The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) recognized their list of the top retailers of 2009 today at the RECon convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. This wasn’t the usual suspects – Walmart, Whole Foods, Urban Outfitters, etc. ICSC highlighted boutique owners who provide a unique customer experience that draws shoppers to retail centers. This is of special note right now when shopping centers are struggling to keep space rented while continuing to attract consumers. The more a retailer can help by offering an interesting product in a customer-centric setting the better.
What is also noteworthy is that all of these retailers are focused on the customer first. The products involve a personal experience where the customer is either involved in the creation of the product or gets distinctly personal service when shopping. Click here to read the full story.
The winners are:
The Blue Jeans Bar, San Francisco, CA
