Latest Issue of Retail Watch:

• Wal*Mart Supercenter in Plano, Texas
• Brands going retail in the consumer electronic sector
  • Apple
  • Nokia
  • Motorola

Concept Watch: A quarterly summary of all the new retail concepts, formats, and prototypes that opened during the quarter. This report covers all segments of retailing.

In The News—Recent Articles & Quotes by McMillanDoolittle Partners

• Crain’s Chicago Business features an article written by Will Ander on disparity in consumer income and its impact on retailing. ... http://www.mcmillandoolittle.com/data/CrainsArticle92006.doc

• According to Anne Brouwer, a partner at McMillan Doolittle, former Marshall Field's shoppers have had to get used to other changes, as well. ... http://www.retailwire.com/Discussions/Sngl_Discussion.cfm/11788

• As multinationals roll their products out around the world, consumer wants and needs become more uniform, noted Neil Stern, senior partner. ... http://www.happi.com/articles/2006/11/turning-vision-into-execution.php