Industry Headlines: November 29, 2012
- Retailers Keep Deals Flowing on 13% Holiday-Sales Jump: Every part of the Thanksgiving weekend increased from last year’s already-impressive numbers. (Bloomberg)
- U.S. shopping malls cater to shifting demographics: Flexibility is key to thriving in a changing world. (Reuters)
- Flaunt your green, conference told: Greenwashing does no one any good, but neither does hiding your greener side. (Shopping Centers Today)
- Urban Outfitters Serves Striped Bass in Bid for Shoppers: Retailers are bringing in restaurants to lure shoppers to their more tangible goods. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
- Lines by Madonna and other celebs pop up in stores: Celebrity lines are huge this holiday season. (Miami Herald)
- Target begins cross-Canada caravan marketing blitz ahead of holidays: Just a few short months before the retailer’s Canadian locations open, it’s drumming up popular support. (Financial Post)
- Which Mobile Commerce Apps Won On Black Friday?: We all know shoppers are using their smartphones in the mall, but what are they doing with them? (TechCrunch)
- Shopping’s Great Age Divide: Speaking of smartphones, you can probably guess which shoppers are doing the most with theirs. (Wall Street Journal – subscription)
- Walmart strike proves to be a turkey: Labor difficulties did not significantly hurt the retailer’s big holiday plans over the weekend. (RetailingToday)
- Taubman Centers Reporting Strong Black Friday Traffic: A look at how the company supported its retailers on the big day. (Forbes)
- Malls make their move: A look at how many malls are preparing for a new generation of shoppers. (U~T San Diego)
- Guelph mall will restore nativity scene: It’s a narrow road to walk, to meet the needs of many shoppers. (The Record)
- Cyber Monday Was a Monster — But We Still Love Shopping in Stores: A slew of amazing online deals was only enough to keep pace with the rest of the retail industry over the weekend. (Time)
