I’ve talked a lot about the downsizing trend over the past several months, but lately I’ve begun to wonder at what point we stop looking at this as a trend and begin looking at it as a fundamental shift in the big box and power center dynamic. In my latest Retail Rap column, I examine […]
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Retail Rap: 2013 Outlook
Any discussion about what’s on tap for 2013 has to start with the economy and consumer spending. Even though there are signs of recovery, including recent successes by the Dow and an improving housing market, consumers still appear to be nervous to open their wallets. In the latest edition of my Retail Rap column with […]
Turning the Page on Bookstores
It’s no secret that big booksellers like Borders and Barnes & Noble are experiencing financial difficulties, but I believe this presents small bookstores with a unique opportunity that I discuss in the latest edition of Retail Rap, my twice-monthly column with Chain Store Age. With bookselling giants like Barnes & Noble losing money and closing […]
