Monthly Archives: May 2013

DoubleTree Creates a YouTube Travel Channel

Posted on May 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail

DoubleTree, a hotel chain owned by Hilton, recently set up a “DTour by DoubleTree” channel at YouTube. Click the image to access the DoubleTree YouTube channel. Then watch the short video below.      

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Tips for Designing Window Displays

Posted on May 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Window displays are important tools with regard to creating and sustaining a store’s image, the perception of its trendiness, and so forth. As John Coulter writes for Target Shop Talk: “A window with little in it is clearly missing a trick. … Continue reading →

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Von Maur Looking to Become a National Department Store Chain

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Von Maur is a very popular Midwestern U.S. department store chain with a loyal customer following. Now, the chain has more ambitious plans to expand its geographic coverage. Recently, Von Maur was the subject of a Chain Store Age cover … Continue reading →

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