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Michael Payne
The charismatic retail designer for MulvannyG2 Architecture in Portland, Ore., gets candid on Big Brother, green beer and how he takes his coffee. (2008-03-04)
How did you get started in this field? I was always aware of spatial relationships and knew that I wanted to do something creative with my hands. In high school, I was passionate about photography and fascinat . . . MORE
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Ralph Perone
Talking Talbots, Twizzlers and the Fonz with the specialty retailer's managing director of store planning and design (2008-01-22)
After 42 years, store planning has never been more exciting for Talbots’ Ralph Perone. The managing director of store planning and design for the Boston area-based specialty apparel retailer has made it his mission to think outside the gift . . . MORE
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Burt Tansky
It's been a great 17 years at Neiman Marcus with the detail-oriented ceo and chairman at the helm (2007-11-19)
Neiman Marcus is the affluent shopper’s paradise. It caters to the rich and famous. And its name has appeared as a symbol for high status in everything from R&B songs to movies to television sitcoms. (Remember the stylish Neiman Marcus l . . . MORE
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Jason Floyd
GameStop's director of store development on games, TiVo and Steve Perry. Okay, so not all Texans love country music (2007-10-24)
It’s Jason Floyd’s job to know video games. Maybe not the cheat codes for Halo or how to beat Free Bird on expert in Guitar Hero (he’s more of a Madden fan, anyway). But as the director of store development for GameStop, the Grap . . . MORE
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Victor Johnson
The window dresser dishes on Texas, television and his love affair with Stevie Nicks (2007-10-01)
Where did you spend your college internship? Victor Johnson had two options: earn $7.50 an hour executing AutoCAD redlines at a Dallas architecture firm or $9 an hour arranging feathers in artificial Christmas trees at Neiman Marcus. Easy c . . . MORE
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Cherchez la Femme
Want to know what your customer wants and expects? Ask her!
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Home Repairs
Home Depot can’t just blame the economy for its woes. Its in-store service needs a fixer-upper.
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Feeling the Pinch
The price of gas is a problem for retailers, but retailers’ problems could be innovators’ possibilities.
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Does Green Lead to Green?
Retailers are sincere in their efforts to build and merchandise responsibly. But they also hope customers will reward the effort.
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To Your Health
Food retailers are building smart and building green as they battle Wal-Mart for the shopper’s dollar.
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Ralph Lauren, All-American
He’s been guiding the Polo empire for 40 years now. Isn’t it time we got his name right?
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Look! A New Look
VMSD introduces a redesigned magazine this month, with more pictures and new content.
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Macy’s Tries Cutting Coupons
And almost cuts its nose to spite its face
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Wall Street Gold
Lower Manhattan is filling up with luxury
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A Shot from the Blue Line
Canadian coffee chain sharpens its skates for a U.S. run
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