May /June 2011
Departments
The Mall is Not Dead
May 20, 2011 2:20 PM, David Bodamer Editor-in-Chief Retail Traffic
I admit it. I got it wrong. In April 2005 following the Federated Department Stores/May Department Stores and Kmart/Sears mergers, I penned a piece entitled...
Tenant’s Perspective
U.S. Retailers Look for Fresh Approaches to Store Design
Apr 21, 2011 7:53 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Many retailers have turned their attention to revamping in-store design and branding strategies to distinguish themselves....
High-End Footwear Brand Looks to Outlets to Expand its U.S. Presence
Apr 21, 2011 7:41 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
High-end footwear brand Vince Camuto is developing an outlet concept as it expands....
CBRE Report: International Retailers Seeking Growing Markets for Expansion
Apr 12, 2011 9:29 AM, By David Bodamer
The world’s top retailers are scouting markets with high rates of growth and avoiding ones most likely to be hit by fiscal austerity packages....
Starbucks Recaptures its Position at the Head of the U.S. Coffee Market
Apr 27, 2011 8:07 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
After stumbling during the recession, Starbucks has found its mojo again. ...
Features
Return of the Mall
May 5, 2011 8:08 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
After being repeatedly declared dead, enclosed regional malls have mounted an impressive comeback. ...
Japan Quake Serves as Sobering Reminder for U.S. Retail Center Owners
Apr 13, 2011 8:06 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik
The disasters in Japan serve as a reminder that retail owners need to have their properties adequately covered. ...
Afterglow
Jun 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnikk
How much impact might Japan's earthquake, tsunami and ongoing nuclear crisis have on the global real estate investment market? In the short-term, more...
Outsourcing Services Remain Popular as Retailers Eye Expansion
Apr 21, 2011 7:57 AM, By Mike Janssen, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
Retail firms continue to rely on brokers and other consultants to manage real estate tasks. ...
Hungry for Tax Revenue, Municipalities Serve Up Incentives to Lure Retailers and Developers.
May 2, 2011 12:35 PM, By Jennifer Popovec, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
Retailers and developers are finding municipalities are offering incentives in order to drive increases in tax revenues....
Outsourcing Services Remain Popular as Retailers Eye Expansion
Apr 21, 2011 7:57 AM, By Mike Janssen, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
Retail firms continue to rely on brokers and other consultants to manage real estate tasks. ...
Staubach, Maguire Recount the Rise and Success of a Renowned Retail Real Estate Firm
May 16, 2011 11:47 AM, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Roger Staubach and Chris Maguire reflect on the 25th anniversary of the founding Staubach Retail Services. ...
Champion Purchase Illustrates Growing Appetite for Risk
Apr 12, 2011 8:47 AM, By David Bodamer
The acquisition of a troubled property in Hollywood shows that investors' appetite for risk is growing. ...
Closings Loom as Sears Holdings Continues to Struggle
Mar 23, 2011 11:02 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Sears Holdings' continued struggles lead some observers to believe that closings are on the horizon....
Manhattan Retail Condo Sale Could Signal Trend for Wealthy Foreign Chains
Mar 9, 2011 8:11 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik
What a blockbuster retail condo sale says about foreign investors' appetites for U.S. assets. ...
Busted Housing Markets See Highest Rates of Retail CMBS Delinquencies
Mar 22, 2011 9:12 AM, By David Bodamer
Markets that suffered severe housing busts are also home to high retail CMBS delinquency rates....
Expert Witnesses: A Half-Dozen Industry Thinkers Share Their Knowledge in Key Areas
May 18, 2011 3:49 PM, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Experts in some complicated areas of the commercial real estate industry sound off. ...
Supplements
RECon Exhibitors Hope to Stir Up Excitement With New Products and Services
May 20, 2011 12:47 PM, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
RECon will serve as center stage for companies unveiling the latest retail real estate innovations....
Retail Traffic Supplement: Jersey City - A Vibrant Renaissance
May 9, 2011 4:09 PM
