August 2005: Volume 8, Number 8

COVER STORY

SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Guildford Town Centre uses universal language to communicate with families living in Surrey, British Columbia

FEATURE ARTICLES

WSL FROM THE EDGE
Wendy Liebmann’s update on High-low retail, Mizrahi semi-couture, Hispanic shoppers and the new shopping life.

SCRUMPTIOUS BRANDING
Lius.com’s photo cookies offer a tasty twist on promotional merchandise.

LOULOU’S FASHION ICONS
One of Canada’s newest fashion magazines helps readers quickly scan its content using an original coding system.

DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER
A word from Myriam Beaugé, editor in chief.

BITZ
The Gardens Mall’s new bridal registry, Sex and the City bachelor auction for charity, Wal-Mart’s Vogue spread, and much much more.

WEB MASTERZ
Web-marketing programs from The Grove, Macys, One Day Vancouver and Lance Armstrong.

SUPPLIERZ
Your guide for reputable advertising agencies, marketing consultants and other product and service suppliers from across North America.

ICSC 2005 EVENTZ
Highlights from the ICSC’s listings of upcoming national conventions and specialty conferences, Idea exchanges and regional conferences, international programs and alliance programs.