Failing anchor stores punch holes in malls

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Malls and shopping centers are feeling the fallout from the holiday shopping woes of some retailers. Malls where Montgomery Ward has been an anchor tenant will be difficult to fill. Montgomery Ward has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after 128 years of business. It will be shutting down 10 distribution centers and 250 stores. Office Depot is closing 70 stores while Sears is closing 89 stores. Other retailers are also put at risk by the decreased traffic to malls.

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Stores in Shopping Centers

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Like, be hip or be gone in teen clothes market

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Teen shoppers comprise one of the biggest chunks of the retail industry. They spent $153 billion in 1999 alone since they view shopping as a necessity and they have a lot of money to spend. They are every retail store's dream. However, their tastes are fickle and their brand loyalty is fragile. The shifting tastes of teenagers have helped boost stores such as Gadzooks and Sunwear which have a low profile among adults.

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, Girls' & Children's Apparel

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Now, harried shoppers can take control at supermarkets

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Supermarkets are testing and rolling out the self-scan cehckout across the US. The big three, in particular, Kroger, Albertson's and Safeway, and smaller, regional or upscale chains such as Pthmark, Harris Teeter and A and P are leading the newest wave in consumer-related automation. The goal is the same for grocery stores as for gas stations. Their goal is to move customers quickly through their transactions.

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Supermarkets

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