Retailing: Analysis
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. ...
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. ...
Bed Bath, Cost Plus Deal is a Surprise, But a Pleasant One
May 10, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The deal should help Bed, Bath & Beyond diversify into new merchandise categories....
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....
Wright: Traditional Retailers Can Thrive by Blurring Channels
May 9, 2012, 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....
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....
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. ...
Best Buy Should Concentrate on Store Experience Instead of Store Count, Retail Experts Say
Apr 12, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Shrinking square footage is the right move, but creating a compelling store environment is more important....
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. ...
Burger King Eager to Take on McDonald’s
Apr 5, 2012, By Lisa Jennings, NRN West Coast Bureau Chief
Burger King's move to go public, menu changes put McDonald's in its sites....
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....
