Download or read book Stores of the Year, Vol.14. written by Martin M. Pegler and published by Harper Design. This book was released on 2003-05-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stores of the Year No. 14 shows with over 225 full-color photos, how top professionals in the fields of design, architecture, lighting and fixtures, turn spaces into marketplaces. Both newcomers and famous designers present new solutions to the complex problems of retail design and visual merchandising. Spotlighted in this 14th book in the Stores of the Year series are the elements of good store design: architecture, fixturing, lighting, and merchandise presentation. The selected projects illustrate how top professionals in the field of store design turn spaces into marketplaces that sell the goods. The many faces, approaches and attitudes of store design are presented herewith. The book's 176 colorful pages feature boutiques, shops and stores in the following retail categories: women's fashion, men's fashion, lifestyle, children's wear and fashion accessories. With a plethora of design solutions, Stores of the Year No. 14 is a book you'll refer to time and again for creative innovation and ideas -- whether you're an interior designer, architect, visual merchandiser, or retail executive. Anyone responsible for creating exciting atmospheres for today's shopper will find great new ideas in this book. Book jacket.