Industry Headlines: July 21
- Borders plans to liquidate, ending 40-year-old bookstore chain: It’s a sad day for the retailer and its employees, for readers and for many shopping centers. (Ann Arbor)
- Retailers rush to offer women stylish fitness apparel: Lululemon, Altheta, and other high-end fitness fashion retailers are doing very well. (LA Times)
- What’s cool for back to school? Mobile tech: New jeans and notebooks are important, but without a new phone or tablet, students just don’t feel ready for fall. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?: Social media policies are more important than ever. (AOL Small Business)
- Retailers May Push Consumers’ Limits This Back-To-School Season: Higher cotton prices may lead to a bit of a tightrope-walk for retailers next month. (NASDAQ)
- Gap Goes Social To Fuel Digital Engagement: A great case-study of Gap’s social marketing. (MediaPost)
- The gospel according to Forever 21: A look at the fast-fashion retailer’s roots as it makes its move into London. (The Guardian)
- Department store discounts not enough to tempt jittery shoppers: Australian shoppers are balking, and this time around deep discounts aren’t enough to win them back. (WAToday)
- We’re not boring, insists mall owner: Westfield responds to allegations that New Zealand malls are dull. (New Zealand Herald)
- Giant Mall King of Prussia Makes Plans to Get Even Giant-er: The mega-mall has announced a two storey expansion. (Racked)
- Costco expected to open six new stores in Australia: Costco’s Australian debut has been quite successful so far. (Herald Sun)
