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Swayed By Changing Consumer Patterns, More Retailers Eye Outlets

Jan 20, 2010 11:50 AM

Apparel seller New York & Co.’s January 11 announcement that it plans to open up to 25 outlet stores in fiscal 2010 is a sign of the times for the U.S. retail real estate industry. ...

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Expanding Retailers Begin to Look at Big-Box Spaces, but Supply Outstrips Demand

Jan 6, 2010 1:53 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik

Up-and-coming big-box tenants are starting to absorb excess space that drowned the market in late 2008 and 2009....

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Operations

Stores Within Supermarkets Becoming More Popular

Feb 22, 2010 1:05 PM

In an effort to capitalize on consumers’ desire for one-stop shopping, non-retail businesses are increasingly opting to open offices inside supermarkets....

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Digital Signage Comes to Life

Feb 22, 2010 12:05 PM

With a combination of dynamic content that is highly adaptable to its audience and environment, high-definition video imagery and, in many cases, interactive features, digital signage can help retailers drive consumer behavior....

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Trends

Stores Within Supermarkets Becoming More Popular

Feb 22, 2010 1:05 PM

In an effort to capitalize on consumers’ desire for one-stop shopping, non-retail businesses are increasingly opting to open offices inside supermarkets....

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Quiznos Leads List of Retailers Looking to Expand

Feb 22, 2010 11:59 AM

The tide may be beginning to turn when it comes to retailer demand. For the first time in a more than a year, the number of planned openings in the next 24 months has increased....

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Expansion Plans

Stores Within Supermarkets Becoming More Popular

Feb 22, 2010 1:05 PM

In an effort to capitalize on consumers’ desire for one-stop shopping, non-retail businesses are increasingly opting to open offices inside supermarkets....

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Quiznos Leads List of Retailers Looking to Expand

Feb 22, 2010 11:59 AM

The tide may be beginning to turn when it comes to retailer demand. For the first time in a more than a year, the number of planned openings in the next 24 months has increased....

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Restaurants

Combo Platter

Jan 1, 2010 12:00 PM, Lauren Shepherd

In an effort to become more prominent in markets where they currently operate, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains Bruegger's Bagels, Fazoli's Restaurants,...

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Sun Capital Tries Bundling Concepts in New Concession Locations

Dec 16, 2009 12:13 PM

Bruegger’s Bagels, Fazoli’s Restaurants, Friendly’s Ice Cream, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill and Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc. are teaming up to develop a joint concession concept....

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Retail Architecture Review 2009: Welcome to the third edition of Retail Traffic’s Retail Architecture Review. This supplement includes our 20th Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging Awards and our annual Leaders in Retail Architecture supplement.
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