Can Retail Turn Things Around During the Holidays?

Can Retail Turn Things Around During the Holidays?

Retail real estate landlords can’t be blamed if they’re pessimistic about the coming holiday season. The king of the 20-percent-off coupon, Bed Bath & Beyond recently announced that it is closing 20 more stores than the 40 previously earmarked in April,...
Signs Point to a Strong Holiday Shopping Season

Signs Point to a Strong Holiday Shopping Season

It’s difficult to forecast anything but a strong holiday season for retailers, considering that the United States is experiencing a 49-year unemployment low. Wage growth is finally catching up as well, hitting the highest it’s increased in about a decade. A recent...

Does Anyone Care About Black Friday Anymore?

So far, it is not looking like a good holiday shopping season for retailers. Of course, who is really to know? It’s hard to even understand when the holiday season starts…or stops. To top that, different expert sources have varying crystal balls on the fate of the...