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Sometimes it seems as if our current economic and social atmosphere has the same air of uncertainty as depicted in the opening paragraph of Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” set in the period of the French Revolution: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Massive inflation continues to curb the everyday spending habits of the average American. On top of these cutbacks in consumer spending, many urban shopping districts in certain cities have become dangerous because of the increase in crime, and numerous retail destinations have even become vulnerable to protest gatherings that can unfortunately become violent. So what does this mean for the future of retail? More

For this installment, we feature three menswear apparel brands that are hoping to rise to the ranks of other popular retailers in the same category: True Classic, Mizzen+Main, Collars & Co. and Mugsy.For this installment, we feature three menswear apparel brands that are hoping to rise to the ranks of other popular retailers in the same category: True Classic, Mizzen+Main, Collars & Co. and Mugsy. More

Everyone has heard of an artist-in-residency program, but a chef-in-residency program is still a relatively new notion. That did not stop the Oxbow Public Market — a neighborhood marketplace in downtown Napa, Calif., that is filled with eclectic local food vendors and artisan craft retailers — to embrace the idea by offering shorter term three- to six-month leases to any restaurateur interested in testing out a new dining concept within its space. More

Over the next few issues, we want to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming retailers that are still in their infancy with expansion, yet are showing signs that they are on the path toward becoming major players in the national realm. Each of these buzzed-about brands may only have between one and 10 locations, but they are definitely tenants to keep an eye on. For this installment, we feature clothing-oriented retailers that are headquartered in Southern California, thereby embodying the essence of the West Coast lifestyle. More