May 15, 2012
Despite tightened budgets among local governments nationwide, representatives of municipalities and economic development groups are heading to RECon in force to court retail development at the Cities of the World Pavilion. Hundreds of city representatives attend RECon each year, and … Continue reading
May 8, 2012
RECon registration is up this year over last year, reflecting a business climate that is improving steadily, if not as quickly as everyone might like. The number of registrants approached 26,000 by week’s end; there were fewer than 25,000 by … Continue reading
April 13, 2012
ICSC is gearing up for one of its highest-profile conferences to date: the Retail Real Estate World Summit, this year titled “The Globalization of Retail.” The meeting is scheduled for September 12–14 at China’s Shanghai International Convention Center. “This event … Continue reading
March 16, 2012
Americans are splurging on their pets, presenting a growth opportunity for retailers. Spending by pet owners on food and supplies, medicine, trips to the vet, grooming and the like grew 5.3 percent from the year before, to $50.96 billion, according … Continue reading
February 13, 2012
ICSC Taps Four Unique “Outliers” NEW YORK, February 13, 2012 – Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people will be the opening keynote speaker on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the International Council … Continue reading
February 8, 2012
Imagine that you are an undergraduate or graduate student walking into the Las Vegas Convention Center to attend your first RECon. Just grasping the elementary parts of the program experience would be challenging: “Where is Registration?” “Where do I find … Continue reading
February 8, 2012
Mall landlords are always looking for ways to detain their customers just a little longer. Uruguay’s Punta Carretas Shopping, housed in a former prison in Montevideo, appears to be quite good at it: This year the 18-year-old shopping center is … Continue reading
January 26, 2012
January 20, 2012
Brazilians and Chinese who want to visit the United States will have a much easier time under an executive order issued by President Obama on Jan. 19. “The more folks who visit America, the more Americans we get back to … Continue reading
November 22, 2011
American Express is once again teaming up with small retailers nationwide to encourage consumers to shop on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 26. During last year’s event, small retailers reported a sales surge. “Last year, we saw a 28 percent … Continue reading
