ICSC: RECon News

ICSC and Euromonitor International to issue results of international retail expansion study at 2012 Retail Real Estate World Summit

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:52:14 EST

At the annual European Conference yesterday, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) reported that in conjunction with Euromonitor International, a world leader in strategy research for consumer markets, it would release findings at the Retail Real Estate World Summit from a groundbreaking multinational study that examines successful strategies for global retail expansion into new markets. In addition, the ICSC also announced significant speaker additions to the World Summit agenda, which will be held 11-14 September 2012 in Shanghai, China.

Downtown Crossing set to promote more retail business, improvements

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:28:25 EST

The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District Corporation set plans to promote Downtown Crossing and network with retailers at the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas in late May, officials said.

Vegas trip is not a 'junket'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:26:48 EST

We have to respectfully disagree with City Councilman Greg Shelton’s statement that the city sending two people to the International Council of Shopping Centers conference in Las Vegas as a “junket.”

International Council of Shopping Centers launches Mid-South chapter aimed at young professionals

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:10:57 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers is working to develop the next generation of retail real estate professionals.

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) today unveiled the keynote speaker lineup for the 2012 Retail Real Estate World Summit in Shangha

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:04:03 EST

Have some room in your budget and September’s calendar for a business trip? If so, you might want to consider ICSC’s Retail Real Estate World Summit—at least if you’re in the big leagues.

ICSC Announces Keynote Speakers for Retail Real Estate World Summit

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:02:56 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) today unveiled the keynote speaker lineup for the 2012 Retail Real Estate World Summit in Shanghai, China.

Mathrani: Globalization of Retail Will Sharpen Best Practices

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:15 EST

Retail real estate, like most other industries, is being profoundly transformed by the process of globalization. Retailers are increasingly crossing borders and competing on the international stage. Developers too are diversifying portfolios and increasingly becoming international operators, forging relationships with tenants that cross the globe.

Shopping Centers, Fire Fighters Push for Online Sales Tax

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:19:50 EST

Over 150 members of the International Council of Shopping Centers are in Washington today to lobby in favor of bills that would require online retailers to collect sales tax from out-of-state customers.

'New' downtown woos shops

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:06:58 EST

The mayor or other top city officials typically make the annual trek to the International Council of Shopping Centers’ “RECon” event to promote Boston, but this time the group working to revitalize Downtown Crossing will make a major marketing push at the massive retail real estate convention.

Another Apple Luminary To Follow Tim Cook To China: Steve Wozniak

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

If it’s the elite of the world that influence the behavior of the masses, better book your hotel in China this year before rooms fill up.

Apple Co-Founder One of Five Keynote Speakers at ICSC World Summit

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) keynote speaker lineup for the 2012 Retail Real Estate World Summit in Shanghai, China will include five leaders dedicated to defining an industry roadmap for long-term innovation, growth, fiscal and social responsibility.

US Chain Store Sales Down 2%

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:54:04 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs Retail Chain Store Sales Index fell 2% in the week ended Saturday from the week before on a seasonally adjusted, comparable-store basis as mixed weather hasn't contributed to spring apparel sales.

RECon Keynote Speakers No Longer A

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people will be the opening keynote speaker on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual RECon conference.

Good Retail Sales Kick Off 2012

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:05:23 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers said January sales rose  4.8 percent compared with the same time last year, according to the New York–based trade group’s index of retailers.

ICSC Announces Launch of New Website for Sales Tax Fairness

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:58 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) today announced the launch of its new website, www.21stcenturyretail.org.

Brad M. Hutensky Nominated for ICSC Chairmanship

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:33:02 EST

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced today that Brad M. Hutensky, president and principal of Hutensky Capital Partners has been selected by ICSC's Board of Trustees nominating committee to serve as the association's chairman for the 2012--2013 term.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Talks About Future of the Web During Visit to Whistler

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:27:58 EST

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said Monday he's not optimistic the effort to kill the flawed Stop Online Piracy Act will succeed.