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Teen apparel retailer rue21 is celebrating the opening of its 700th store, in New Braunfels, Texas. The chain is on track to open 110 locations this year.

Commented president and CEO Bob Fisch: “We remain one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. I would like to thank our real estate, construction and field teams and recognize their hard work, which allows us to celebrate another significant milestone for rue21."

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In the Jan. 27 edition of SiteTalk, we asked our readers to comment on the recent announcement that Cordish Cos. would build an upscale outlet center and entertainment district near Omaha, Neb., and if that development signaled the beginning of more ground-up projects. This is what one reader had to say:

By Michael Webster

The popular reference to “the new norm” in retail understates the significant transformation underway.

Even as the economy improves, consumers will continue to be driven by the search for value and the need to save time. At the same time, growing numbers of consumers are embracing not only the Internet, but also mobile and social networking technologies.