Retailing: Trends
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....
U.S. Chains Continue to Look at Canada, but Space Constraints Prove a Major Challenge
May 3, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Bloomingdale's might be the latest retailer to look into opening stores north of the border....
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....
Mood of European Shopping Center Owners Improves
Apr 10, 2012, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
After dropping to a new low in February, ICSC’s Euro-Shop Index rebounded in March....
Restaurant Chains Poised for Growth in 2012
Mar 22, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
An improved economy and rising rents are driving restaurant operators to sign new deals....
Retail Tenants Less Insistent on Rent Concessions as Market Conditions Improve
Mar 8, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Rent concessions are playing less of a part in retail leasing negotiations, at least compared to two years ago....
Record-Breaking Lease Deal Rumored on Fifth Avenue in New York City
Feb 21, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
New lease might pass the $3,000 per sq. ft. mark....
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....
Deloitte Study Discusses the Store of the Future
Jan 24, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
The study advises retailers on how to promote the bricks-and-mortar sales channel....
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...
