Industry Headlines: August 12th
- Designer logos are a fashion no-go: In a trend that seems to come around every decade, designers are de-emphasizing their logos once more. Has the recession has caused an upsurge in subtlety? (Telegraph, UK)
- ‘The mall evolves’: Taubman comes back from recession with eye on changing marketplace: A profile of Taubman’s success through the recession. (Crain’s Detroit Business)
- NPD: Consumers spending more, but shopping later for BTS: If you haven’t seen a push of BTS shoppers, you may still have one to look forward to. (Retailing Today, US)
- Independent retailers face challenges that chains don’t: It may serve to help independent retailers lease a location that will work for them. (USA Today, US)
- Jobs Up 45% In The Last 12 Months: The NZ job market is looking good. (Voxy, NZ)
- Rochdale shopping centre abandons ‘Muslim-friendly lavatories’: The story of an abortive attempt at cultural sensitivity. (Telegraph, UK)
- Colony May Lose Xanadu, $2 Billion N.J. Mall With Indoor Skiing: After years of development woes, Xanadu may remain a dream. (Bloomberg, US)
- Mall Networks rebrands, cites growth: The retailer loyalty program provider has taken the name Cartera Commerce. (Mass High Tech, US)
- Shoppers like new Santa Monica mall with ocean view: After a major remodeling project that took the mall from indoors to out, shoppers flock back. (LA Times, US)
- Local malls extend hours for tax holiday: Simon plans for tax holiday extension. (Boston Globe, US)
- Retail rituals have pitfalls if not done well: Rituals (like birthday celebrations) can go a long ways toward making shoppers feel at home, but done wrong, they can be quite offputting. (UPI, US)
- States’ Tax Holidays Are Irresponsible, Critics Say: The discussion on tax holidays continues (NPR, US)
- The Eyes Have It: Sunglass Hut debuts technology that makes sunglasses shopping easier and more social. (NRF Stores Blog, US)
- Why Is David Lynch Pimping This Handbag?: A look at the big budget, big name advertising film. (Slate, US)
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