Economists and industry experts – and the data – agree on little when it comes to holiday sales.
In December, a mere ten days after the National Retail Federation proclaimed that a record 190 million consumers...more
Last week, Bloomberg reported that Toys “R” Us is in the early stages of a comeback, led by former executive and Tru Kids Inc. CEO Richard Barry, with designs on opening about a half-dozen stores in time for the 2019 holiday...more
6/26/2019
/ China ,
E-Commerce ,
Foreign Relations ,
G20 ,
Manufacturers ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
“Retail Apocalypse!” “Amazon Takeover!” “Goodbye, Brick-and-Mortar!” These reflect the flavor of headlines these past few years: one of a retail Armageddon, or the end as we know it of brick-and-mortar. ...more
In the opening montage of the American animated series, Pinky and The Brain, Pinky asks his best friend, The Brain: “What do you want to do tonight?” To which The Brain replies: “The same thing we do every night; try to take...more
Black Friday has traditionally been the day that retailers and consumers gleefully mark on their calendars. Since its inception in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Black Friday has been considered the blast-off point for the...more
We have blogged previously about the steady rise of e-commerce, the benefits and challenges of creating a cohesive omnichannel experience, and some of the special issues omnichannel creates for the landlord-tenant...more
8/4/2016
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Corporate Branding ,
E-Commerce ,
Geolocation ,
Know Your Customers ,
Location Data ,
Location Privacy ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Retail Market ,
Retail Sales ,
Retail Tracking ,
Retailers ,
Technology Sector ,
Tracking Systems
In late June, members of the local and national retail community convened at Goulston & Storrs’ Boston office to participate in an interactive panel discussion billed as RETAIL 2020: Future Ready. Panelists included Ben...more
For those that follow the mantra – “fortune favors the bold” – breaking ground in lesser known international retail frontiers may have significant pay-offs, as evidenced by the first-wave of retailers who made retail...more
Over the past few years, there has been a discouraging rash of mall vacancies and closings, as traditional department stores and retail chains have had to close shop, lick their wounds, and get back to the drawing board in...more