Michigan Mall morphs into a business center with retailWhat once was Michigan’s Mall of Monroe, between Detroit and Toledo, was devoid of traffic for years after the departure of anchors like Target and J.C. Penney’s. Conn’s optimizes distribution for next-day delivery Conn’s HomePlus is leveraging vendor-managed inventory (VMI) technology to ensure products are available for delivery the day after a customer order. Survey: Are consumers ready for metaverse shopping? A new survey reveals consumer interest in – and familiarity with – the metaverse as a retail channel. 5Qs for Placer’s RJ Hottovy on how data is driving store expansion How traffic data is leading retailers to the right markets, not just the hot markets. Millennials are the new Gen X – retailers turn to Gen Z A new generation is captivating retailers with its technological sophistication and interest in digital experiences. Done Deal: Aaron’s Company completes acquisition of BrandsMart USA BrandsMart USA has a new owner. The retailer with the best personalization is… Two retailers have actually tied for the top spot in the fifth annual Retail Personalization Index. Academy Sports + Outdoors to open 80 to 100 stores during next five years Academy Sports + Outdoors finished the year strong on its top and bottom lines, and posted its 16th consecutive quarter of positive comp sales. Batteries Plus store growth continues nationwide Batteries Plus continues to power onward with an expanded presence nationwide. The mall operator that just set a sales per square foot record is… PREIT, the mall owner which years ago set a minimum average sales-per-sq.-ft. number as a marker for dispossession, now finds itself with record-high receipts. First Previous 69 70 71 72 73 Next Last