Apparel

First Look: Zara unveils pioneering store concept
Global apparel giant Zara has taken the wraps off its transformed flagship at Westfield Stratford mall in London, debuting a format that revolutionizes the in-store shopping experience.
Panama’s first mall to be turned into luxe outlet center
The Outlet Resource Group, which helps develop and lease outlet centers in the U.S. and Europe, has taken on a new project in Panama City that could have repercussions throughout Central and South America.

Chicago retail development headed for historic low

Development 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.
Another retailer trying out small-store concept

A.C. Moore is downsizing.
Closing anchors: The spark for reinvention?

The departure of large retail anchor tenants like Toys "R" Us in a market with fewer expanding big-box players surely causes concerns for shopping center owners and operators.
Nordstrom Q1 profit beats analysts

Nordstrom reported a 31% gain in first quarter net profit that topped Street expectations but its same-store sales disappointed.
First Look: The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis unveils new retail concept

A new lifestyle concept from one of the nation’s most high-profile retail entrepreneurs has made its debut in Manhattan.
Analysis: Biggest problems for J.C. Penney are relevance and profile

There is no getting around the fact that today's results from JCP are inauspicious.
Property profiles: ICSC RECon

The International Council of Shopping Centers is expecting a huge crowd at the 2018 ICSC RECon show in Las Vegas. Get a jump on your show planning with the following property profiles from show exhibitors.
Penney’s Q1 sales disappoint; cuts profit outlook

J.C. Penney reported sales that missed analysts’ forecasts, blaming cooler than normal temperatures that took a bite out of demand for spring clothing.

First Look: Zara unveils pioneering store concept

Panama’s first mall to be turned into luxe outlet center

Chicago retail development headed for historic low

Another retailer trying out small-store concept

Closing anchors: The spark for reinvention?

Nordstrom Q1 profit beats analysts

First Look: The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis unveils new retail concept

Analysis: Biggest problems for J.C. Penney are relevance and profile

Property profiles: ICSC RECon

Penney’s Q1 sales disappoint; cuts profit outlook