Versace opens new store at Bergdorf’s

Versace opens new store at Bergdorf’s

Versace opened a new 37m2 shop in Bergdorf Goodman’s this week for ready-to-wear, accessories & shoes.  The space is on the 2nd floor between Dolce & Gabanna & Gucci. The enhanced space is a step forward in the relationship between Bergdorf &...
Trump SOHO opening soon

Trump SOHO opening soon

The much awaited 46 storey, 400 room Trump SOHO is due to open somewhere around the end of the year. There is no “official date” though they are accepting bookings from Feb 2010 with prices starting at USD389.  They’ve also launched their countdown...
Cookies baked to order in 2min

Cookies baked to order in 2min

Not much smells better than freshly baked cookies and every food retailer knows, nothing stimulates purchase like something that gets the mouth salivating and the stomach gurgling.  So how terrific is this new idea from Toronto’s Sweet Flour Bake Shop!.  They...
Ideas for Sandwich Packaging

Ideas for Sandwich Packaging

Lets face it, sandwich packaging is pretty boring. I don’t know how many sandwiches I’ve bought in my life but I don’t think I’ve ever really seen one that made me go wow. Some are creative but not terribly practical or they don’t deal to...
Swiss watch sales continue to decline

Swiss watch sales continue to decline

Exports of Swiss watches have continued to fall, with July recording a 25.9% decline over the previous year. Overall since January, Swiss watch exports have fallen 26.3% or US6.8 billion. Sales of Swiss watches have been in significant decline since the end of 2008...
Bloomingdales makes over main floor at flagship

Bloomingdales makes over main floor at flagship

Bloomingdales in Manhattan are doing a total makeover on their 5500m2 main floor, due to be finished in October 15.  To launch the new layout they have organised 525 different events in cosmetics alone through December. The renovations apparently are costing between...