July 23, 2019
Study examines how gentrifiers’ race affects retail developmentGrowth of “gentrification-oriented” retailers faster in areas gentrified by whites
September 25, 2015
Nice guys don’t have to finish last, says retired Walmart exec‘I fully believe in the American dream because I’ve lived it’
August 3, 2015
Ban on plastic bags may not carry much weight with consumersNew law encourages sustainability, but is it enough to change behavior?
April 5, 2013
Resale shops thrive despite online competitionSecondhand stores thrive because patrons seek “intangible satisfactions,” not just bargains.
March 22, 2013
Resale shops thrive despite eBay competitionA new study says Chicago’s second-hand stores support regular retail by unloading unwanted goods.