Industry Headlines: April 11, 2013
- How shopping malls are being transformed into true city centres: Or how the rebranding and redevelopment of shopping centers into city centers makes mall-haters take a fresh look. (Burnaby News Leader)
- JC Penney Ousts CEO Ron Johnson, Ullman Returns: Less than a year and a half into his reign, Ron Johnson has been ousted. So much for the Applification of JC Penney. (Time)
- Cold spurs duvet sales and car maintenance: A cold, extended winter may have deterred shoppers from starting in on their summer wardrobes, but some retailers are enjoying it. (The Telegraph)
- M&S boosts sub-brands: Marks & Spencer strives to adapt to its international markets. (Business Standard)
- T.J. Maxx finds women not falling victim to fashion trends: You’ve probably already figured this out, but women want their fashion personalized these days. (Retailing Today)
- Rich People Are Less Loyal to Specific Brands: Good news for anyone hoping to reach a more upscale demographic. (AdWeek)
- Fashion’s Night Out Moves To Manchester: First FNO retreated from North America, and now it’s packing up and heading North. (Vogue)
- Does art belong in our commercial shopping centres?: Malls have been using their space for art for ages… but is it a good idea? (The Guardian)
- How Brands Are Passed Down (And Up) Between Generations: Looking to reach teens? How about their parents? (MediaPost)
- VisitBritain finds Australians now fourth biggest spenders in UK: Not only that – they’re the most likely to plan to shop. (Courier Mail)
- Tied to the Mall, J.C. Penney and Macy’s Need Each Other: They might be competitors in hundreds of malls, but they also rely on each other. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
- SA reaps rewards of public holiday trade: This probably won’t shock most folks, but shoppers enjoy being able to shop on public holidays—to the tune of $57 million in Southern Australia last year. (Inside Retail)
