Retailing
Analysis
Retailers, Developers Seek to Exchange Best Practices as Globalization Ramps Up
May 22, 2012 12:43 PM, 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. ...
Macroeconomic Concerns Alter Retailer Global Expansion Strategies
May 22, 2012 9:00 AM, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The deepening sovereign debt crisis sweeping across Europe is forcing retailers and investors to rethink global expansion strategies. ...
Operations
Tenant Incubators Take Off as Landlords Try to Fill Small Shop Space
May 15, 2012 11:43 AM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Both Kimco Realty and DDR Corp. launched formal programs recently....
Bed Bath, Cost Plus Deal is a Surprise, But a Pleasant One
May 10, 2012 12:00 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The deal should help Bed, Bath & Beyond diversify into new merchandise categories....
Trends
Wright: Traditional Retailers Can Thrive by Blurring Channels
May 9, 2012 7:24 AM, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
Jon Wright, head of global retail research, Euromonitor International sat down with Retail Traffic to discuss some of the trends shaping global retailers today....
U.S. Chains Continue to Look at Canada, but Space Constraints Prove a Major Challenge
May 3, 2012 12:40 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Bloomingdale's might be the latest retailer to look into opening stores north of the border....
Expansion Plans
Walmart Blazes a Trail for Other Value Retailers in Expanding Internationally
May 22, 2012 9:21 AM, 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 9:00 AM, By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer
The deepening sovereign debt crisis sweeping across Europe is forcing retailers and investors to rethink global expansion strategies. ...
Restaurants
Upscale Burger Bar Finds Time is Right to Grow
Apr 17, 2012 12:32 PM, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Zinburger operates four restaurants now, but wants to grow at a pace of five to 10 units a year....
Burger King Eager to Take on McDonald’s
Apr 5, 2012 9:42 AM, By Lisa Jennings, NRN West Coast Bureau Chief
Burger King's move to go public, menu changes put McDonald's in its sites....
