Monthly Archives: April 2009

Retail Sales Fell for the First Time in 2009

It seems ‘The Secret’ could not be applied to retail sales and despite all the positive thinking and earnest hoping for a turnaround, retail sales fell in the month of March. USA Today reports that this is the first decline of the year. Falling some 1.1%, according to the Commerce Department, the decline came as a [...]

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C-Store News Covers MZ Survey

Conveinience Store News released a story today covering Miller Zell’s Bridge Over Troubled Waters survey.  Click here to read Barb Francella’s perspective on the research.

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Family Dollar Selling More Food During Recession

A few weeks ago we posed the question, “Will Americans go back to their old spending habits when the recession ends.” Although this question poses a particular challenge for CPG’s, it’s quite far-reaching. As was expected, Family Dollar stores have seen a 33% increase in profit as a result of the economy, with food and [...]

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Dubai Retail Shifting Position – Rebranding for Bargins?

Interesting news on what’s happening in Dubai retail. The place that was branded as the epitome of luxury may have to pull back on that image considering the world economy. 
“Dubai’s transformation from desert backwater to commercial hub has attracted retailers from around the world, including Spain’s Inditex, owner of fashion chain Zara, British luxury retailer Harvey [...]

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