Houston Matters
The Tennessee Titans plan to wear throwback Oilers jerseys…but not against the Texans, right?
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: retail
Houston Matters
Railroad merger update (Feb. 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We get an update on the proposed rail merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern and its potential impact on the Houston area.
inDepth
With A New Concept And A New Store In Houston, Toys R Us Hopes To Make A Comeback
Posted on · Other retailers may want to pay attention to how Toys R Us' new experiential stores work out.
Business
Holiday Sales Period Strong, But Not The Strongest, For Small Houston Retailers
Posted on · Small businesses in Houston make more money in the spring.
Business
Environment, Security On Houston Holiday Shoppers’ Minds
Posted on · An annual holiday retail survey finds Houstonians expect to spend more than the national average – and they still like to shop at physical stores.
Bauer Business Focus
How Houston’s Shopping Malls Are Changing To Keep Up With The Times
Posted on · Many factors determine which malls do well in Houston.
News
Houston Retail Rent Prices Rose By More Than 20 Percent Over Last Six Years
Posted on · At the same time, occupancy rates have been on a slight decline.
News
Black Friday Beats Out Small Business Saturday For Texas Retailers
Posted on · Data show the shopping day after Thanksgiving doesn’t just benefit big-box stores.
Houston Matters
Are Houston’s Brick-and-Mortar Stores Headed to Extinction?
Posted on · Recent prominent bankruptcies and store closings are painting a dark picture of their future. Or are they?
Business
Houston Based Mattress Firm Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Hundreds of Stores
Posted on · An initial group of approximately 200 stores are expected to close in the coming days
News
Houston Holiday Shopping: Millennials Care about Retailers’ Social Values (but more so the price)
Posted on · Houstonians again plan to spend more than the average American on holiday shopping
News
In The Age Of Amazon And Uber, More Companies Jump On Bandwagon
Posted on · In a time where brick-and-mortar stores are losing customers, what does it mean for the future of the shopping economy?
News
What’s The Business Case For Plastic Bags?
Posted on · Retailer groups cheered the Texas Supreme Court decision to invalidate cities’ bag ban, but why do they like to give out free plastic bags?
News
New Two-Story HEB May Kick Off Multi-Level Retail Development Trend In Houston
Posted on · Amid denser urban development, the Texas grocery chain opened its first two-level store in the Houston area
News
Consumers See Many Brands Through Political Lens
Posted on · A study by a Rice Business professor reveals consumers pay more attention to the politics of companies, which affects their perception according to party affiliation