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Rob Samtmann | Jan 02, 2018 |
Retail News

"The Death of Retail Is Greatly Exaggerated"

This article is from The Robin Report (The Robin Report Article) and was written by Shelley E. Kohan.  Shelley’s accounting of the current and evolving retail world is, frankly, the best I have read to date.  So much so, I thought it was worth posting and sending to friends in the industry.  The easy story […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 19, 2017 |
Retail News

Most Popular Shopping Chain in Each State

Just thought this brief article was interesting… Foursquare put together a list of the most popular department stores, clothing stores, and big box store chains in each state across the US, based on its own visit data. Foursquare looked at the average number of visits per store in each state to determine its ranking. That […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 22, 2017 |
Retail News

Bon-Ton Closing 40 Stores in 2018

Troubled department store chain operator The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. will close at least 40 underperforming locations as the retailer attempts to turnaround its dismal financial performance. Bon-Ton disclosed that it would slash its footprint by dozens of stores in its third quarter financial results released early Thursday. The firm — which splits its headquarters between […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 01, 2017 |
Retail News

NEW STORES - September/October 2017

Please note, this list was compiled using a Google Alert for “new stores”.  The list is not guaranteed to be complete, but serves as a reference for the retail real estate community.  My hope is that it will be useful to you in some form or fashion.  In the least, it can serve as a sign […]
Rob Samtmann | Oct 31, 2017 |
Retail News

57 Gander Outdoors & Overtons to Open

Camping World Press Release According to this press release from the Camping World web site, at least 57 Gander Mountain stores will become Gander Outdoors or Overtons.  Camping World Press Release Guns.com Article The first 15-20 Gander Outdoors to open by 3/31/18 according to a Camping World SEC filing.  Guns.com Article
Rob Samtmann | Oct 11, 2017 |
Retail News

The Story of Casual Dining Restaurants

I liked this article because it simply is a good, current accounting of where the casual dining industry stands.  Morning Call Article If I start reading an article and find myself continuing, especially to the end, I imagine you might appreciate it as well.  Let me know if we can ever lend a hand in […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 27, 2017 |
Retail News

Toys R Us Files for Bankruptcy

As anticipated, Toys R Us ultimately filing for bankruptcy.  The Economist Article Toys R Us files for bankruptcy Ask young American parents about Toys R Us and they are likely to be able to sing a jingle from their childhood: “I don’t wanna grow up, ’cause maybe if I did, I couldn’t be a Toys […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 26, 2017 |
Retail News

The New World of Banking

    As Bank Branches Shrink, Closures Cause Shopping Centers to Rethink How Real Estate Space is Filled By Natalie Kostelni A little more than 10 years ago, Lower Providence got a rare chance to redefine a prominent intersection at Pawlings and Egypt Roads.  The construction of a 4,100-squre foot Commerce Bank would anchor a […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 24, 2017 |
Retail News

Wireless Stores, Fitness, & Discount Apparel Expanding

CoStar Article Some of the following are mentioned in the article.  Others, we just added to the list for your reference.  Wireless AT&T Boost Cricket MetroPCS Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Fitness Anytime Crunch Edge LA Fitness Life Time Fitness Maxx Fitness Orange Theory Planet Retro Snap Title Boxing UFC Gym Apparel Discounters Boscov’s Burlington HomeGoods Marshalls […]
Rob Samtmann | Aug 05, 2017 |
Retail News

Why Whole Foods Is Saving Amazon—Not the Other Way Around

I enjoyed this article because it’s an insightful explanation of why Whole Foods’ brick and mortar presence is so valuable to an online company like Amazon.  With the vast majority of retail sales still occurring in physical stores, it’s critical for online retailers to understand the physical in addition to the digital.  They are related […]

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