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2021 Retail Renovation Competition – First Place: “Woolworth VA Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa”

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“That allowed us to trade on a larger scale and extend our homeware, food and beauty offer,” said Errol Solomon, Executive Store Design and Visual Merchandising, Woolworths. All the above-ground spaces are connected internally by an atrium that we relocated to be a more central spine for vertical circulation.”. BEFORE RENOVATION.

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Bang & Olufsen Plants a Flagship in SoHo

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It plays with contrasts (think pale walls with a dark ceiling), and with shapes. Circular pedestal fixtures dot the floor, encouraging circulation while showcasing the brand’s range of products, down to the smallest wireless earphone. We sincerely apologize for the error. You can read more about our honorable mentions at vmsd.com.

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

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It’s a great example of cast iron architecture, which – coupled with the availability of plate glass – was a keystone to merchandising theater. These innovations were the sparks that led to the inception of the visual merchandising and store design industries. Nobody except a young man named L.