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Kimco intros curbside pickup at centers in Texas
One of the largest owners of outdoor retail centers in the United States is rolling out a curbside pickup program that it has trademarked and will roll out to its entire portfolio.
Analysis: Amazon dominated web traffic in March
Consumers turned to a familiar e-commerce site as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe.

Newmark execs take pay cuts

As stores remain closed and rents go unpaid, top executives at the real estate companies that run malls and shopping centers continue to take pay cuts.
Shoptalk postponed until September; also holding virtual events

Shoptalk, one of the retail industry’s biggest annual events, is among the many shows that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 data tool becomes available to help retailers assess store locations

A software company has created a free tool to help retailers assess their store locations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simon plans to re-open 49 malls and outlets in May

The nation’s biggest mall owner is about to make the nation’s grandest move back into business.
Mall stocks rise on first day of trading this week

The stocks of leading REITs including PREIT, Macerich, Tanger, and Simon all rose when the market opened on Monday. How could that be?
Texas malls open for curbside pick-up

Texas Governor Greg Abbot allowed malls and shopping centers to sell online and deliver purchases curbside beginning last Friday, and several jumped at the chance.
Analysis: Most ‘prudent’ way forward is for Penney to file for bankruptcy

News that J.C. Penney is in advanced talks with lenders about its bankruptcy options comes as no surprise.
L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent

The owner of Victoria’s Secret accused Sycamore Partners of “buyer’s remorse” in trying to back out of a deal to buy a majority stake in the struggling lingerie retailer.

Kimco intros curbside pickup at centers in Texas

Analysis: Amazon dominated web traffic in March

Newmark execs take pay cuts

Shoptalk postponed until September; also holding virtual events

COVID-19 data tool becomes available to help retailers assess store locations

Simon plans to re-open 49 malls and outlets in May

Mall stocks rise on first day of trading this week

Texas malls open for curbside pick-up

Analysis: Most ‘prudent’ way forward is for Penney to file for bankruptcy

L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent