Retailers expansion plans up 5 percent over last year

Issue 30 April 12, 2012

Retailer expansion plans increase five percent over last year, ChainLinks report says

The report covers the plans of more than 2,500 U.S. retailers. Researchers say retailers are modestly increasing expansion plans over the past few months, a positive trend. More

Early registration to September conference offers reduced cost

Retail executives, architects and engineers can save money by registering early for the Sept. 12-13 event. Early registration starts May 15. More

Strip center vacancy rates decline for first time in nearly seven years

Rents inching upward, too, according to new report from Reis Inc. More

Supervalu plans 100 remodels, 50 new Save-a-Lot stores this year

The company operates 4,300 stores across its various brands in the United States. More

New book on retail projects to appear in monthly chapters on RDC website

The book by architect Jud Kline will explore strategies from concept to opening day. Read the introduction for a preview. More

Bed, Bath & Beyond to open 40 new stores across its brand portfolio

The company operates nearly 1,000 locations with its various brand concepts. More

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