Jeff Green Column

11/01/2011 - 2:32pm
‘Tis the Season…already?

Has anyone else noticed that the Christmas holiday “season” starts earlier and earlier each year?

10/12/2011 - 10:15am
That’s a Stretch

In past columns, I have talked about restaurant group think and the tendency of dining concepts to overfill a niche.

09/20/2011 - 4:36pm
Think Small?

In past columns, I’ve spent time discussing how supermarkets and big-box retailers are successfully rolling out smaller stores. What hasn’t been talked about much is how that trend is starting to spread across the industry, in particular, with specialty retailers.

09/01/2011 - 10:05am
O, Supermarkets

When we think of our neighbors to the north in Canada, there are plenty of iconic symbols and traditions that come to mind: hockey, moose and the Mounties to name a few.

08/22/2011 - 10:20am
Nobody’s Perfect

It’s always satisfying to look back and enjoy your professional successes. While I see nothing wrong with patting yourself on the back and basking in well-earned personal kudos, I have found that, from time to time, we must also remember where we’ve fallen short.

08/08/2011 - 11:24am
‘Plugging in’ to Outlets

It seems like everybody wants to get in the outlet business these days. In particular, there are a growing number of “traditional mall” developers that seem to be seriously considering -- or in some cases, actively pursuing -- the development of outlet centers or the conversion of existing traditional mall assets into outlets.

07/22/2011 - 9:48am
Turning the Page on Bookstores

The current upheaval we’re experiencing with booksellers reminds me of those nature documentaries where the host talks about what happens when a giant tree in the forest comes crashing down, leaving a gaping hole in the forest canopy.

07/01/2011 - 10:50am
Rx for Ailing Retail?

Back in late 2009-early 2010, I started seeing an uptick in medical users setting up shop in retail centers.

06/10/2011 - 9:59am
Burger Bonanza: Rare or well-done?

Like many of you, I just got back from RECon, and I’m still processing what I saw and heard.

05/16/2011 - 1:26pm
Big Names – Small(er) Stores
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