Retailing: Expansion Plans
Crocs to Use New Prototype to Communicate Brand Changes
Jan 24, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The new store design will allow the shoe manufacturer to transition into a lifestyle brand....
A Look Inside Wendy's Newest Prototype
Dec 20, 2011, By Mark Brandau, Nation's Restaurant News Associate Editor
The Wendy’s Co. heads into the New Year with four different restaurant prototypes under test, each of which aims to increase traffic, improve guest and employee interaction and showcase new menu items....
Will TJX Slow Domestic Growth in Years to Come?
Dec 15, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
With less second generation space available, TJX might have a tough time expanding in the U.S....
Retailers Cut Down on Store Opening Plans as Good Real Estate Becomes Harder to Find
Dec 13, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
U.S. retailers slowed down the pace of planned store openings in October because of difficulty finding the right locations....
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....
GGP Appoints Andrew Silberfein as Rouse CEO
Nov 21, 2011, Staff Reports
General Growth Properties taps Forest City Ratner exec to run Rouse Co....
P.F. Chang's to Open New Concept
Nov 21, 2011, By Ron Rugless, Nation's Restaurant News Southwest Bureau Chief
P.F. Chang's plans to open an even more limited-service and pared-down-menu version of its fast-casual Pei Wei Asian Diner....
REI Rehabs New York Landmark for Its First Big Apple Store
Nov 15, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
REI has ambitious plans for New York historic Puck Building....
Store Closings Likely to Top 5,000 in 2012
Nov 10, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The uncertain economy is likely to contribute to thousands of store closings in 2012....
Retail Real Estate Pros Laud Trader Joe’s Upsized Aspirations
Nov 3, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Trader Joe's is looking to up its average store size. ...
