EDITOR'S LETTER: Hearth and home
Nov 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
Monthly commentary on evolving industry trends....
EDITOR'S LETTER: Shop n stay is here to stay
Sep 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
I was dismayed this summer when I took a short hiatus to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for some rest, relaxation and of course shopping, only to find out that Waccamaw...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Energy winners, not whiners
Aug 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
According to the experts, the first step to making everyone a winner in the energy game is to track energy costs and monitor consumption. This way there's...
EDITOR'S LETTER: A picture is worth a thousand
Jul 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
On the way to the ICSC show in Las Vegas, I was standing in the check-in line at the airport and as always, the clerk asked for a photo ID. I calmly handed...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Refurbishing America
Jun 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
One evening, after a grueling commute home, my husband suggested going to an Italian restaurant for dinner. After thinking it over, I decided I would...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Reality check
May 1, 2001, Elise Vachon www.scwonline.com
Freefalling from 10,000 feet was exhilarating I loved it. But that was just the beginning. I pulled the ripcord the parachute canopy didn't unfurl! The...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Spanking new, and better than ever
Apr 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
Running in my genes is just enough creativity to be dangerous. By moving every few years, from country to country and from house to house, I've been able...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Amalgamation of past and future
Mar 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
A year ago I would have said, Shop online? Not with my credit card! I admit, I don't think of online buying often, but when I wanted to send flowers to...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Consolidation = negotiating power?
Feb 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
According to experts, grocery-anchored shopping centers continue to be pursued by investors.But it seems the ownership of such properties is still wide...
