Looking At Opportunities In “B” Malls Mall productivity is on the rise again, and with “A” malls trading at astronomical prices, “B” properties are attractive for the savvy retail investor. Jeff Green For some time now, experts have been saying that traditional malls are dying. And, certainly throughout the recession, we saw a number of […]
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Sale of Sur La Table may be recipe for growth
Sale of Sur La Table may be recipe for growth Amy Martinez / The Seattle Times The sluggish economy may be causing people to cut back in most areas of their life, but the kitchen is not one of them. Seattle-based Sur La Table, a growing kitchenware chain that got its start nearly 40 years […]
Parents seek back-to-school shopping bargains
Parents seek back-to-school shopping bargains Courtenay Edelhart / Bakersfield Californian Mother of two Mellissa Barker will spend about the same amount on this year’s back-to-school clothes and supplies as she did last year, but she’s comparison shopping to be sure she gets the best bargains. “I’m looking around here for now,” said Barker, 37, while […]
The New Fall Shopping Guide
Retailers’ summer optimism makes for better sales after consumer confidence plunged. Quentin Fottrell / SmartMoney Recent market volatility and an uncertain economic outlook may be enough to make shoppers renew recession-era vows of frugality. They may get some help from a surprising place — retailers once again struggling to drum up sales. Most years, spending […]
Investors Show Faith in JC Penney, Barnes & Noble’s Future
Investors Show Faith in JC Penney, Barnes & Noble’s Future Elaine Misonzhnik / Retail Traffic …Both retailers have taken significant steps to improve their standing. Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-reader has been among the most popular e-readers available. In July, Consumer Reports declared the Nook Simple Touch Reader the best e-reader on the market, marking […]
Tax-free weekend kicks off
Tax-free weekend kicks off David Kaplan / Houston Chronicle Cynthia DeLeon describes herself as “a smart shopper.” On her work break Friday she zipped through the Palais Royal at 4438 North Freeway, picking out back-to-school clothes for her daughter and grandson. She was taking advantage of the tax-free holiday, and she brought coupons. DeLeon, a Houston Community […]
