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SGIA Board Meeting:Anchorage Alaska
SGIA Board Meeting:Anchorage Alaska The trip to Anchorage Alaska was quick for me from Seattle but a very long haul for many on the SGIA board. The meeting times went quickly in the land of midnight sun. With all great … Continue reading
Sustainable Brands conference 2011
Sustainable Brands conference held in Monterey, CA. Day 1 - June 8th 2011 The setting was idyllic, adjacent to Montery Bay and the Customs House at the pier. Just a beautiful view and great venue. The conference was inspirational. I was only … Continue reading
Sony stores
Sony store June 1, 2011 Sony stores have really come together. The new window program couped with the recent catalog of new products drove me to the store. It’s all about the what Sony products can do to make … Continue reading
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South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza Stayed at the Westin Hotel, a small walk from the South Coast Plaza mall. The activity in the mall was solid. We did recognize a 1 in 20 vacancy for a top 10 national mall option. The … Continue reading
Denver SGIA Business Development Conference May 2011
Denver SGIA Business Development Conference Carol Spierkerman from New Market Builders, newmarketbuilders.com, has offered another great retail trajectory presentation. The balance of the conference was focused on other activities that could help direct your business development efforts.
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ISA April 2011
ISA on April 2011 This years show was great! Just the right size and unique sign partners on hand, The show floor was active and really gave you’re the feeling the recession has passed. HCS hopes to presenting next year at … Continue reading
Globalshop March 27 2011
Globalshop This is a busy week for HCS with many clients exhibiting at the show. This year I was onsite assisting DuPont in launching thier Approved Printer Network. The DuPont proposition has been great to participate with. The launch went … Continue reading
Euroshop March
Euroshop March Euroshop is an overwhelming event that has been hosted in Düsseldorf Germany every 3 years. This years event occupied 10 halls and was filled with insights and regurgitations of products I have seen for years. The mannequin displays … Continue reading
London shopping tour February 28 2011
London shopping tour February 28 2011 Influence we witnessed • Art meets Lifestyle. Retailers are bringing a higher level of quality to the way they market, but behind the many new looks, ideas are shaped with a philosophy of making … Continue reading
SPIRE February 2011
SPIRE February 2011 Flagstaff, Arizona. Some of the largest graphic communication firms came together to network and discuss the ever changing climate of the industry. I was able to secure another retail presenter to offer industry insights from the customer … Continue reading




