On the Level: The third placeMalls and shopping centers are real, physical places. That’s their advantage versus the internet. Shopping centers can at least aspire to be the third place. Websites cannot. Deals of the Year: Westfield and GGPWith U.S. mall companies already heavily consolidated, experts don’t expect more big international deals. Footwear brand files for bankruptcy; store closings likely The Rockport Group has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition — with an eye to being acquired. Study: Real-time payments on pace to replace payment card usage As new real-time payments infrastructure continues to be adopted, payment card usage will eventually fall by the wayside. Tex-Mex restaurant chain targeted in cyber-attack Chili’s is the newest victim of a data breach. Kroger honored for energy efficiency The Kroger Co. is on track for big savings in energy use. Sears to explore sale of assets Sears Holdings Corp. is considering the sale of one of its signature brands along with some other assets. Synchrony to acquire Loop Commerce Synchrony is expanding into the fast-growing market of digital and in-store gifting. Brick-and-mortar is here to stay Top retail center developers and executives are all too aware of how the internet has redrawn the playing field, but all are equally convinced that centers fill needs digital experiences can’t begin to address. Hudson’s Bay taps online retail exec as president of Lord & Taylor It’s a homecoming of sorts for Vanessa LeFebvre. First Previous 1405 1406 1407 1408 1409 Next Last
