- Retail, consumer survey fuel recovery hopes: February’s retailer sale were better than expected in the UK, taking some weight off quite a few shoulders. (Reuters)
- Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa: It won’t overtake fast food anytime soon, but the artisan food market might be worth taking a look at. (China Daily)
- Bill would switch “President’s Day” to “Washington’s Birthday.”: Along with the branding change, this could impact retail sales as a long weekend could be lost in many years. (National Retail Federation)
- Malls review mix as fashion falters: Fashion has long been a staple of shopping centers everywhere, but Australian centers are considering whether it’s time to cut down. (The Age)
- Teens have more savvy and cash, and Portland-area malls are taking note: Shopping centers and teens are always a potentially volatile mix, but turning them away may mean turning away a valuable demographic, one that increasingly makes household purchasing decisions. (Oregon Live)
- Canadian retailers warn of ‘slow growth, no momentum’: As major US retailers move into the country, homegrown retailers grow nervous. (The Globe and Mail)
- 10 Consumer Trends Wreaking Havoc On Brands: A broad look at the things changing our landscape. (Forbes)
- The Indie Woman: A close look at the demographic of women 28-34, either the end of generation X or the start of the millennials. (AdWeek)
- General Growth to buy 11 Sears department store sites: This is an interesting acquisition. The company is buying up underperforming anchors to either find new tenants or redevelop the space. (Chicago Tribune)
- Risky Retail Bet in Manhattan Turns Rosy: Though it seemed like a longshot, an indoor shopping centre in Manhattan has turned out very well. (New York Times)
- Shopping Centre Council tells ACCC it won’t cooperate on retail tenancy code of conduct: The gloves are coming off in the conflict over the voluntary code that may soon be in place in Australia. (SmartCompany)
