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Wilson Sporting Goods Turns First Physical Stores into Ultimate Urban Playgrounds

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The sporting goods retailer has existed for elite athletes as a wholesale brand for more than 100 years, being the “official ball of everything” from tennis to golf. For aspiring sportspeople, Wilson products existed on a par with everything else in department stores and retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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As World Cup breaks records, Adidas, Nike navigate bumps in retail demand

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The tournament in Australia and New Zealand promises to be among the most popular standalone women’s sporting events ever held , with FIFA expecting viewing figures of some two billion, despite time zone differences that make it difficult for many Europeans and Americans to tune in.

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Walmart to Create Its Own Cryptocurrency

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The trademarks were for virtual goods including electronics, décor, toys, sporting goods and personal care products. Walmart filed three applications under “Walmart Connect” – its digital advertising arm – for a financial exchange for virtual currency and advertising.

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Walmart Eyes Metaverse, Cryptocurrency

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The trademarks were for virtual goods including electronics, décor, toys, sporting goods and personal care products. Walmart filed three applications under “Walmart Connect” – its digital advertising arm – for a financial exchange for virtual currency and advertising.

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IRDC 2022 Delivers a Hands-On Experience for Retail Design Pros

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25 – a welcome reception hosted by IRDC Supporting Sponsor Piddi Design in the 402 Lobby Bar at the host hotel – where attendees from both conferences were able to meet and mingle. Advertisement. Each team was also equipped with 1-2 students from The Ohio State University and the Columbus College of Art and Design, identified by PAVE.

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New Stores in New York Signal Hope for Big Apple Retail

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The Spanish retailer designated the Neoclassical building, former home to Disney and Polo Ralph Lauren, as its New York flagship. Further uptown, Wilson Sporting Goods opened a neighborhood store on the Upper East Side. Advertisement. Advertisement.

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Centenarian Celebration

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L Frank Baum (who would go on to author “ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ” just a few years later) was editing the first edition of The Show Window, a trade publication dedicated to the art of window dressing, store design and visual merchandising. Advertisement Also, be sure to meet our staff and regular contributors on pg.