ASD BRINGS THE WIDEST VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE TOGETHER IN ONE EFFICIENT CONSUMER-GOODS TRADE SHOW. SIX SHOWS IN ONE: GIFT & HOME, FASHION ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY & CASH + CARRY, HEALTH & BEAUTY, TOYS & NOVELTIES, VALUE & VARIETY.
WESTFIELD WINS LAX CONCESSIONS CONTRACT
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners awarded a major contract to Westfield Concession Management, a unit of the Westfield Group, the developer and operator of 55 shopping malls across the country, including in Culver City and Century City. Westfield Concession oversees retail and dining establishments at nine large airports. read more»
DOLLAR GENERAL TO ADD 6,000 JOBS IN 2012
Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. announced Tuesday that it plans to open 625 new stores and add more than 6,000 new jobs in 2012.
The new stores will be located in the 38 states where Dollar General already has stores, plus California and Massachusetts. read more»
BRAZILIAN TOURISTS GIVE U.S. RETAILERS A BOOST
Brazilians have unseated wealthy consumers from the U.K. and other markets to become the biggest spenders in U.S. tourist areas including New York City and Florida, taking advantage of their trips to buy everything from iPads to stylish fashions that cost twice as much at home. read more»