VMSD magazine

Missed IRDC 2025 this year? Looking to relive the memories? Check out our recent IRDC photo gallery! vmsd.com/photo-gallery-…

Celebrating the best retail renovations and conversions of the last year, VMSD’s Retail Renovation Competition is open for submissions! Be sure to enter your projects for consideration by May 22 To enter your project and for more information, visit tinyurl.com/renovation26

RH’s new gallery in Milan showcases classic Italian architecture alongside a restaurant and library of rare books. Read more about RH’s gallery in Milan at vmsd.com/on-our-radar-r…

Ray-Ban is entering the restaurant business with its new Ray-Ban House concept in SoHo, where guests can enjoy a meal alongside merchandise displays. vmsd.com/ray-ban-blends…

Feltrinelli’s new bookstore and restaurant in Montevideo, Uruguay, preserved the historic building’s original architectural features, including the staircase and stained-glass window. vmsd.com/on-our-radar-f…

In Düsseldorf, nearly 81,000 industry leaders from 141 countries gathered at EuroShop 2026 to explore current trends and future innovations in retail – including a presentation led by VMSD examining hospitality’s growing influence on store design. vmsd.com/recap-euroshop…

On Monday, New Era opened its flagship on the corner of Houston and Lafayette Streets in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship’s design emphasizes brand storytelling, which features immersive digital elements. vmsd.com/on-our-radar-n…

The deadline for VMSD’s International Visual Competition has been extended! You now have until Friday, May 8 to send in your projects to be considered in this year’s competition. To enter or for more information, visit tinyurl.com/vmsd26

Be sure to submit your projects soon to VMSD’s International Visual Competition. This competition honors the best visual display achievements of temporary shelf life of the past year – visit tinyurl.com/vmsd26

With Parisian elegance, Italian materials and an interior intended to warm and comfort its guests, Max Mara reopened its renovated Paris flagship. vmsd.com/on-our-radar-m…

The clock is ticking! The deadline for VMSD’s International Visual Competition has been extended to Friday, April 24 – be sure to submit your project today. To enter or for more information visit tinyurl.com/vmsd26

Congratulations to this year’s VMSD Designer Dozen! These 12 emerging stars from retail organizations and design firms are making a difference with their outstanding creativity, mentorship, generosity and ingenuity. Read more at VMSD.com/digital

Restaurant Philippe Chow recently opened its new location inside a historic former train depot at Nashville’s Cummins Station. The design blends traditional aesthetics with modern opulence for an upscale dining experience. Read more at vmsd.com/digital

Marks & Spencer recently opened its largest store, located in Bristol’s Cabot Circus. VMSD explores the new department store’s lighting design that illuminates 80,000 square feet across three floors, including a food hall and café. Read more in VMSD’s March/April issue.

Time is running out to enter your projects in VMSD’s International Visual Competition. The deadline will be extended on Monday, but not for long, so be sure to visit the link below and submit your projects ASAP! To enter and for more information: tinyurl.com/VMSD26

Italian retailer Just Play revealed its new store format, featuring bright, energetic details that pay homage to the world of sports. Read more about Just Play’s new store at vmsd.com/digital.

Puma’s London flagship on Oxford Street is filled with kinetic energy and tributes to the brand’s history. VMSD takes a closer look at how Puma created its sustainable store and apparel design. Read more in VMSD’s March/April issue at vmsd.com/digital

In the heart of New York’s Meatpacking District is a chic new experience for Pokémon fans – the Trainer Court. Covered in handmade subway tiles and custom millwork, guests will find subtle design homages to Pokémon throughout the Trainer Court while buying and selling cards.

Haus Nowhere is reimagining what retail looks like. With giant sculptural figures and futuristic displays, Haus Nowhere’s surrealist style is grabbing the attention of shoppers across the globe. vmsd.com/surreal-spaces…

With a luminous façade and a design by architect Jun Aoki, Louis Vuitton’s Beijing flagship includes four floors to explore, including a cafe with a terrace to host special events. vmsd.com/on-our-radar-l…

Submissions for VMSD’s International Visual Competition are now open! This annual competition honors the best visual display achievements of temporary shelf life of the past year. The deadline is Friday, April 10 To submit your project visit tinyurl.com/VMSD26