Retailing

Are Simon and Westfield Competing or Teaming Up in Britain?

Sep 3, 2008 3:33 PM

In recent weeks both Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group and Sydney-based Westfield Group divulged they had taken out significant stakes in Liberty International plc, one of the biggest shopping center owners in the United Kingdom. ...

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Analysis

Retail Landlords Grant Temporary Deferments, Come Up with Barter System to Set Off Rent Declines (6/30)

Jun 30, 2009 10:53 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik

As vast numbers of U.S. retailers struggle with disappointing sales results month after month, the pressure has grown on landlords to grant relief...

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Private Equity Racks Up Checkered Record in Retail Buyouts (6/29)

Jun 29, 2009 1:21 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik

When Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), the legendary New York City-based private equity player, purchased the discount retailer Dollar General for $7.3 billion in July of 2007, the deal hardly made waves...

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Operations

Private Equity Racks Up Checkered Record in Retail Buyouts (6/29)

Jun 29, 2009 1:21 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik

When Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), the legendary New York City-based private equity player, purchased the discount retailer Dollar General for $7.3 billion in July of 2007, the deal hardly made waves...

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June News Roundup (6/24)

Jun 24, 2009 3:18 PM

Here is a roundup of the major news and notes for the Site Optimizer community from the past 30 days...

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Trends

June News Roundup (6/24)

Jun 24, 2009 3:18 PM

Here is a roundup of the major news and notes for the Site Optimizer community from the past 30 days...

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Weak May Sales Numbers Damage Notion of "Green Shoots" (6/16)

Jun 16, 2009 11:41 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik

May's retail sales numbers might disappoint those who hoped the current downturn is nearing an end, industry experts say...

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Expansion Plans

For Eyes Focuses on Thrifty Consumers and Baby Boomers in Expansion Efforts

Jun 24, 2009 5:30 PM, By Lauren Shepherd

For retailers that focus on low prices and convenience, the sputtering economy has opened doors—literally...

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7-Eleven Poised to Take Bigger Gulp of North American Market (6/24)

Jun 24, 2009 5:00 PM, By Lauren Shepherd

Each month, Site Optimizer will discuss industry trends - most importantly, leasing issues - with experts in the retail real estate industry...

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Restaurants

Quiznos Helps Franchisees Take a Bite Out of Expenses (5/13)

May 13, 2009 3:36 PM

Each month, Site Optimizer will discuss industry trends — most importantly, leasing issues—with experts in the retail real estate industry...

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Catching Up With the King (4/16)

Apr 15, 2009 3:28 PM

We spoke with Chuck Fallon, the president for North America at Burger King Corp., who explains how the home of the Whopper has been able to keep growing despite, or possibly partly because of, the bad market...

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Architecture Review 2008

The Retail Architecture Review 2008 includes our 19th annual Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging awards, insight from the American Institute of Architects’ Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community and our Leaders in Retail Architecture section.
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