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Why Store Closures Present Opportunity for Retail Real Estate

In the first quarter each year, announcements of store closings often fuel speculation about the state of physical retail and the strength…

As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic —…

What We’ve Learned from 20 Years of Trying Virtual Try-Ons

According to recent estimates, there are over 26 million ecommerce sites globally. Still, despite the convenience and wealth of choice that online shopping…

ICSC Research: New Store Openings Boost Online Sales 6.9%

New research from trade organization ICSC highlights the inextricable link between physical stores and online sales and the surprising fact that Gen…

Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are…

ICSC Creates Platform to Help Members Research Properties for Lease and Sale

ICSC has launched ICSC Marketplaces IQ, a centralized platform designed to help retailers search commercial and retail properties for lease or sale,…

Post-COVID Shopping Center Strategies: ‘Digital Districts’ and Landlord-Tenant Collaboration

The pandemic has weighed heavily on brick-and-mortar retail in general and shopping centers in particular, but the industry is now emerging into…

Stimulus Checks Spur 5.3% Jump in January Retail Sales

Retail sales rose higher than expected in January, reaching a total of $568 billion, a 5.3% increase from December 2020, according to…

Holiday 2020: Why Target Soared While Nordstrom Faltered

Additional results for the 2020 holiday season are coming in, and the outlook is rosy despite the unprecedented challenges: Adobe Analytics pegged…

ICSC: Despite Online Shopping Surge, Brick-and-Mortar Plays a Vital Omnichannel Role

Black Friday 2020 was harsh for brick-and-mortar retailers, with traffic down an estimated 49% compared to 2019 according to data from Sensormatic…

Mall Recovery Report: Quick Rebound Or Long-Term Struggle?

Even before COVID-19 dealt a body blow to “non-essential” physical retailers, malls were experiencing significant business headwinds — particularly in the “B”…

NRF, ICSC Call On Government To Help Retailers Weather The Coronavirus Panic

Industry groups are sounding the call for the U.S. government to assist retailers hit hard by both voluntary and mandated social distancing,…

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