Retail Traffic Features
RECon 2012: A Return to Normalcy
May 24, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
At ICSC's RECon 2012 there was optimism. There were full halls. And, most importantly, deals were getting done....
Development Won’t Pick Up For At Least Two Years, RECon Attendees Predict
May 22, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The country's retail real estate market has reached maturity....
Retailers, Developers Seek to Exchange Best Practices as Globalization Ramps Up
May 22, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
Globalization brings along with it challenges as companies have to learn the vagaries of new markets, including local customs and tastes, different laws and lease structures and exposure to new risks. ...
Retail Industry Is Optimistic, But Still Wary
May 22, 2012, By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor
Cautious optimism is the predominant mood at the 2012 ICSC RECon, underway at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ...
Walmart Blazes a Trail for Other Value Retailers in Expanding Internationally
May 22, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
Major retailers ranging from Walmart to Britain-based Tesco are proving that the value-priced retail model resonates with customers around the globe....
Macroeconomic Concerns Alter Retailer Global Expansion Strategies
May 22, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The deepening sovereign debt crisis sweeping across Europe is forcing retailers and investors to rethink global expansion strategies. ...
Lifestyle Centers Launch a Comeback
May 17, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Poag & McEwen and DRA Advisors paid $55 million for Tennessee lifestyle center....
Seismic Industry Shifts Set the Stage for the Retail Real Estate World Summit
May 9, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Retail Traffic sat down with ICSC President and CEO Michael Kercheval to discuss the upcoming Retail Real Estate World Summit....
Wright: Traditional Retailers Can Thrive by Blurring Channels
May 9, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
Jon Wright, head of global retail research, Euromonitor International sat down with Retail Traffic to discuss some of the trends shaping global retailers today....
Emerging International Markets Pique Interest for Retail Expansion
May 8, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The penchant for international retail expansion has left retailers, developers and investors with a difficult task—deciding where exactly to put down those new stakes....
Retail Investors and Developers Explore Cross-Border Opportunities
May 8, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The global recession pushed many investors to the sidelines. Now that capital is back with a vengeance looking for a place to land, and some firms are moving beyond their own borders to clinch deals....
U.S. Chains Continue to Look at Canada, but Space Constraints Prove a Major Challenge
May 3, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Bloomingdale's might be the latest retailer to look into opening stores north of the border....
Core Assets Sell, Middle Market Properties Linger, Investment Sales Brokers Say
Apr 26, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Buyers remain wary of tenant issues at class-B and class-C centers....
Vornado’s Retail Dispositions Should Help the REIT Regain Lost Luster
Apr 19, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The REIT plans to start selling its regional malls and non-core strip centers....
Upscale Burger Bar Finds Time is Right to Grow
Apr 17, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Zinburger operates four restaurants now, but wants to grow at a pace of five to 10 units a year....
Best Buy Should Concentrate on Store Experience Instead of Store Count, Retail Experts Say
Apr 12, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Shrinking square footage is the right move, but creating a compelling store environment is more important....
Mathrani: Globalization of Retail Will Sharpen Best Practices
Apr 10, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Sandeep Mathrani, CEO of General Growth Properties and a co-chair of ICSC's ...
Great Real Estate, Local Partnerships Key to Retailers’ Success in Entering Foreign Markets
Apr 10, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
It turns out retailers trying to enter foreign markets have to adhere to the same cardinal rule overseas as they do at home: Choosing the right sites for their stores is one of the main requirements for success. ...
Retail REITs Continue to Prune Portfolios
Apr 5, 2012, By Jennifer Popovec, Contributing Writer
Retail REITs have picked up where they left off in 2011 and are continuing to right-size portfolios....
Retail Construction Starts to Stay at Record Lows until Debt Maturities are Resolved
Mar 29, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Annual retail completions to stay below 35 million sq. ft. in the near term....
Restaurant Chains Poised for Growth in 2012
Mar 22, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
An improved economy and rising rents are driving restaurant operators to sign new deals....
Mini Salon Coming to a Store Near You
Mar 20, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Seva already has store-withi-a-store deal with Walmart. Now it's looking for more retailers to partner with....
British Chain Prepares for U.S. Invasion
Mar 20, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
YO!Sushi will open its first two restaurants in the U.S. this summer....
Howard Hughes Corp.’s New York Project Promises to Be a Hit
Mar 15, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The redevelopment of the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan would turn the property into a LEED-certified glass and steel structure....
Retail Tenants Less Insistent on Rent Concessions as Market Conditions Improve
Mar 8, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Rent concessions are playing less of a part in retail leasing negotiations, at least compared to two years ago....
