- Retail rebound: ‘A list’ spaces are back in style: Recovery arrives for those at the top, but other centers and retailers still struggle. (Chicago Business)
- Well-Off, Educated and Tech Savvy: The New Couponer: Think coupons are a tactic to bring in lower-income customers? Not quite. Many of the most dedicated couponers have annual household incomes that top $100,000.
- Target ponders shifting design launches to December: Limited designer lines have been a huge success for Target. Could they be used to make the holidays even merrier? (Star Tribune)
- Wal-Mart: ‘U.S. Business Is Back on Track': At least for Wal-Mart, thinks are looking good once more. (Forbes)
- Sears closing of top locations opens door for U.S. rival: Looks like doors are opening for Nordstrom’s move north. (Globe and Mail)
- NPD: Shoppers Mastering Art Of ‘Showrooming': When shoppers use retail locations as dressing rooms for online shops, there may be an opportunity to convert them to customers. (MediaPost)
- Hear No Evil: While it can be tempting to avoid the headache of tuning in to the things people are saying about your brand online, it’s sure to cause problems in the long run. (NRF Stores)
- Want a job? Retail’s got them: Retail hiring is on the rise, even if the workforce is reluctant to apply. (Retailing Today)
- Small-shop leasing a challenge for landlords, conference told: Mid-sized retailers are doing okay, but for the spaces that really need a small shop, landlords are coming up empty. (Shopping Centers Today)
- Palms mall owners defend building safety: A $20 million rebuilding effort after the Christchurch earthquakes of the past two years threatened by rumors of shoddy construction. (3 News)
