Ten Retailers Turning Department Stores Into Mini-Malls

The idea of the in-store shop has evolved from getting space on the department store’s floor and sharing marketing costs to a more formal relationship where brands lease floor space and create a shopping experience of their own…

Retail Sales Come in Strong, but Shoppers Still Wary

September retail sales were stronger than expected, raising hopes for the holiday season. But even with the surprising numbers, most merchants are still cautious and treading carefully around skittish consumers.
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