Elaine DeSimone

Whoever thought a trip to the local mall could turn into an African safari, a cruise to the Caribbean or a stroll through the streets of Paris? With a new concept called Samsonite World of Travel, Warren, R.I.-based...

Xando Brews Ambiance, Coffee Cocktails In one corner of the room, customers sit on U-shaped settees eating grilled panini sandwiches and drinking mocha martinis. At nearby tables, couples drink espresso and make...

MARS Enhances Intelligent Life On Earth Vibrations from its landing are resonating throughout major U.S. markets. With 16 stores currently in operation, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based MARS, Music and Recording...

Whatever happened to taking time to smell the roses? These days, hurried consumers want fast computers, drive-thru coffee shops and same-day dry cleaning. Shopping Center World's 18th Annual Retailers' Expansion Plans...

In a market crowded with athletic-shoe retailers, The Athlete's Foot stays ahead of the game by keeping focused on its goals...

In 1992, Irving, Texas-based Zale Corp. filed for protection under Chapter 11 and closed approximately 700 stores among all of its divisions. In 1993, the company emerged from bankruptcy...

Business travelers and tourists visiting the Las Vegas Hilton can have a sweet trip to the candy shop without leaving their hotel. Candymania, a retail store located off the hotel lobby, was designed to satisfy the...

When Kinney shoes set out to devise a new store concept, it designed a fun, youthful environment that would get children interested and keep them entertained. But it also created a store that would be practical for...