RENOVATION TRENDS: Diamonds in the rough
May 1, 2002, Barbara Nadel, FAIA
Many underperforming properties are in need of a wake-up call and a new lease on business. As these examples in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas illustrate, smart renovations can help turn around even the most dismal of retail centers......
No gamble: Simon to expand cash cow The Forum Shops
Apr 22, 2002, Staff and wire reports
Simon Property Group plans to expand The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace by extending it to the Las Vegas Strip and adding an array of upscale retailers...
The Gap Trap
Feb 1, 2002, Ben Johnson, Editor-in-chief
Slower sales at leading apparel retailer Gap portend a shakeup in the way mall owners think about tenant selection....
EVOLVING PLACES: Together wherever we go
Nov 1, 2001, Paula Stephens
Retail developers are finding the industry's infatuation with developing Main Street-type public spaces, where visitors can shop, dine, and be entertained,...
White Plains Macy's store coming down, $300 million City Center going up
Jul 16, 2001, Misty Reagin
Valhalla, N.Y. – Starting tomorrow, locally based Cappelli Enterprises will begin the demolition of the former Macy’s store in downtown White Plains,...
EVOLVING PLACES: Ahh, the beautiful life
Jul 1, 2001, By Carol Badaracco Padgett
A touch of Tuscany in the Midwest? That's what Kansas City, Mo.'s La Bella Vita lifestyle center, by Briarcliff Development Co., will offer. Set to open...
EVOLVING PLACES: Urban bright
Jul 1, 2001, By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau
In every major metro area, you'll find a dearth of retail venues in blighted inner city neighborhoods. Yet residents though they might not have the buying...
MUNICIPALITIES: Courting retail
Jul 1, 2001, By Beth Mattson-Teig
Municipalities are striving to create environments that are attractive for both working and living. Retail service is a key part of that formula. Just...
City economic development officials meet to hear retail experts
Jun 14, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Evanston, Ill. – Economic development and planning officials from more than 20 communities recently gathered to hear experts discuss the challenges of...
EDITOR'S LETTER: Refurbishing America
Jun 1, 2001, Elise Vachon
One evening, after a grueling commute home, my husband suggested going to an Italian restaurant for dinner. After thinking it over, I decided I would...
