Love Connection
May 1, 2010, Elaine Misonzhnik
As apparel retailers gradually come out of hibernation (in March, the apparel sector posted a same-store sales increase of 12.8 percent, according to...
Starting Out
May 1, 2010
The recession and the real estate downturn have created the perfect environment for entrepreneurial spirits to enter the retail arena because of the record...
Going to the Chapel
May 1, 2010, Elaine Misonzhnik
After outperforming its peers throughout the recession, Urban Outfitters Inc. has moved into full growth mode with a new concept aimed at the lucrative...
Picking the Next Star
May 1, 2010, Elaine Misonzhnik
After its Retail*Star contest turned out to be a smash in 2009, Madison Marquette, a Washington, D.C.-based retail developer and investor, decided to...
Five Guys Tops List of Fastest Growing Chains
Apr 14, 2010
Five Guys Famous Burger and Fries is planning to more than triple in size in the next 24 months....
After a Stagnant 2009, Some Retail Chains Begin to Expand
Apr 13, 2010
A brighter outlook for U.S. economy and better pricing on available space has led to an increase in expansion announcements in 2010. ...
A Chicago Entrepreneur Wants to Dominate the World of Children’s Retail.
Mar 26, 2010
WONDER! is a new retail concept that blends Costco and Cabela’s—but is aimed at children....
Stores Within Supermarkets Becoming More Popular
Feb 22, 2010
In an effort to capitalize on consumers’ desire for one-stop shopping, non-retail businesses are increasingly opting to open offices inside supermarkets....
Quiznos Leads List of Retailers Looking to Expand
Feb 22, 2010
The tide may be beginning to turn when it comes to retailer demand. For the first time in a more than a year, the number of planned openings in the next 24 months has increased....
Store Closings Could Keep Piling Up Throughout First Half of 2010
Feb 9, 2010
Retail real estate professionals are starting to get a handle on what 2010 will look like in terms of store closings. ...
