Circuit City: Is There ANY Upside?

Some say there could be for other retailers.

A Dow Jones article specifically points to Best Buy as being the big winner, grabbing up to 40% of the liquidating retailer’s sales. Analysts are saying that other retailers, like Costco, Wal-Mart and Staples could stand to gain as well. So does that mean that centers with those stores as anchors will see increased traffic?

3,000 Centers Could Close Next Year?

We’ve seen that report in two different stories the past two days, and it sure seems like a lot.

The bad news comes from Burt P. Flickinger III, managing director of the Strategic Resource Group, who actually said that the number could be as low as 2,000. Whew. That’s a relief.

Are You Hitting the Linens Liquidation Sale?

It’s a good time to be in the liquidation business.

Going-out-of-business sales are starting Friday at the remaining 371 Linens ‘n Things stores, according to reports. Were you waiting to find the right deal on that comforter or holding out for a good holiday-gift bargain? Hey, now’s you’re chance!