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10 | From the Show Director GlobalShop2013 Sponsored by: GlobalShop 2013 is almost here! A fter all the months of preparation, GlobalShop—the annual gathering of everything retail—will open on April 16 with more exhibitors, attendees, products and networking opportunities than ever before. “More,” in fact, could be a theme for this year’s show, as you can expect more of everything. Read on for a sneak peak! More than 600 of the top industry suppliers under one roof. This year’s show floor will be the biggest in many years, with more exhibitors showing more innovative products. With six pavilions representing store fixturing, visual merchandising, at-retail marketing, store design and operations, in-store technology and retail marketing services, you’ll be exposed to countless solutions for your retail business. More of your peers. GlobalShop has increased attendance by more than 11 percent each of the previous two years, and we expect that trend to continue. Come to GlobalShop and you will be in a world of brands and retailers, with thousands of people who do what you do. More networking opportunities. When you get this many people dedicated to retail together in one place, you’re bound to meet and learn from people you haven’t met before. Some of the opportunities to meet others in your profession include the Retail Roundtable (sponsored by Reeve Store Equipment), the GlobalShop Opening Night Party (sponsored by United Displaycraft), the new Power Lunch, the new Brand Breakfast, GlobalShop Exchange, the DDI Reader Appreciation Party (RAP)—the list goes on! More inspiration. The Design Inspiration Showcase returns for a second year, with an exclusive group of leading retail design firms gathering at the center of the show floor in what we’re calling the GlobalShop Hub. The Design Inspiration Showcase was one of our more popular features in 2012, and there will be even more inspiration and more design firms in 2013. More ideas. Take advantage of the educational sessions at GlobalShop, featuring industry leaders sharing their experiences and ideas. With more than 20 sessions in three tracks (Consumer Trends, In-Store Trends and International Trends), you’re sure to find something you can take back with you. More retail. Don’t forget that Chicago is home to outstanding retail, including the worldfamous Magnificent Mile with more than 3 million sq. ft. of retail. Be sure to spend an extra day in Chicago to stroll Michigan Avenue and beyond. If you’re looking for a guided tour of some of the retail hot-spots, register for one of our retail tours. More of everything. Come to GlobalShop and expect more of everything. If you can attend only one event this year to help you get a broader gauge of the market and help you be better at what you do, then that event should be GlobalShop. Register today at www.globalshop.org. We hope to see you there! GlobalShop 2013 April 16-18, 2013 McCormick Place, Chicago www.globalshop.org Contact us: 1145 Sanctuary Pkwy., Ste. 355 Alpharetta, GA 30009-4772 Ph: (770) 291-5400 Fax: (770) 569-5105 GLOBALSHOP SHOW DIRECTOR | Tim Fearney (770) 291-5421 tim.fearney@nielsen.com SEnIOR ACCOunT ExECuTIvE | Roarke Dowd (770) 291-5428 roarke.dowd@nielsen.com SEnIOR ACCOunT ExECuTIvE | David Muirhead (770) 291-5432 david.muirhead@nielsen.com ACCOunT ExECuTIvE | Dreama McDaniel (770) 291-5420 dreama.mcdaniel@nielsen.com MARKETInG MAnAGER | Brent Harrison (770) 291-5512 brent.harrison@nielsen.com COnFEREnCE MAnAGER | Toni Ward (770) 291-5441 antoinette.ward@nielsen.com SEnIOR OPERATIOnS MAnAGER | Derrick Nelloms (770) 291-5452 derrick.nelloms@nielsen.com SEnIOR vICE PRESIDEnT | Joe Randall A Division of Nielsen PRESIDEnT, nIELSEn ExPOSITIOnS | David Loechner SEnIOR vICE PRESIDEnT, HuMAn RESOuRCES | Michael Alicea SEnIOR vICE PRESIDEnT, BuSInESS DEvELOPMEnT | Darrell Denny vICE PRESIDEnT, FInAnCE | Denise Bashem vICE PRESIDEnT, OPERATIOnS | Lori Jenks Tim Fearney GlobalShop Show Director tim.fearney@nielsen.com | February/March 2013 vICE PRESIDEnT, DIGITAL | Teresa Reilly vICE PRESIDEnT, MAnuFACTuRInG & MARKETInG SERvICES | Joanne Wheatley www.ddionline.com http://www.globalshop.org http://www.globalshop.org http://www.ddionline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DDi - February/March 2013

DDi - February/March 2013
Table of Contents
From the Editor
From the Show Director
Newsworthy
Editor’s Choice
Design Snapshot
Special Insert: The Carlson Group
Harley-Davidson
Retail’s Expansion Explosion
Aaron Brothers
dELiA*s
Shopper Insights
Value—Retail’s Dirty Word
POP Supplier Listing
POP Products
GlobalShop Show Preview
Right Light
Product Spotlight
Calendar
Advertisers
Classifieds
Think Tank

DDi - February/March 2013