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ThursDAy, sEPTEMBEr 19 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM / CLosING kEyNoTE rethInKInG retaIL: drIVInG InnOVatIOn by understandInG the FOrCes OF ChanGe The music and film industries didn’t anticipate what would happen if the form and distribution of recorded content changed radically, and they have been backsliding into irrelevance ever since. Is retail on the verge of a similar existential crisis? In this dynamic session you’ll get an insider’s and outsider’s perspective on retail’s quest to remain relevant and the tools you need to re-imagine what the future holds for you. A noted futurist and consultant will explain the predictable forces of change at work in retail and their implications on business models and customer experiences, while a consultant with upper-executive experience in multiple retail sectors will address the challenges and rewards of driving innovation in a large retail organization. sharon Lessard, Owner, share Cecily sommers, Author, Think Like a Futurist new Ideas FrOm the OLd wOrLd: what’s hOt In eurOPean retaIL desIGn Recession, austerity and non-existent growth – the conditions in Europe certainly don’t sound like a formula for creativity and innovation in store design. Yet the last 12 months have seen a near-constant ﬂow of new projects and revamped retail interiors throughout the continent. Our European editor will take you on a tour featuring striking new store concepts and emerging trends that are sure to inﬂuence retail design around the globe. He’ll also share some insights headed into the final months before Euroshop 2014 on what to expect from our industry’s largest and most inﬂuential exhibition. John ryan, VMSD European Editor yOur brand abrOad: adVentures In CrOss-CuLturaL retaIL Successful retailers from all countries occasionally find that translating their brand in foreign markets becomes daunting. It requires more than simply changing signage to reﬂect the local language. Sometimes, you have to consider changing your brand. Gain wisdom from a consultant and strategist who has helped retail clients and brands succeed around the world. What works? What will never work? And what do you need to consider before you even begin finding a location for your store? Our speaker, a longtime member of the VMSD editorial advisory board, will share lessons learned and provide numerous examples of retailers who have successfully adapted their brands for international markets. Peter Dixon, Senior Partner and Creative Director, Prophet Brand Strategy EARLY-BIRD SALE! rEGIsTEr ToDAy. save up to $300 when you register by July 31, 2013 reGIster nOw at IrdCOnLIne.COm. By July 31, 2013 After July 31, 2013 STANDARD $999 $1199 INSIDER $899 $1099 ALUMNI $899 $1099 Full Attendee Rate GROUP RATE DAILY RATE $799 (3 or more from same company) $429 beCOme an IrdC InsIder at IrdCOnLIne.COm It’s Fast, easy & Free ATTENDANCE PoLICy IRDC is for executive store planners, visual merchandisers, retail designers and sponsors only. If you are a manufacturer or supplier, you must be a sponsor to attend. Call Murray Kasmenn at 770.578.2577 or see the Sponsors page at irdconline.com for sponsorship information. september 17-19, 2013 Four seasons hotel Vancouver irdconline.com http://www.IRDCONLINE.COM http://www.IRDCONLINE.COM http://www.irdconline.com http://www.irdconline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of VMSD - July 2013

VMSD - July 2013
Contents
From the Editor
Vmsd Editorial Advisory Board
The Goods
Design Detail
Brand Ambassadors
Visual Edge
Chambers of Fashion
Fertile Ground
Showroom
Showroom
Ad Index
Checking Out

VMSD - July 2013