Store Closings Could Double in 2009 (11/5)
Nov 5, 2008
Circuit City’s announcement Monday that it was closing 155 stores, or 21 percent of its 721 U.S. locations....
American Melting Pot
Nov 1, 2008, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Three years ago, when apparel retailer Bench opened its doors at Serramonte Center in Daly City, Calif., most Americans had never heard of the chain....
Christmas in July II
Nov 1, 2008, By Elaine Misonzhnik
It's 60 degrees outside, the leaves haven't begun to change color and most of us haven't had a chance to put away summer clothes, but that hasn't stopped...
Home Body
Oct 1, 2008, By Mike Janssen
The high gas prices grabbing U.S. headlines amount to yet another pressure on cash-strapped Americans in already tight financial times which gives retailers...
All the Right Moves
Oct 1, 2008, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Apparel giant Gap Inc.'s decision this summer to close some stores and downsize others was no surprise to retail analysts. After all, San Francisco-based...
Space for Hire
Sep 1, 2008, Elaine Misonzhnik
Using extra selling space to hawk knickknacks and tchotchkes may be a long-term staple of the retail sector. In recent months, however, it's being taken...
Treading Water
Sep 1, 2008, By Jennifer Popovec
California has more expenses than revenue. And that's causing a fiscal headache for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is seeking approval of his 2008-2009...
Expert Q&A: Strategic Planning
Sep 1, 2008, By Kenneth Bernstein President and CEO, Acadia Realty Trust
Retail REITs have had a roller coaster 2008. Shares of companies in the sector have experienced massive volatility and many firms remain closer to 52-week...
Centro Still Reeling
Sep 1, 2008, By Elaine Misonzhnik
A month after selling a 5.1-million-square-foot chunk from its U.S. portfolio, Centro Properties Group reported in mid-August that one of its domestic...
The New Number One
Sep 1, 2008
Spanish fashion giant Zara has surpassed its U.S. rival Gap Inc. as the largest apparel seller in the world. During its first quarter, Zara's parent company...
