Report: U.S. retail development to slow in 2009
Encino, Calif.--With both consumer demand and financing drying up, developers are putting the brakes on new retail centers this year, according to the latest report from real estate investment firm...
Chain-store sales up 1.1 percent
New York--Retailers enjoyed a solid sales increase for the week ended Jan. 17, as U.S. chain-store sales were up 1.1 percent, according to the latest study from the International Council of Shopping...
February chain-store sales drop 0.1 percent
New York--U.S. chain-store sales for February decreased 0.1 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest study from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Finlay's future unclear
New York--The future of Finlay Fine Jewelry, known for operating a mix of licensed jewelry departments and standalone stores, is in doubt amid the economic crisis, according to a recent Securities and...
December retail sales drop 1.7 percent
New York--Slashing prices wasn't enough to entice consumers to spend this holiday season, as U.S. chain store sales fell 1.7 percent in December, compared with the same period last year, according to...
November retail sales see record fall
U.S. chain store sales fell a record 2.7 percent in November, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest study from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
March chain-store sales drop 2.1 percent
New York--U.S. chain store sales for March decreased 2.1 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest study from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Mother's Day, warm weather boost retail sales
New York--U.S. chain store sales increased 0.5 percent last week compared with the same period the year before, the first positive year-over-year rating since early December 2008 and the largest since...