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May 2, 2013
Flipping the Coin

Last August in this space, I discussed the troubling sales trends and tumbling earnings from iconic retailer J.C. Penney, mentioning that the growing pains associated with implementing CEO Ron Johnson’s ambitious brand overhaul might have been a case of “too much too soon.”

Last August in this space, I discussed the troubling sales trends and tumbling earnings from iconic retailer J.C. Penney, mentioning that the growing pains associated with implementing CEO Ron Johnson’s ambitious brand overhaul might have been a case of “too much too soon.” Given that Ron Johnson is now ex-CEO, it’s clear that those growing pains were too much to overcome.

January 24, 2012
CBL to renovate four major malls in 2012

CBL & Associates Properties announced that in 2012 it will complete multimillion dollar renovations at four market-dominant CBL Malls, with projects scheduled for Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, N.C.; Post Oak Mall in College Station, Texas; Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg, Miss.; and Mall del Norte in Laredo, Texas.

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- CBL & Associates Properties announced that in 2012 it will complete multimillion dollar renovations at four market-dominant CBL Malls, with projects scheduled for Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, N.C.; Post Oak Mall in College Station, Texas; Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg, Miss.; and Mall del Norte in Laredo, Texas. 

The renovations are expected to be completed by the end of 2012.

December 22, 2011
REI Takes on Manhattan

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has opened its first Manhattan location, in the landmarked Puck Building in SoHo. The 35,000-sq.-ft. space (14,000 sq. ft. of selling space) has been restored to honor the iconic building’s more-than-century-old history — with a respect to detail evident throughout. How did REI come to select the Puck Building?

September 16, 2011
ICSC calls for 3% gain in holiday sales, down from 4.1% in 2010

The International Council of Shopping Centers said it expects holiday sales to increase 3% this year, which is below the 4.1% gain in 2010.

New York City -- The International Council of Shopping Centers said it expects holiday sales to increase 3% this year, which is below the 4.1% gain in 2010.

Holiday sales are expected to reach $250.2 billion, the highest since the 2007 peak, when spending totaled $251.7 billion, according to the group, whose forecast is among the first to come out for the holiday 2011 shopping season.

The ICSC predicted that holiday same-store sales will rise 3.5%, slightly lower than the 3.8% pace in 2010.

December 28, 2010
Spotlight on 
Protective Coating

Chain Store Age talked with Kenneth Trimber, president of Pittsburgh-based surface preparation and coatings consultant KTA-Tator Inc., about protective coatings and other measures that have become key to maintaining problem-free retail environments.


Maintenance issues have leapt to the forefront as retail expansion has slowed and retailers have turned their collective focus to maximizing the existing portfolios of stores.


Chain Store Age talked with Kenneth Trimber, president of Pittsburgh-based surface preparation and coatings consultant KTA-Tator Inc., about protective coatings and other measures that have become key to maintaining problem-free retail environments.


October 25, 2010
Sherwin-Williams Q3 profit flat, misses Street

Sherwin-Williams Co. reported Tuesday that it posted flat earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30....

December 28, 2008
Holiday Sales Tumble

Preliminary sales reports for the holidays paint a bleak picture for the nation’s retail industry....

August 31, 2008
Co-Opting Change

Michael Clark is no newbie to the hardware world. Though he landed at Chicago-based...

August 31, 2008
In the Driver’s Seat

Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, in Loveland, Colo., has reduced its annual energy bills 25% by...

April 30, 2008
Improving the Store Environment

A fresh coat of paint can be a retailer’s best friend when it comes...

February 29, 2008
Hardware’s Softer Side

If there was any one mantra among the True Value executives and consultants involved...

January 31, 2008
New to the Neighborhood

Build-A-Bear Workshop has created a vibrant and imaginative interactive city—Build-A-Bearville—that takes not only social...

January 31, 2008
Recall Reactions

Since last August, moms across the nation have been bombarded by mass recalls of...

December 31, 2007
Restoring Ceilings Cuts Costs

Aged and discolored acoustical ceilings can make a store look outdated and old before...

November 4, 2007
Survey: Toy Safety a Big Concern

Fenton, Mo., Although...

September 11, 2007
Toys “R” Us Launches Toy Safety Site

New York City, ...

September 9, 2007
Report: Toys "R" Us to Increase Toy Testing

New York City, ...

August 30, 2007
Picture Perfect

When Portrait Corp. of America (PCA) decided to initiate a reimaging program for its PictureMe!...

August 30, 2007
The Midas Touch

Anyone who builds in California—be it homes, hotels or retail stores—knows it’s a tough place...

March 31, 2007
Ambiguity Will Kill You

Go figure. After all these years, it ends up that Wal-Mart is commitment-phobic.At least, that’s...

November 27, 2005
Black Friday Jump-Starts Spending

New York City, ...

November 27, 2005
Black Friday Jump-Starts Spending

New York City, ...