Chicago retail development headed for historic lowDevelopment of new retail space in the Chicagoland area this year will be less than a million square feet for the first time in more than three decades, according to a report from Mid-America Real Estate Corporation. REI celebrates 80th year with record salesEighty years after REI was founded by Lloyd and Mary Anderson with 21 of their fellow outdoor adventurers, the nation’s largest consumer co-op is stronger than ever. Report: Mall vacancy rate is highest in six years Though leasing activity in the first quarter of any year is historically slow, new retail lease signings were especially light during the first three months of 2018. L.L. Bean is next to raise age on gun sales; REI puts supplier on alert Two more retailers are taking a stand when it comes to gun sales. Tech deployments make news at NRF ‘Big Show’ Retailers’ deployments of new technology solutions were in the spotlight during the National Retail Federation’s annual “Big Show” in New York. Seasoned retail vet to head up Bartell Drugs The nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain has named a new CEO, only the fifth in the company’s 128-year history. Outdoor retailer sharpens product selection chainwide REI is turning to the cloud to step up its merchandising strategy. Former Coach exec joins REI as CIO Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI made a formal announcement about three executive appointments that have taken place since the fall. Walmart unit says no to Black Friday ModCloth is breaking up with Black Friday. Retail vet joins REI REI has named the former CIO and executive VP of Coach as its chief information officer. First Previous 11 12 13 14 15 Next Last
