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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

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Within a few short months of its debut, circulation grew into the tens of thousands. Large retailers tried fighting back with unique environments of their own, but the brands they were promoting – Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein – took on a life of their own, assuming a dominant role on selling floors.

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From a cartoon mouse to a global giant: how Walt Disney conquered the world

Inside Retail

Just how did Disney manage to do it? A famous diagram , sketched by Walt himself in 1957, foreshadowed the direction Disney would ultimately take: a huge business empire of synergies, merchandising and cross-promotion. Buyouts and a cultural behemoth In 2006 Disney bought Pixar, in 2009 it bought Marvel and in 2012 it bought Lucasfilm.