In 1992, I was part of a team at Blockbuster Entertainment that imagined what the future of entertainment retail might look like. We believed that consumers wanted "Songs" …
Personal Note: Big changes for the man behind the blog
After 15 consecutive years making my living as a principal for well established retail merchandising firms… I’m finally hanging out my own shingle. Effective this week, I’m now an independent …
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Globalshop 2010 Day 1 Recap
Globalshop is the annual Trade Show for retailers and brand managers to find retail design, in-store marketing, and in-store technology solutions. The show runs March 10 – 12 in Las Vegas. It’s one …
CES 2010 Recap: through the eyes of a shopper marketer
I’ve spent the past couple of months visiting clients and talking about key takeaways from CES this year, and I’ve promised to blog a quick recap. So, belatedly, here it is. CES is the largest …
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2009 Retail Year in Review
2009 was a tumultuous year for US Retailers. We entered the year in the throws of a recession that resulted in the bankruptcy of Circuit City. The ongoing economic challenges kept the …
In Las Vegas for Global Shop 2009
The annual gathering of retail designers and in-store marketers starts Monday in Las Vegas. I’m in town and will be blogging a recap of the show. Last year, the show was over spring break, …
