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October 31, 2012
Analysts forecast potentially gloomy Halloween from Sandy

Sales of Halloween candy, decorations and other items may not reach the $8 billion mark anticipated earlier by the National Retail Federation as Hurricane Sandy turned consumers’ attentions elsewhere.

October 31, 2012
Analysts forecast potentially gloomy Halloween from Sandy

Sales of Halloween candy, decorations and other items may not reach the $8 billion mark anticipated earlier by the National Retail Federation as Hurricane Sandy turned consumers’ attentions elsewhere.

September 25, 2012
NRF: Halloween spending to rise in 2012

Survey results released by the National Retail Federation found that 71.5% of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year, up from 68.6% last year and the most in NRF’s 10-year survey history.

September 25, 2012
NRF: Halloween spending to rise in 2012

Survey results released by the National Retail Federation found that 71.5% of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year, up from 68.6% last year and the most in NRF’s 10-year survey history.

June 21, 2012
RECon 2012 left landlords and tenants anticipating what’s to come

A heat wave washed over Las Vegas just in time for the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual RECon event May 20-23 — and the mood inside the Las Vegas Convention Center was just as elevated.

“I am very bullish on this year’s RECon,” said Andy Graiser, co-president of A&G Realty Partners, Melville, N.Y. “Growth is becoming evident in most all categories, and it’s smart growth.”

May 16, 2012
Extra Inventory? Donate it

By Gary C. Smith, National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources

April 17, 2012
SPOTLIGHT ON: Planning & Design

Building collaborative relationships between design visionaries and construction teams was the fundamental theme underscoring the tips for success shared in the SPECS Planning & Design workshop session “Going from Prototype to Reality, Without Losing the Sizzle.”

November 3, 2011
SpendingPulse: Overall sales momentum continues, but category strength shifts

October’s unusual weather patterns — an unseasonably warm first half of the month and a snow storm on the last Saturday of the month — may have pushed some spending into November, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and service sales across all payment forms including cash and check.

October 13, 2011
Brixmor announces opening of 32 Halloween-themed stores

Brixmor Property Group US said Tuesday that 21 leases have been executed with Spirit Halloween and 11 leases with Halloween City across Brixmor’s property portfolio.

October 13, 2011
Brixmor announces opening of 32 Halloween-themed stores

Brixmor Property Group US said Tuesday that 21 leases have been executed with Spirit Halloween and 11 leases with Halloween City across Brixmor’s property portfolio.

October 5, 2011
GGP hosts Halloween photo contest via Facebook

General Growth Properties is leveraging social media to promote Halloween.

October 5, 2011
GGP hosts Halloween photo contest via Facebook

General Growth Properties is leveraging social media to promote Halloween.

September 28, 2011
NRF: Total Halloween spending to hit $6.86 billion

Halloween celebrations will be booming this year as more people than ever are expected to partake in traditional festivities.

September 28, 2011
NRF: Total Halloween spending to hit $6.86 billion

Halloween celebrations will be booming this year as more people than ever are expected to partake in traditional festivities.

September 27, 2011
Holiday Staffing Preparedness


As retailers focus their attention on the holiday shopping season, the subject of holiday readiness — especially with regard to technology — takes top billing in practically every retail category.


In order to be tech-ready by Black Friday, retailers need to first understand that customers expect fast, accurate and secure access to price information and purchases. And to meet those expectations, the time is now for retailers to buy, integrate and upgrade technologies to stay competitive. But will retail IT teams be able to keep up?


September 27, 2011
Limited Edition Retail

There is no escaping the pop-up or temporary store phenomena — and with retail vacancy still high in some markets, it’s not likely to go away anytime soon. What’s more, consumers seem to love them. 


While a few critics are grumbling that the proliferation of pop-ups has taken away from their impact, they are in the minority. Most experts agree that, as a retail platform, the temporary format has real staying power. 


September 15, 2011
Survey: Halloween spending expected to be up

In a survey released Wednesday by thrift retailer Savers Inc., the average family is expected to spend $300 on Halloween costumes, décor and celebrations this year.

September 15, 2011
Survey: Halloween spending expected to be up

In a survey released Wednesday by thrift retailer Savers Inc., the average family is expected to spend $300 on Halloween costumes, décor and celebrations this year.

November 10, 2010
ShopperTrak Report: Retail sales up 1.6% in October

A report released Wednesday by ShopperTrak found that total GAFO retail sales for the month of October increased 1.6% ...

November 9, 2010
ShopperTrak Report: Retail sales up 1.6% in October

A report released Wednesday by ShopperTrak found that total GAFO (general merchandise, apparel, furniture, sporting...

November 4, 2010
ShopperTrak: Year-over-year weekly retail sales rise 1.1%

Year-over-year GAFO retail sales increased a 1.1% for the week ending Oct. 30 while sales...

October 20, 2010
Survey: Online retailers expecting strong holiday sales

A survey released Thursday by Shop.org found that the majority of online retailers are expecting...

October 7, 2010
Halloween City opens 20 stores in Centro centers

Centro Properties Group announced Friday that 20 leases have been executed with Halloween City across...

October 7, 2010
Spirit Halloween stores open in 15 Centro centers

Centro Properties Group said Thursday that 15 leases have been executed with Spirit Halloween across...

October 7, 2010
Spirit Halloween stores open in 15 Centro centers

Centro Properties Group said Thursday that 15 leases have been executed with Spirit Halloween across...

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