Industry Headlines: February 23
- Retailers revamp with a high-tech makeover: Are greeting robots and the like the future of retail? (The Globe and Mail)
- Proof that tablets are here to stay: If there was any doubt… (Shop.org)
- RioCan chief says half of acquisitions this year will be in the U.S.: Pleased with the performance of its U.S. portfolio, RioCan continues to expand its investments(Winnipeg Free Press)
- Virtual shop perfect for the young and upwardly mobile: Window shopping becomes far more literal with the advent of QR code adverts. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Record gap between highest and lowest shop rents: The high street suffering strikes far and wide. (Reuters)
- Where Gen Y Will Shop in 2012: Luxury and menswear is on the rise. See what else the studies have to say. (Forbes)
- Early Spring for Home Improvement: A light winter has home improvement retailers happy as spring cleaning and renovations start early. (Wall Street Journal)
- Costco cuts a path into competition: The retailer is planning significant expansion. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Menswear and Oxblood: Trends You’ll See at the Mall this Fall: Another look at what’s to come. (Daily Finance)
- Shopping centres set to get bigger: New trading hours in Perth could mean significant retail expansion in the area. (The West Australian)
