In the July 2006 issue of the Association of College Unions International's The Bulletin, an article by Michael Lopez of Michael Lopez Designs Inc., offers tips for "cosmetic remodeling" to improve store operations in between comprehensive remodels. Intended to help retailers whose budgets don't allow for frequent renovations, the article provides ideas in the areas of ceiling/lights, signage/graphics/branding, flooring, floor plan/aisles, paint/wall covering, fixtures, displays/visual merchandising, and workstations/stockrooms. Click here to download a PDF

Founded in 1978, Michael Lopez Designs is a Troy, Mich.-based design firm specializing in university and college bookstores and specialty stores.