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FutureBest Launch

Today is the day to make a difference and start living your FutureBest.

We are very excited about this new venture and the possibilities we see are endless.  So much work to be done to bring a positive spin on the economy and the Future of retail when so many others are predicting doom and gloom.  As we all know, there is no 'Silver Bullet', but a positive, never-give-up attitude will triumph every day.

As far as the mission of FutureBest, we intend to bring an innovative-solution philosophy to every opportunity that surfaces.  Unique partnerships, ego-busting collaborations, and assembling the best team (client and consultant) for the most challenging projects will be our focus.  Hopefully you'd like to join us in our endeavors to make retailing the Best industry to work in.

Globalshop 2008

Chicago, Illinois - March 18 through 20

This is the big week for Retail Design and Development in the US.  FutureBest will be attending and working the aisles.  Also watch for big news about a special project Jerry Gelsomino is working on to help promote the business of key exhibitors and getting feedback from attendees.  As always, "The Experience is the Brand."

Euroshop 2008

A Photographic Review

Attending this edition of Euroshop in Dusseldorf, Germany, we noted a significant shift in the use of technology; from flat screen monitors with touch-screen capability, to the more visually stimulating use of fiber optics and LED technology. It appears that European manufacturers believe shoppers are more interested in being entertained by technology rather than drive it.

Besides the impressive lighting showroom, which was the talk of the store, the rest of the exhibitions were also bright, bold, and very thought-provoking.

Jerry Gelsomino has prepared a photographic tour of this year's show, originally assembled for the Chicago Chapter of the Retail Design Institute and presented on March 5th at the offices of Gensler.  This presentation, delivered by Mr. Gelsomino, is available for scheduling at your next event.