It was an ongoing struggle to say no, I don't want to be a part of the perpetuation of this read more

It was an ongoing struggle to say no, I don't want to be a part of the perpetuation of this stereotype.

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high- read more

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high- quality goods, such as Isetan, are good picks.

I've been thinking about this for the last four years. After 34 years, it's just time to do something else. read more

I've been thinking about this for the last four years. After 34 years, it's just time to do something else. It's lasted about 30 years longer than I expected it to. But it's all worked out pretty well and I'm glad I decided to stay.

The Aesthetics of Repetition II

The Aesthetics of Repetition II

We're challenging the very best in the segment by offering refined Scandinavian luxury -- in other words, clean and elegant read more

We're challenging the very best in the segment by offering refined Scandinavian luxury -- in other words, clean and elegant lines combined with intelligent functionality. Every single detail has been designed with a firm focus on the user's well-being.

People weren't notified soon enough then they were given the impression it affected them when it didn't– it was sheer read more

People weren't notified soon enough then they were given the impression it affected them when it didn't– it was sheer carelessness and incompetence on the part of the city. Unfortunately, these things are becoming more common since amalgamation. The problem is it's all controlled from a central location and they (city staff) don't the areas,

It was the most brutal thing I have ever seen — there was a stream of blood going down the read more

It was the most brutal thing I have ever seen — there was a stream of blood going down the street.

That one was kind of a no-brainer. We were eager to be able to rush the good news to the read more

That one was kind of a no-brainer. We were eager to be able to rush the good news to the marketplace.