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We Love Kate Spade
We’ve loved the Kate Spade brand for a long time. But, what we’re loving even more is the announcement of a new line, Kate Spade Saturday, targeting a younger demographic and at a lower price point. We’re excited about the news and looking forward to seeing what this means for the in-store environment. Kate Spade New York stores are known for the brand’s signature storytelling style and colorful brand personality, and we’re hoping “Saturday” will bring the same upbeat energy. Stay tuned; you know we’ll be watching.

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A note from the editors: “Inspiration boards” give a glimpse at the inner landscape of a creative person’s brain. Boards can convey a concept, a design direction, ideas for a kitchen remodel, or in our case, a personal narrative. Every so often, we feature one of the creative spirits at Chute Gerdeman.

It’s time to bring out the American Flags and clear the DVR, people! The 2012 London Olympics are here! As a former competitive gymnast of nearly 18 years, I can honestly say that I live for the Summer Olympic games. They are better than my birthday, better than any holiday. To spread my love for the games, I thought I’d share a little London Olympics 101 with everyone.

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Fast Finds in NYC

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Several colleagues and I traveled to NYC for a quick trip this past week. Though we were constantly on the go, being the dutiful retail spies we are, we managed to spot a few goodies to share.

::: 1. SOUTHWEST PORCH | Bryant Park :::

Yes, that Southwest. As in Southwest Airlines. The Porch opened in 2009 to celebrate Southwest’s new service at Laguardia. It’s the perfect spot in the middle of the city to grab a bite, meet a friend, sip a drink or catch up on emails. Partnering with gourmet sandwich experts, ‘wichcraft, the food is actually very good. And yes, there’s alcohol. We love this out-of-the-box thinking from businesses. This unexpected venture from Southwest emphasizes how much they value their relationship with their customers.

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Insights from NeoCon 2012: Lighting & LEED

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As mentioned in a previous post, Top 5 Trends From NeoCon 2012, NeoCon serves as a great way to educate and inform attendees of new resources and product innovations. It’s also a highly informative platform to hear industry experts speak on some of the most relevant topics. Below are some highlights from a couple seminars that I attended.

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Happy 4th, America!
It’s time to fire up the grill, light the sparklers, and watch the fireworks! Happy 4th of July everyone! Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday.
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