Home Town Advantage Bulletin

Empty retail space increased dramatically over the last six months, according to data compiled by commercial real estate brokers and investment advisors.

More than 40 percent of British towns have been so overrun by chain stores that they have become "clone towns," according to a new report from the New Economics Foundation.

A visual comparison of a Walmart "Supercenter" with other store sizes.

Traditional urban business district demonstrates the economic impact of local retail, restaurant, and service businesses.

Shopping centers are a drain on city budgets in Ohio, according to a new report, which found that retail development costs more in public services than it generates in tax revenue.

Ikea's plans for a megastore are blocked.