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May 7, 2013
Retail Magnet

A guest approaches the concierge desk and asks for help finding a gift. The concierge knows the retail selection and can help. If the product is unavailable here, the concierge will, if necessary, send her to another store across town.

That sounds like Nordstrom service.

But this isn't Nordstrom. It is the concierge desk at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, Calif., a mixed-use development from Los Angeles-based Caruso Affiliated. It's what happens at every center in the Caruso Affiliated portfolio of 2.1 million sq. ft. of retail and residential properties.

September 21, 2012
Starbucks in Real-Time Energy Pilot

Starbucks Coffee Company is participating in a pilot project designed to encourage employees to identify strategies that will reduce the amount of energy required to run the stores while not impacting customer service.

June 21, 2012
The Art of Social Gifting

Retailers are always looking for new ways to reach customers, and the race to get onto Facebook walls and news feeds to increase brand exposure has never been greater.

But instead of shelling out dollars to pay for traditional Facebook ads and online banners, many companies are allowing shoppers to do the grunt work for them in an organic way. One of the latest trends is combining social sharing with gift giving, so consumers can send presents — from gift cards to apparel — to others via Facebook.

February 8, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres addresses J.C. Penney controversy

The popular television talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres said she was “proud and happy” that J.C. Penney remained committed to her after One Million Moms asked the retailer to dump her as a spokesperson because she is gay.

February 6, 2012
J.C. Penney stands behind Ellen DeGeneres despite protest from conservative group

J.C. Penney Co. on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with the popular television star and comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Its support comes after One Million Moms, an extension of the conservative American Family Association group, asked the retailer to dump DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.

June 20, 2011
rue21 in Expansion Mode

rue21 has found its groove. The teen-apparel retailer is on the fast track, with 110 stores on tap for 2011. It will open its 700th store this summer and sees the potential to eventually expand to more than 1,000 locations nationwide.


Focusing on speed to market capabilities, rue21 offers the very latest trends in fashions for teens at value prices. Floor sets are updated regularly. Most of the merchandise, all of which is exclusive to rue21, is priced below $35.00. 


December 7, 2010
Giant-Landover president to exit at end of year

Two-and-a-half years after joining the company, Robin Michel is leaving as president of the Giant-Landover division of Ahold USA to pursue other opportunities, the company confirmed Monday.

December 31, 2007
Read All About It, Anywhere

If you’ve been on Amazon.com lately, you’re probably familiar with its big marketing push...

December 18, 2007
Report: IKEA to Focus on Stores, Not E-Commerce

New York City A memo circulated to IKEA employees in Sweden revealed a change in...

September 14, 2005
Home Depot Holds Pricing

Atlanta, Despite the...

September 14, 2005
Home Depot Holds Pricing

Atlanta, Despite the...

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