Department Store Sector Split Between Winners and Losers 

Feb 2, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Macy's and Nordstrom outperform, Penney's tries to catch up and Sears seems headed for extiction....

Private Equity Buyout Might be Talbots’ Last Chance 

Jan 26, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Talbots faces extinction unless it makes major changes in merchandising, store count....

A Strong Holiday Shopping Season Bodes Well for 2012 

Jan 5, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Same-store sales rose 3.5 percent in December, meeting expectations for the holiday shopping season....

Kmart store closings -- the complete list 

Dec 30, 2011, Staff and wire reports

Kmart Corp. today announced it plans to close 284 under-performing stores. Here is the complete list: 3356 Big Kmart 1767 Hwy. 31 S. Birmingham AL 3528...

Jamba Juice on Growth, JambaGo  

Dec 13, 2011, By Lisa Jennings, Nation's Restaurant News West Coast Bureau Chief

Jamba Inc. chief executive James White said he is ready to grow the Jamba Juice smoothie chain into a global brand — starting with local elementary and secondary schools....

Retailers Invest in Showy Flagships as Market Offers Opportunity 

Nov 15, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Several retailers are in the process of opening or renovating flagship properties....

The Future of Drugstores: Operators Broaden Offerings to Capture Market Share 

Oct 18, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

The major drugstore chains are experimenting with new formats and product lines....

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....

Luxury Retailers Face a Challenge, but Already Have a Fight Plan 

Oct 6, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

Luxury retailers enjoyed a strong rebound after 2008, but today face new challenges....

Industry Keeps Expectations in Check for 2011 Holiday Shopping Season  

Sep 22, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor

With the consumer under pressure, observers are tempering expectations for this year's holiday shopping season....

Investors Show Faith in JC Penney, Barnes & Noble’s Future 

Aug 24, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

Large deals involving JC Penney and Barnes and Noble show that investors retain faith in the concepts....

Wal-Mart Banking on Smaller Formats to Drive U.S. Growth 

Aug 18, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

With its U.S. same-store sales continuing to decline, Wal-Mart is looking at small format stores to drive its growth....

Opportunities are Expanding for Small Stores, but Risks Remain 

Aug 8, 2011, By Jon Springer, Supermarket News Associate Editor

While Trader Joe's has been an unusually successful story in food retail, a proliferation of other small food store concepts indicates that small stores are becoming a big phenomenon....

Upscale Grocers Continue to Shape the Supermarket Sector 

Aug 3, 2011, By Mike Janssen, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer

Higher-end grocers and cost-conscious supermarkets continue to perform well. Chains in the middle, however, are struggling to define themselves....

DISH Network’s Blockbuster Decision Illustrates Quality of Rental Chain’s Real Estate  

Jul 27, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

DISH Network's decision to keep many of Blockbuster's remaining stores open speaks to the quality of the movie rental chain's real estate....

Long Road Ahead for Borders’ Landlords 

Jul 26, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

Borders' liquidation may affect some CMBS loans where the retailer was a top-three tenant....

National Chains Have Adapted the Temporary Store Strategy, but it's Getting Harder to Execute 

Jul 21, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

After a boom in recent years, temporary leasing opportunities are beginning to disappear for some retailers....

Borders Liquidation Will Hit Power and Strip Center Landlords  

Jul 20, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

After a search to find a buyer came up fruitless, Borders has decided to liquidate, leaving some shopping center owners in the lurch....

IKEA Expects Long-Term Savings from Rooftop Solar Rollout 

Jul 11, 2011, By Matt Hudgins, NREI Contributing Writer

IKEA is pursuing a massive clean-energy program with the installation of solar panels on at least 20 of its 44 U.S. locations...

BJ’s New Owners Seek to Grow Chain Despite Tough Competition 

Jul 7, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

BJ's Wholesale Club's new owners have their sights set on growing the chain....

Best Buy Pares Space As Internet Rattles Big-Box Stores 

Jun 29, 2011, By Joe Gose, NREI Contributing Writer

Outlet Growth, International Expansion Put Gap Inc. on the Right Track 

Jun 29, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

By focusing on outlets, online sales and international expansion, Gap is hoping to reverse its fortunes....

What Does the Future Hold for Arby’s, Wendy’s? 

Jun 15, 2011, By Mark Brandau, Nation's Restaurant News Associate Editor

The $430 million sale of Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. to Roark Capital raises questions about its future, as well as that of its former sister chain Wendy's....

Starbucks Recaptures its Position at the Head of the U.S. Coffee Market  

Apr 27, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor

After stumbling during the recession, Starbucks has found its mojo again. ...

Outsourcing Services Remain Popular as Retailers Eye Expansion 

Apr 21, 2011, By Mike Janssen, Retail Traffic Contributing Writer

Retail firms continue to rely on brokers and other consultants to manage real estate tasks. ...