C ONNIE ZHOU, NE W YOR K Nordstrom's airy interior features a comfortable yet upscale aesthetic, abundant with natural light. 10 vmsd.com SEPTEMBER 2020 Vol. 151 No. 5 CONTENTS f e a t u r e s 10 18 22 c o l u m n s DELIVERING DESIGN The winners of VMSD's annual Renovation Competition are unveiled, featuring a range of conversion and renovation projects from department stores to convenience. 2020 RETAILER OF THE YEAR This year, VMSD honors essential retailers that have made an impact on customers and the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2 FROM THE EDITOR 4 VMSD EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD 6 18 25 IBC 28 SETTING THE MOOD Taking a look at the latest trends in lighting at retail through the lens of Peter Millar's new Chicago store. THE GOODS Portfolios: Movieland and INOX Retail research SHOWROOM Lighting AD INDEX CHECKING OUT BHDP's Declan McCormack 22 ON THE COVER: Nordstrom's massive conversion project took home this year's 2020 Retail Renovation of the Year award. PHOTOGRAPHY: CONNIE ZHOU, NEW YORK S TAY CO N N EC T ED W IT H V M S D O N VMSD.COM | SEPTEMBER 2020 1http://www.vmsd.com http://www.VMSD.COM