Macy's Inc. across the country re-branded many department stores from both the Federated and May families simply as "Macy's" in attempt to create a true, national brand. Nowhere has that task been tougher than in Chicago where residents have...
Stories in both major Chicago daily papers said that the FBI has information that there may be plans to attack Chicago and Los Angeles area malls during the holiday shopping season. ...
Let's see what you think. Here's a sampling of what's filling up my e-mail inbox: • Many men would rather spend time on famously unpleasant activities than go to a mall, according to a poll conducted for Yahoo by Harris Interactive. More than...
Grocery store chain Albertsons awarded Jones Lang LaSalle with an exclusive marketing agreement to sell a 72-store portfolio totaling 3.2 million square feet. Located in nine southeastern, central and western states, JLL is offering the portfolio...
Restoration Hardware Inc., the California-based home-furnishings chain, agreed to be acquired by buyout firm Catterton Partners for $267 million. The $6.70-a-share offer is more than double Restoration Hardware's closing price yesterday, the...
The Galleria's owner, General Growth Properties, is also facing the prospect of substantial punitive damages because the jury found the company acted with “malice, oppression or fraud” by interfering with negotiations between the restaurant chain...
Kohl's Corp. plans to make all its newly built stores environmentally friendly through measures such as using sustainable materials and cutting down on energy costs, starting with stores open next fall. The company plans to follow guidelines to...
While the U.S. housing slowdown is crimping sales at numerous home furnishings retailers, it isn't stopping Crate and Barrel from forging ahead with plans to expand its offshoot CB2 brand. Crate and Barrel opens its first New York-based CB2 store...
An interesting report in the USA Today talks of some of the contradictions arising from the rebuilding efforts. The city's casinos have bounced back and condo construction is booming, but some are worried it's happening too fast. ...
