Retailing: Trends
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...
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....
Urban Retail Continues its Evolution
Dec 7, 2011, By Susan Piperato, Managing Editor
Retailers continue to experiment with the best tactics for operating stores in vertical urban environments....
Retail Real Estate Pros Optimistic as ICSC New York Show Begins
Dec 5, 2011, By David Bodamer, Editorial Director
Spirits are high as ICSC's annual New York National Conference and Dealmaking gets under way....
Opportunities for Airport Retail Venues Grow on a Global Basis
Nov 15, 2011, Staff Reports
Opportunities for airport retailing have grown, according to a new study....
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....
Apple Diversifies Its Retail Game with Stores at Non-Traditional Venues
Sep 15, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Penton Commercial Real Estate Senior Associate Editor
Apple is looking to university campuses and transit hubs as avenues for expansion....
