Industry Headlines: April 19, 2012
- Retailers give out freebies for Earth Day: Any big plans for Earth Day? It’s practically here. (LA Times)
- Westfield Sells 7 U.S. Malls to Starwood for $1 Billion: The company is getting out of non-core US assets and deeper into development. (Bloomberg)
- Retail spends on social media as e-commerce growth slows: The online shopping gold rush is settling down, so retailers may find better returns focusing on social media. (Computer Weekly)
- U.S. retail sales beat expectations: March went substantially better than expected. Let’s hope that trend continues. (Globe and Mail)
- Non-food boosts retail sector after unseasonably warm March: British retail also saw a boost in March. (Brand Republic)
- Globalization of retail will sharpen best practices: A look at the upcoming Retail Real Estate World Summit. (Retail Traffic)
- Millennials more likely to buy brands that use Facebook: Looking to reach millenials? Make sure your presence is known online. (Luxury Daily)
- A Bald Barbie to Comfort Kids with Cancer: Speaking of social engagement, Mattel’s awareness of its social reputation led to a fantastic new product for a great cause. (Good)
- Target to test Wal-Mart’s mettle in Canada: The battle of the big boxes is heating up. (Baltimore Sun)
