U.S. department stores gained market share last year for the first time in 30 years, according to Custom Growth Partners. Though the increase was just a single basis point — from 2.4 percent in 2009 to 2.5 percent last year … Continue reading →
For executives looking to integrate rapidly evolving social-media technology into their daily work, the Social Media Pavilion, located at S222 Q Street, is probably the place to be. The pavilion, sponsored by Cohn Marketing, is where they can explore ways … Continue reading →
How can a Canadian shopping centre professional based in India, help over 5000 needy young musicians in South Africa through his volunteer involvement with a California drum and bugle corps? “Facebook and the power of social media” says Phil McArthur, … Continue reading →
By Anna Robaton Growing up in the 1960s, Anthony Grossi watched Toronto’s transformation through the eyes of his father, a construction worker who labored on the iconic Toronto-Dominion Centre and other projects developed by The Cadillac Fairview Corp. “Toronto was … Continue reading →
Hot Retailer Awards – New and Future Retail Concepts At this session ICSC will unveil the winners of the 2011 Hot Retailer Awards selected through a survey of ICSC’s 55,000 plus members from around the world. This award honors … Continue reading →
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By Bennett Voyles While scouting Europe for new uses for some property, mahogany importer John Reid discovered the elegant covered shopping passages of Paris. Glass-covered shopping arcades had been popular in the notoriously rainy city for 29 years and in … Continue reading →
For the first time in two decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act has been revamped, meaning it is time again for retail owners to size up their properties accordingly and steer clear of costly noncompliance sanctions. Because the ADA is … Continue reading →