International
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. ...
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. ...
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....
Tenants Fill New Abu Dhabi Shopping Center
May 9, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
Related Urban is bringing a new mixed-use center to Abu Dhabi....
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....
Rufrano: International Expansion Driven by Retailers Saturating Home Markets
Apr 25, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
Glenn Rufrano sat down with Retail Traffic to discuss how retailers go about deciding to expand internationally and what happens after they make that decision....
International Expansion Fuels Demand for Premium Retail Real Estate
Apr 25, 2012, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
Luxury retailers in particular are targeting the premier High Streets across the globe....
U.S. Retailers Lead the Way as Industry Globalizes
Apr 25, 2012, By Beth Mattsoning-Teig, Contributing Writer
Retailers are continuing to march across the globe in their quest to reach new customers. ...
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. ...
Mood of European Shopping Center Owners Improves
Apr 10, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
After dropping to a new low in February, ICSC’s Euro-Shop Index rebounded in March....
Simon Continues International Push in Deal to Develop Brazilian Outlet Centers
Apr 10, 2012, Staff Reports
Simon Property Group continues its aggressive push outside U.S. borders with a deal in Brazil....
Simon to Acquire Stake in Klépierre; Buys Out Mills JV Partner
Mar 8, 2012, Staff Reports
Simon announces two major deals. One gives it full control of Mills. The other bolsters its presence in Europe....
Blackstone, DDR Form JV to Acquire EDT Retail Portfolio for $1.4B
Jan 10, 2012, Staff Reports
Blackstone and DDR have formed a joint venture to acquire 46 shopping centers....
Uniqlo Makes Splash With Two Giant NY Stores as International Retailers Continue to Eye U.S.
Oct 13, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Uniqlo reinvigorates its U.S. push with two big New York stores. It's part of a trend of international retailers' attempting to crack the American market....
The Jet Set
Aug 1, 2011, 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...
U.S. Retailers and Developers Seek Expansion Opportunities in Great White North
Jun 14, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
U.S. retailers and developers are racing to gain footholds in Canada....
CBRE Report: International Retailers Seeking Growing Markets for Expansion
Apr 12, 2011, 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....
Blackstone’s Centro Grab Marks a Turning Point in the CRE Cycle
Mar 1, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Blackstone's acquisition of Centro's U.S. portfolio is being hailed as a sign that the commercial real estate market has turned a corner....
Tanger/RioCan Joint Venture to Build Outlet Centers for Canadians
Feb 2, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik
RioCan REIT's latest joint venture is a tie-up with Tanger that will bring outlet centers to Canada....
Buxton Hones Its Global Reach (4/16)
Apr 15, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
As the site selection industry matures, the services its member firms provide are growing in scope and complexity...
New CEO to Lead Centro's U.S. Division Through The Recession (3/24)
Mar 24, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Centro U.S. new president and CEO Michael Carroll hopes the firm's concentration on grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers will help it weather the current market storm relatively unscathed...
Meet Me at McDnoald's?
Feb 1, 2009
China is notorious for the proliferation of counterfeit goods and services. But a new shopping center in Nanjing takes that to a new level. The entire...
