The Lifestyle Format Still Has Legs AS IT MATURES, THE LIFESTYLE CENTER SERVES NEW MARKETS AND USES by Jeff Green January 2007 Published Online Once a retail format has proven its strength and increased dramatically in numbers, it seems only natural to ask, can we have too much of a good thing? With respect to […]
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Chasing Customers
Chasing Customers Jeff Green CEO, Jeff Green Partners Any successful retailer wants to grow, but how many want to own a bricks-and-mortar retail operation these days? The question is especially interesting if they already enjoy the efficiencies and “clean room” advantages of a catalog and/or online retail presence. The answer, of course, is that plenty […]
Viewing Retail as a Journey, Not Simply a Destination; Today’s Consumer Makes Interesting Choices
Viewing Retail as a Journey, Not Simply a Destination; Today’s Consumer Makes Interesting Choices AFTER ADVENT OF LIFESTYLE CENTERS, WHAT’S NEXT? “HYBRID CENTER” BEST DESCRIBES NEEDED FOCUS Jeff Green CEO, Jeff Green Partners Over the last decade, the lifestyle center has captured the imagination of retail real estate developers, prestigious merchants, consumers and the general […]
Fortunoff Begins Liquidation
The final nail is in the coffin for Fortunoff. The sale will continue until all merchandise is liquidated. So, what was Fortunoff’s downfall? I believe it was an ill-defined brand. Being known as they were for such varied merchandise as jewelry, home furnishings and outdoor furniture, Fortunoff’s model was one of a specialty department store, […]
Big Box Vacancies
Big box vacancies are increasing exponentially. The following article from the St. Louis Post Dispatch does a great job of framing the issue and suggesting some alternative (and VERY creative) reuses.
Macy’s Huge Lay Off
I don’t get it. How can Macy’s cut 7,000 employees by only closing 11 stores. It doesn’t make sense. I am on watch for a second round of Macy’s store closings.
