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Our Place Opens First Retail Store

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Our Place, which describes itself as a mission-driven kitchenware brand, has opened its first-ever retail store in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles. The specialty retailer also said it plans to open a second locale in the city by year-end but did not disclose specifics on its timing or location.

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

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Originally based in Chicago, it was purchased by Cincinnati-based ST Publications (later renamed ST Media Group) and eventually merged with its competitor at the time – Display World – in 1938. A true thespian at heart, Baum drew inspiration from the theater, seeing a connection between performance art and retail presentation.