- U.S. shopping-center NOI grew 3.6 percent in 2012: The economy may be slow, but malls are still finding ways to make it work. (Shopping Centers Today)
- Look for Thrills Without the Frills: The fall fashion season is looking pretty plain this year. (New York Times)
- We snoop to conquer: A look at how some centers and retailers are fighting to get useful data about their in-store shoppers. (The Economist)
- Study: For Stores, Social Media Still A Bust: Shoppers still aren’t comfortable being sold via social media. (MediaPost)
- Food courts fit for kings: A tour of some of the coolest food courts around the world. (ICSC)
- What Recession? Americans Regain a Craving for Luxury: Been a while since we’ve seen a ‘what recession?’ headline, or good news for luxury retail. (Wall Street Journal)
- The Most Stressed-Out Generation? Young Adults: Thinking of launching a pampering promotion? It might not be stressed-out moms that need it the most. (Time)
- ‘Nemo’ Will Take a Bite Out of February Retail: Another big storm, another big problem for retailers in the North-east US. (CNBC)
- State of the Union proposals carry wide impact for retail industry: A breakdown of the relevant portions of the SOTU address. (NRF)
- Retail sales growth slows as higher taxes kick in: January retail sales had just about the smallest bump possible. (Reuters)
- Study: ‘Showrooming’ a lesser threat than once thought: Shoppers are, by and large, enhancing their brick-and-mortar experience with mobile, not replacing it. (Retailing Today)
- Apple Closing 20 Retail Stores In Order To Expand Them, Accomodate More Customers: In a time when most electronics retailers are downsizing, Apple is taking over. (TechCrunch)
- Topshop Will Cautiously Go Where Zara, Uniqlo Won’t: US Malls: The brand is eager to explore American opportunities. (Racked)
