VMSD - October 2016 - 4
FROM THE EDITOR
A Bit of Luck
With IRDC 2016 in our rear-view mirror,
we look toward the future.
After nearly a full year of planning, I finally experienced all that is IRDC, VMSD's International
Retail Design Conference, held Sept. 13-15 in Montréal. For an editor, it's an interesting challenge
to program an event you've never actually attended, especially one in its 16th year that has set the
bar extremely high in terms of value.
Now that I've fully experienced the IRDC juggernaut and enjoyed its success, I must confess
that I am lucky on many counts. First and foremost, the entire VMSD team is straight-up hard to
beat. From our events and marketing staff, to sales and editorial, each member is passionate about
the community that joins us each fall to inspire and to be inspired, to share and to celebrate this
incredible industry. There is something special about people who love their craft - bring them
together, and the possibilities are endless.
Next, I am lucky that our Editorial Advisory Board and company leadership saw fit to consider a
location like Montréal. I've yet to visit a city in North America with such a vibrant and diverse culture - the architecture, design and public art, the food, dual languages and resident population all
combine to create a city that is mindful of its history, yet chic and modern. Montréal was a
gracious host for our event, and left me eager to return to explore in the future.
Finally, I am lucky because of you, the reader. VMSD enjoys a level of support and
engagement from its readership that I have honestly never encountered in my
20 years as an editor. As the magazine enters its 120th anniversary next year, I
am humbled to be a small part of writing its continuing story. Trust that we are
consistently hard at work, making sure that we bring you the quality content you
demand.
To all who were able to join us at IRDC 2016 (and to those who hoped to be
there but weren't able to attend), thank you for your trust, your encouragement
and your passion and excitement. I've learned just how quickly a year can pass,
so I will see you again soon, in New Orleans, Sept. 6-8, for IRDC 2017!
Jennifer Acevedo
Editor-in-Chief, VMSD magazine
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of VMSD - October 2016
Vmsd - October 2016
Contents
From the Editor
Vmsd Editorial Advisory Board
The Goods
Next Store
Mexico City’s Iron Palace
Battle of the Behemoths
Big Bang
Remaining Relevant to a Disruptive Audience
Hello, Cleveland!
Showroom
Showroom
Ad Index
Checking Out
VMSD - October 2016 - Intro
VMSD - October 2016 - BB1
VMSD - October 2016 - BB2
VMSD - October 2016 - Vmsd - October 2016
VMSD - October 2016 - Cover2
VMSD - October 2016 - 1
VMSD - October 2016 - Contents
VMSD - October 2016 - 3
VMSD - October 2016 - From the Editor
VMSD - October 2016 - 5
VMSD - October 2016 - Vmsd Editorial Advisory Board
VMSD - October 2016 - 7
VMSD - October 2016 - The Goods
VMSD - October 2016 - 9
VMSD - October 2016 - 10
VMSD - October 2016 - 11
VMSD - October 2016 - 12
VMSD - October 2016 - 13
VMSD - October 2016 - Next Store
VMSD - October 2016 - 15
VMSD - October 2016 - 16
VMSD - October 2016 - 17
VMSD - October 2016 - 18
VMSD - October 2016 - Mexico City’s Iron Palace
VMSD - October 2016 - 20
VMSD - October 2016 - 21
VMSD - October 2016 - Battle of the Behemoths
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VMSD - October 2016 - 24
VMSD - October 2016 - 25
VMSD - October 2016 - Big Bang
VMSD - October 2016 - 27
VMSD - October 2016 - 28
VMSD - October 2016 - 29
VMSD - October 2016 - Remaining Relevant to a Disruptive Audience
VMSD - October 2016 - 31
VMSD - October 2016 - 32
VMSD - October 2016 - 33
VMSD - October 2016 - Hello, Cleveland!
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VMSD - October 2016 - 40
VMSD - October 2016 - Showroom
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VMSD - October 2016 - Showroom
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VMSD - October 2016 - Ad Index
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VMSD - October 2016 - Checking Out
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