More of the retailers that filed for bankruptcy in the first half of 2018 did so seeking a reorganization with store closings than those that did so in 2017.
Physical retail will be in the spotlight at Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show, which will be held March 3-5, 2019, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas.
Real estate services giant CBRE recently formed a committee of the leaders of its worldwide retailer representation operations to ensure consistent decision-making for chains expanding globally.
Amazon’s newest investment is not only the company’s first foray into the prefab construction segment, it could also gain a stronger foothold in the smart home category.