In the latest edition of Retail Rap, I discuss the medical-retail trend and possible reasons for why it hasn’t caught on like I thought it would. Back in late 2009-early 2010, I started seeing an uptick in medical users setting up shop in retail centers. I thought, “This is going to be a trend!” I […]
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Burger Bonanza: Rare or well-done?
In my latest Retail Rap column, I take a look at the growing “burger joint” trend and discuss the long term prospects for these restaurants. You have to ask yourself: Are burger joints here to stay or is this just the latest themed restaurant concept that will overextend itself and fall off the map in […]
Big Names – Small(er) Stores
Many retailers are downsizing their operations and squeezing into buildings with less square footage that feature more effective store plans. In this week’s Retail Rap column, I discuss this trend, how different retailers are implementing it and how I see it effecting both the companies looking to make changes and consumers who shop at these […]
Baby Boom…or Bust?
Many retailers serving the over-50 crowd have struggled thanks to a lack of fashion options for this key demographic. In my latest Retail Rap column, I discuss some of the challenges facing retailers in this sector and what we can expect to see as time goes on. I’ve been thinking about this a lot and […]
Irrational Optimism?
While I see nothing wrong with being optimistic, it still may be too early to claim that “retail is back” in the wake of early signs of economic recovery. In my first edition of Retail Rap, my new twice-monthly column for Chain Store Age, I discuss some of the signs of recovery and what this […]
