand experiences. Retail is approached as a multi-platform ecosystem spanning physical environments, digital channels, […]
Read PostAs part of the academic journey for students at Parsons/The New School, I hosted an informative interview with Mickey Drexler, Chairman of Alex Mill and former CEO of J. Crew and Gap, Inc. I had worked with Mickey in the U.S. with Banana Republic and later in Great Britain, launching Gap stores. His experience, instincts, […]
Read PostI am honored to join the The New School/Parson’s School of Design teaching a Fall graduate level Retailing & Service Design course within the Fashion Management department ( www.newschool.edu ). The course provides an overview of the principles, procedures, disciplines and applications involved in successful retailing today. I add to the core foundation by sharing […]
Read PostNOTES FROM THE FIELD 7/21 Earlier this year I shared my perspective, along with several examples, on creative use of vacated commercial space. Such investment drives revenue, generates interest, and revitalizes communities (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timceci/detail/recent-activity/documents/). After my recent involvement with three important New York City projects, I will expand upon that conversation to include public spaces. While […]
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