A Sears closes and a new idea takes shape at a Massachusetts mallThe day after the Sears closed at Eastfield Mall in Springfield, Massachusetts, the owners hired Cushman and Wakefield to open a new chapter for the 87-acre property that was the town’s first enclosed mall when it opened in 1967. Hudson’s Bay in joint venture with German department store giantHudson’s Bay Company has entered into a deal that will result in the merger of Germany’s two biggest department store chains — Galerie Kaufhof and Karstadt — and help the Canadian retail giant pay down its debt. Commentary: To survive, retailers must team up and make strategic partnership Scale seems to be integral to retail survival nowadays and we are seeing alliances between some of Europe’s largest retailer. The top apparel retailer of the year will be… Amazon is on track to hit a new milestone this year—at the expense of its biggest rival. Ala Moana Center to open 11 new stores this fall The world’s largest open-air shopping center is adding more tenants to its already robust lineup. High-end fashion brand takes new stance on unsold, fur-based merchandise British luxury fashion house Burberry Group is taking steps to improve its social and environmental reputation. Breaking Down the Online Sales Tax and its Effect on Free Shipping Now that online retailers have to pay sales tax, will they be able to afford free shipping as well? Westfield veteran to direct retail marketing at CBRE Heather Almond has been promoted to national director of consumer and retail marketing at CBRE. Lands’ End loss widens in Q2 The reduction of Lands' End in-store shops at Sears locations and declining same-store sales took a toll on the specialty lifestyle retailer’s second quarter earnings. Bon-Ton Stores reportedly to make a comeback It’s not over for bankrupt Bon-Ton Stores. First Previous 359 360 361 362 363 Next Last