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An Enduring Footprint At the core of every successful specialty retail business is a good product. For Shoe MGK, it’s their shoe cleaner that has made the company a fixture on the landscape for 25 years. Now owners Shawn and Rebecca Wiltshire are looking to walk all over the map and expand their footprint through an efficient network of owner-operators. POORNIMA APTE


48 TOP 10 INDUSTRY TRENDS Of 2017


Yes, you’ve heard it before: the only constant in retail is change. As e-commerce becomes firmly entrenched, the physical retail landscape is changing in noteworthy and spectacular ways. We explore the enduring trends that have sprouted recently and will continue to make waves this year. Here’s what to expect. P A TRICIA NORINS AND POORNIMA APTE


60 Kiosks: Back to the Future


New materials and new technologies are crafting a whole new generation of trendy yet functional kiosks. Here’s what’s on the horizon for this backbone of specialty retail. POORNIMA APTE


66 Curated Retail


Retailers harness the opportunity to sell more with less inventory. DUFFY C . WEIR


70 Airport Retail Reaches New Heights


Specialty leasing professionals from around the country discuss exciting new trends and concepts in airport retail. DUFFY C . WEIR


74 SPREE RECon 2017 Set to Take


Center Stage The must-attend industry tradeshow is designed to be a one-stop shop for all specialty retail professionals. POORNIMA APTE


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