July-August 2011
Departments
Is the CMBS Market Coming Back Too Quickly?
Aug 4, 2011 11:15 AM, David Bodamer Editor-in-Chief Retail Traffic
Is the CMBS market coming back too quickly?...
LA Fitness Seizes the Moment of Big-Box Opportunity
Jun 23, 2011 8:11 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Retail owners used to be skeptical of fitness centers. Times have changed. And LA Fitness is benefiting. ...
The Jet Set
Aug 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik
As the U.S. retail market becomes increasingly saturated with discretionary goods offerings, some of the country's best-known brands have been looking...
Features
Increasing Globalization Drives International Brands to Enter U.S. Market
Jul 29, 2011 3:30 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Unlike in years past, when established U.S. companies drove most of the growth by launching new brands, today’s creativity is being driven by international retailers. ...
Upscale Grocers Continue to Shape the Supermarket Sector
Aug 3, 2011 12:00 PM, By Mike Janssen, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
Higher-end grocers and cost-conscious supermarkets continue to perform well. Chains in the middle, however, are struggling to define themselves....
BJ’s New Owners Seek to Grow Chain Despite Tough Competition
Jul 7, 2011 8:05 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
BJ's Wholesale Club's new owners have their sights set on growing the chain....
Outlet Growth, International Expansion Put Gap Inc. on the Right Track
Jun 29, 2011 8:03 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
By focusing on outlets, online sales and international expansion, Gap is hoping to reverse its fortunes....
National Chains Have Adapted the Temporary Store Strategy, but it's Getting Harder to Execute
Jul 21, 2011 12:42 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
After a boom in recent years, temporary leasing opportunities are beginning to disappear for some retailers....
Westwood Financial Snatches Up Small, Distressed Retail Centers
Jun 28, 2011 8:02 AM, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Westwood Financial looks to build a niche in acquiring small distressed retail centers....
New Projects Fuel Downtown L.A.'s Transformation
Jul 28, 2011 12:14 PM, By Jennifer Popovec, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
Los Angeles' downtown continues to emerge, fueled by sporting venues and a new convention center....
The Tech Sector is Driving Real Estate Activity in Silicon Valley
Aug 4, 2011 11:00 AM, By Jennifer Popovec, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer
The tech sector is hot again and driving real estate activity in Silicon Valley. But is it sustainable?...
U.S. Retailers and Developers Seek Expansion Opportunities in Great White North
Jun 14, 2011 4:39 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
U.S. retailers and developers are racing to gain footholds in Canada....
A Major Recapitalization Positions Donahue Schriber for Growth
Jul 26, 2011 10:13 AM, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Donahue Schriber completed a $1.2 billion recapitalization in late July, situating the firm to go on the offensive....
Buyers Line Up as Retail REITs Plan Dispositions
Jun 22, 2011 8:04 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
With the investment sales climate healing, several retail REITs are looking to dispose of non-core assets....
