- IKEA Design FAIL….Verdana? Really?| Leave a Comment
Working in advertising, we are pretty aware of design. Design surrounds us and we can differentiate what is good and what may not be so good. Even though I am not a designer, I have many friends that are, and as someone who has reviewed countless portfolios as a creative recruiter, I am naturally drawn [...]
- Bendel’s Streamlines - Cuts Apparel| Leave a Comment
Luxury retail has understandably been taking a big hit - with Saks, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus streamlining operations, it’s not much of a surprise that the influential New York retailer, Henri Bendel is next in line to scale back. Limited Brands who owns Bendels just announced that they are stepping out of the apparel business [...]
- Shopping Isn’t So Much Fun at Old Navy| Leave a Comment
I remember when Old Navy was a fun, value conscious brand that didn’t take itself too seriously. The ads were punchy and cheeky with an element of retro kitsch. Getting a pair of cargo pants, t-shirts, and other basics for work and play at a good price was their trademark. “Shopping is fun again!” was [...]
- JCPenney, Innovator?| Leave a Comment
Today in 1902, JCPenney opened their first location in Wyoming. Now, not many see them as a huge innovator, but digging through old commercials, I came across this spot for the Halson III collection specifically designed for JCPenney. This was already after the iconic designer sold the company, and certainly long before it bacame chic [...]
- Are Retail Health Clinics the Future of Healthcare?| Leave a Comment
We can’t predict when we get sick, and as a culture based on convenience, we really do want a solution that is better than waiting for the next available appointment. In such a fast-paced society, many people cannot afford to take time off from work to treat the onset of a cold, retail health clinics [...]