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scenes from last year’s globalshop include the design inspiration showcase at Frch design worldwide booth (top left), an overview of globalshop exhibitors (above, right), and the Visual Merchandising pavilion (above). 18 GlobalShop 2013 Shines the Spotlight on Retail Design photography: courtesy globalshop industry news extends to audio systems and content providers as well. At-Retail Retail design and marketing professionals, visual merchandisers, and Marketplace highlights the smaller, but equally important details, suppliers will descend on Chicago’s McCormick Place, April 16–18, for ranging from graphics to literature holders. And Retail Marketing GlobalShop, the world’s largest annual event tailored to retail Services will focus on business matters including audits, sales training, environment planning. More than 12,000 attendees are expected to and distribution. visit this year’s show to discover store fixtures and in-store solutions Additionally, GlobalShop 2013 will host a series of special events from an estimated 500 exhibitors. to provide networking opportunities between attendees and industry As a resource of emerging trends and ideas, GlobalShop will leaders. Kicking it off is an awards presentation—A.R.E. Design Awards feature not only innovative products, but also 27 informative at the Hard Rock Chicago—followed by an official opening night party. conference sessions hosted by industry leaders. Six specialized The hugely popular Retail Roundtable will connect attendees with pavilions are featured in this year’s GlobalShop: The Store Fixturing industry VIPs from brands such as Tiffany & Co., The Container Store, Show presents architectural millwork, shelving, and showcases. and BCBGMAXAZRIA. Moderated by DDI Magazine Executive Editor Exhibitors of the Visual Merchandising Show include suppliers of Alison Embrey Medina, the program rotates participants between packaging, shopping bags, and mannequins, as well as design tables every 10 minutes to hear multiple perspectives in one session. consultants. Store Design and Operations features signage, lighting, For more GlobalShop events or general show information, visit flooring, doors, and other construction materials, as well as architectural globalshop.org. —ERINN WALDO services. All manner of digital displays—from signage and screens to self-service technology—are covered in the Digital Store, which contractdesign.com march 2013 http://www.globalshop.org http://www.contractdesign.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - March 2013

Contract - March 2013
Contents
Editorial
Industry News
Columnist: Gaining Projects in the Education Market
Exhibition: Cevisama
Product Focus: On the Move
Product Briefs: Education
University of Toronto Rotman School of Management
Bangkok University Imagine Lounge
Lorain County Community College iLoft
Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, Sonoma State University
Forum Overview: Contract Design Forum Looks Toward the Future
Designers Select: Education Solutions
Sources
Ad Index
Perspectives

Contract - March 2013