Increasing Globalization Drives International Brands to Enter U.S. Market
Jul 29, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Unlike in years past, when established U.S. companies drove most of the growth by launching new brands, today’s creativity is being driven by international retailers. ...
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....
New York Store Would Like to Grow from Mom-and-Pop to National Presence
Jul 21, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Make Meaning, an up-and-coming chain that specializes in arts and crafts, would like to eventually operate 100 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....
LA Fitness Seizes the Moment of Big-Box Opportunity
Jun 23, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
Retail owners used to be skeptical of fitness centers. Times have changed. And LA Fitness is benefiting. ...
Retailers Continue to Add to Expansion Pipeline
Jun 22, 2011, By David Bodamer, Retail Traffic Editor-in-Chief
Retailers are slowly setting their sights higher when it comes to opening new stores. ...
U.S. Retailers and Developers Seek Expansion Opportunities in Great White North
Jun 14, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
U.S. retailers and developers are racing to gain footholds in Canada....
Discounters Rev Up Retail
May 17, 2011, By H. Lee Murphy, NREI Contributing Writer
A nascent optimism is taking hold in retail as one merchant after another prepares ambitious expansion programs....
