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March 4, 2013
Report: Affluent shoppers increasingly optimistic about economy

A report released by Ipsos found that affluent optimism in the U.S. economy rose significantly in February.

January 31, 2013
Australia’s Lorna Jane expanding in the U.S.

Australian import Lorna Jane will open the largest store in its U.S. portfolio, a 3,000-sq.-ft. unit in San Francisco, in February.

December 20, 2012
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet to open at Blue Star

North Plainfield, N.J.-based Levin Management Corp. said that Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet has leased 8,500 sq. ft. at Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung, N.J., becoming the latest eatery to join the 419,000-sq.-ft. retail property.

November 20, 2012
Survey: Almost half of Cyber Monday shoppers to increase online spend

Survey results released by CouponCabin.com revealed that that 47% of Cyber Monday shoppers will spend more money online that day than they will in-store the during the rest of the holiday season.

February 28, 2012
DDR and Shoe Carnival team to open four stores in 2012

Shopping center owner DDR Corp. said Tuesday that four new Shoe Carnival stores will open at DDR shopping centers in 2012.

December 21, 2011
Consumer poll: 25% of Americans haven’t started holiday shopping yet

The Consumer Reports Holiday Poll released Wednesday found that a quarter of adults in the United States had yet to begin their holiday shopping as of Dec. 19, compared with 17% last year.

December 2, 2011
ShopperTrak: Black Friday weekend sales up 1.9%, foot-traffic down 1.8% year-over-year

More customers shopped the Sunday before Thanksgiving than the days following Black Friday, according to ShopperTrak, a leading provider of retail and mall foot-traffic counting services.

November 9, 2011
Retail in the Black (Friday)

When it comes to Black Friday, you’re either in or you’re out. If you’re like me, the whirlwind of retail chaos that swirls around shopping centers the Friday after Thanksgiving can feel a bit overwhelming.

October 25, 2011
Toys ‘R’ Us to run 10% back holiday promo

Toys “R” Us will again give its loyalty rewards members 10% back on holiday purchases.

September 12, 2011
Survey: 27% of Americans to spend less on 2011 holiday

Most than a quarter of Americans expect to spend less during the holidays this year, according to a survey by American’s Research Group, Reuters reported.

September 1, 2011
Toys ‘R’ Us to cut back on holiday pop-up

Toys “R” Us will open fewer holiday pop-up stores this year, Reuters reported.

August 24, 2011
Sports Authority to open three, smaller format S.A. Elite stores in Chicagoland

Sports Authority will open its first S. A. Elite stores outside of Colorado and California in two locations in the Chicago suburbs in November, according to Crain’s Chicago.

June 24, 2011
24 Hour Fitness SuperSport to open in North Hollywood

X Team International said that Los Angeles-based partner Cypress Retail Group has completed a lease for the first full-service 24 Hour Fitness SuperSport in North Hollywood, Calif.

April 18, 2011
Irrational Optimism?

From where I sit, I’ve noticed a certain “buzz” of optimism in our industry -- frustrations and anxieties from a tough couple of years seem to be giving way to increasingly sunny retail sales forecasts. Is this sudden sense of optimism justified by cold, hard facts? Or, is this increasing sense of optimism somewhat irrational?

April 11, 2011
Avoiding unique employment law challenges posed by the Generation Y work force

By Lonnie Giamela, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP

April 5, 2011
Yoga By Degrees and Smashburger to open at Rice Lake Square

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Mid-America Asset Management said that Yoga By Degrees and Smashburger recently signed leases at Rice Lake Square in Wheaton, Ill., a western suburb of Chicago.

March 24, 2011
Golf Town in U.S. debut with five stores in greater Boston

Canadian golf retailer Golf Town said Thursday it has opened its first five stores in the United States, all located in the greater Boston area.

March 8, 2011
Survey: St. Patrick’s Day spending should give retailers a boost

Total spending on St. Patrick’s Day festivities is expected to hit $4.14 billion this, according to NRF’s 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch.

February 14, 2011
Sunflower Farmers Markets CEO arrested in child prostitution sting

Supermarket veteran Mike Gilliland, the founder, chairman and CEO of Sunflower Farmers Markets, was arrested after being charged in an undercover child-prostitution sting and has resigned, according to reports. Gilliland also was a founder of Wild Oats Market.

December 28, 2010
Keeping on Task

The Pantry has advanced it goal of providing “fast, friendly, clean” service across its network of convenience stores by implementing a task management solution.

November 17, 2010
Survey: Black Friday shopping likely to be ‘intense’

According to a special national consumer poll commissioned by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs, 31% of households plan to shop on Black Friday in 2010 compared with 26% in 2009.

October 11, 2010
Walmart unveils holiday toy discount program; to sell Apple’s iPad

Walmart said Tuesday it is discounting an array of toys, from Iron Man to Barbie,...

May 24, 2010
Golfsmith opens first location in Wisconsin

Golfsmith International Holdings has opened a new 25,000-sq.-ft. interactive golf superstore in Milwaukee....

May 11, 2010
Walmart pledges $2 billion to help end hunger in America

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced a $2 billion cash and in-kind commitment Wednesday, stepping...

May 6, 2010
Golfsmith opens superstore in Brea, Calif.

Golfsmith International Holdings announced Friday that it has opened its eighth store in the Los...

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