Other than your own store, what retailer wows or inspires YOU?

To me, good retail stirs an emotion. ABC Carpet & Home does just that and more. The sheer volume of product and the layering they do wows me the minute I walk through the door. It evokes a feeling of being in an Old World market from another time. The mix of product is always world class, and it never fails that I end up having something shipped home. I also always try to visit De Vera when I am in New York or San Francisco. I have been going to De Vera since the mid ’90s when (owner) Federico had his shops in Hayes Valley. He’s a master at display, of creating a feeling that transports you to a slower time. The physical space in New York is one of the most amazing retail spaces I’ve ever been to. — Ted Kennedy Watson, Watson Kennedy, Seattle

Anthropologie, a great mix of personal accoutrements tastefully mixed with home accents. Tennille & Co.  in Suwanee is a wonderful mix of antique, reproduction and new; more on the home accents side. Parsons Gift & Collectibles, Cumming, Ga. Owner Katherine Willis is a "retailer’s retailer" and Parsons is Georgia’s largest gift and collectibles store. They have everything from home accents to homemade fudge. It’s an experience just going into their store, and even more fun during their Pink Panty Party. Katherine knows her stuff and passes it on to her staff. — Pamela Reeves, Ambiance Interiors & Gifts, Suwanee, Ga.

I love the General Store of Minnetonka! It has something for every shopper with a wide assortment of merchandise categories and price points. The entry is always a great reflection of the current season/holiday and it has a fantastic cafe with homemade desserts, salads and soups. An ideal destination shopping experience. — Shannan Harris, Moments on Main, Red Wing, Minn.

Nordstrom. They are on top of their game. Their stores are always clean, sales associates deliver exceptional customer service and the product is fresh. — Christi Tullis, Ambiance Interiors & Gifts, Suwanee, Ga.