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January 21, 2013

CSA Exclusive: Experts weigh in on Macy’s store closings

New York -- Macy’s January announcement that it would close some stores in 2013 seems to have generated a disproportionate amount of scrutiny. Is it business as usual for the department store retailer, or is the news representative of something more far-reaching?

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October 31, 2012

From Online to on the Street

By Peter Burgoyne, CBX

By Peter Burgoyne, peterb@cbx.com

August 28, 2012

7-Eleven TV taps Premier Retail Networks as exclusive ad sales representative

Premier Retail Networks LLC and Digital Display Networks Inc., creator and operator of 7-Eleven TV, announced a multi-year agreement under which PRN will be the exclusive advertising representative for 7-Eleven® TV.

San Francisco -- Premier Retail Networks LLC and Digital Display Networks Inc., creator and operator of 7-Eleven TV, announced a multi-year agreement under which PRN will be the exclusive advertising representative for 7-Eleven® TV. The agreement is effective immediately.

Under the new agreement, PRN will offer brands the opportunity to reach 100 million viewers monthly on 7-Eleven TV, America's largest single chain digital out-of-home network installed in approximately 4,400 locations.

August 15, 2012

Navigating a Social Media World

With more and more consumers accessing social network sites to gather input and post reviews, Chain Store Age spoke with Dick Reed, CEO of Just Media, on a subject that is a top priority for retailers across the board: how to reach out to consumers in today’s social media world.

Your company has done some detailed research on how consumers make buying decisions in today’s social media world. Tell us about it.

July 31, 2012

Toys ‘R’ Us announces new and renovated stores in 21 markets

Toys “R” Us said that by the end of 2012 it will have opened eight new stores and remodeled 13 existing locations to the side-by-side Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us model.

Wayne, N.J. -- Toys “R” Us on Tuesday said that by the end of 2012 it will have opened eight new stores and remodeled 13 existing locations to the side-by-side Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us model.

The retailer said the 21 stores across 13 states are representative of its strategy to bring both concepts together in an integrated store format.

April 23, 2012

U.S. lawmakers launch investigation into Wal-Mart bribery scandal

Two U.S. lawmakers are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores’ Mexican affiliate.

New York -- Two U.S. lawmakers are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores’ Mexican affiliate. Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Representative Henry Waxman, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Michael Duke, Wal-Mart CEO, requesting an in-person meeting with company officials.

April 17, 2012

RILA praises U.S.-Colombia trade deal

The Retail Industry Leaders Association expressed support of this week's announcement by President Barack Obama and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement will enter into force on May 15.

Arlington, Va. -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Tuesday expressed support of this week's announcement by President Barack Obama and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement will enter into force on May 15.

February 23, 2012

Casual Male representative teams with Great American Group for Kuwait store opening

Kuwait-based trading and contracting company The Standard Arabian Business & Enterprises Co., which represents Casual Male, said it will use Great American Group GA Store Opening Services program for a retail location in Kuwait.

Woodland Hills, Calif. -- Kuwait-based trading and contracting company The Standard Arabian Business & Enterprises Co., which represents Casual Male, said Thursday it will use Great American Group GA Store Opening Services program for a retail location in Kuwait.

The Sabeco project represents the first time Great American Group's new Store Opening Services have been used outside the United States.

December 19, 2011

Survey: Consumers likely to share opinions on customer service

A survey released Monday by Spherion Staffing Services said that when consumers have a positive customer service experience, they are more likely than ever before to share their opinions than in previous years, especially via social media, online review sites, and with the company itself.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- A survey released Monday by Spherion Staffing Services said that when consumers have a positive customer service experience, they are more likely than ever before to share their opinions than in previous years, especially via social media, online review sites, and with the company itself.

July 27, 2011

Charter Realty to lease Plaza South

Westport, Conn.-based Charter Realty & Development Corp. announced that it has been named the exclusive leasing representative for Plaza South, located in Newtown, Conn.

Newtown, Conn. -- Westport, Conn.-based Charter Realty & Development Corp. announced that it has been named the exclusive leasing representative for Plaza South, located in Newtown, Conn.

The plaza is currently fully occupied, and Charter Realty will be responsible for leasing a new 22,500-sq.-ft. building coming on line at the end of August.

Current tenants include The Meat House, Union Savings Bank, The Learning Experience and Cork’n Barrel.

July 21, 2011

Survey: Top 10 discounters with the best consumer perception

Target, Kohl's and J.C. Penney ranked highest among discounters in consumer perception in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex.

New York City -- Target, Kohl's and J.C. Penney ranked highest among discounters in consumer perception in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex. The company interviews 5,000 people each weekday from a representative U.S. population sample, more than 1.2 million interviews per year.

Here is YouGov’s Retail Buzz scores for discounters in the first half of 2011:

April 28, 2011

Retailers beware or rejoice?

By Jim McNeill and Gary K. Brucker Jr., McKenna Long & Aldridge

By Jim McNeill and Gary K. Brucker Jr., jmcneill@mckennalong.com, gbrucker@mckennalong.com

April 21, 2011

DLC names leasing exec

DLC Management Corp. announced Wednesday that it has named Michael Mahan as leasing representative in the firm’s Atlanta office, where he will handle a portion of the company’s Southeastern portfolio of shopping centers.

Tarrytown, N.Y. -- DLC Management Corp. announced Wednesday that it has named Michael Mahan as leasing representative in the firm’s Atlanta office, where he will handle a portion of the company’s Southeastern portfolio of shopping centers.

Mahan brings with him several years of commercial real estate experience, most recently as a leasing manager for Lamar Cos.

April 18, 2011

Mid-America closes on six retail leases at Chicago shopping centers

Mid-America Asset Management said that several retail leases have been completed at six shopping centers in Chicago’s western suburbs. Mid-America is the exclusive leasing representative of each of the centers.

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. -- Mid-America Asset Management said that several retail leases have been completed at six shopping centers in Chicago’s western suburbs. Mid-America is the exclusive leasing representative of each of the centers.

The Shops at South Elgin (South Elgin, Ill.) signed a lease for 6,604 sq. ft. with independent health food/vitamin retailer Fruitful Yield, to expand the current tenant’s space by 3,264 sq. ft. The newly expanded store is expected to open June 1.

October 31, 2008

Snapshots of a Changing Landscape

This is the month when U.S. voters are choosing what kind of change they...

May 31, 2008

Save Mart Receives Rebate for Energy-Efficient Store

(Oct. 9) Save Mart Supermarkets’ new store in Riverbank, Calif., has received a $46,000 rebate...

March 11, 2008

RILA Hires VP for Asset Protection

The Retail Industry leaders Association (RILA) recently announced the hiring of Paul Jones as VP...

January 31, 2008

Lease Accounting Changes

The FASB (Financial...