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  • Mall of America 'Debuts' a pop-up collection

    On Nov. 16, the Mall of America will open the doors on a revolving collection of pop-up shops that will come and go throughout the year.   Branded as Debut, the 2,500-sq.-ft. space will be kicked off by an eclectic selection of nine brands including Askov Finlayson, West Elm Local, Woolrich, Pomegranate, and Laurel Way by Pam Mondale.  

  • Holiday 2016: Retailers Should Focus on Value AND Price

    U.S. shoppers expect to spend more this holiday season, but also to drive a harder bargain, demanding more competitive pricing and an enhanced shopping experience  

  • Staples leverages new app to assist business customers

    Staples’ business division is using a mobile app to help customers visualize site assessments.  

  • Santa to take flight at 12 Taubman malls

    Taubman is taking the Santa experience to a higher level — literally — at 12 malls this holiday season.   On Nov. 11, the mall owner and manager will debut “Santa’s Flight Academy,” where kids will be able to register as members of the jolly old elf’s flight crew, help Sleigh Mechanic George or Reindeer Caretaker Flash prepare for liftoff and engage in what Taubman is describing as an “immersive holiday experience.”  

  • Alibaba drives quarterly revenue despite Chinese economy

    China’s sluggish economy didn’t stop Alibaba from increasing revenue by 55% for the September quarter.  

  • Name change for P&R Architects

    Architectural firm P+R Architects (Perkowitz + Ruth Architects), based in Long Beach, California, has changed its name to Retail Design Collaborative.   

  • Searching for Cubs championship gear? Look no further than Uber

    Uber wants to put championship gear commemorating the Cubs’ World Series victory into fans’ hands as quickly as possible.   Through a partnership with licensed sports merchandise e-retailer Fanatics, Uber launched a program that enables Cubbies fans to purchase championship hats and t-shirts directly through the ride-hailing app, according to Recode.  

  • Report: Disillusioned Black Friday shoppers will head online

    Black Friday may be considered one of the biggest shopping events of the year, but interest among consumers continues to dwindle.   Specifically, 31% of respondents in the United States said they have always disliked shopping on Black Friday, and 29% believe it is simply a marketing trick with retailers manipulating pricing to convince consumers they are getting a good deal.   
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