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The Mall of America Takes on the Great Recession 

Mar 2, 2010

It might come as a shock to many mall owners who spent 2009 struggling to reconcile their budgets, but it turned out to be a pretty good year for the Mall of America. ...

In Pursuing Growth, Burger King Has 20/20 Vision  

Oct 28, 2009

Burger King is looking to grab a few new customers and keep the loyalty of the ones they have through a massive redesign of its stores—what it calls its 20/20 concept....

Johnson Controls Helps Retailers Cut Costs, But Warns Firms Not to Neglect Necessary Maintenance (8/19) 

Aug 19, 2009, by Lauren Shepherd

Looking to cut costs? You’re not alone. Milwaukee, Wis.-based Johnson Controls Inc. is working with retailers to manage portfolios and provides a range of services, including finding and building new locations, renewing leases and managing maintenance projects...

For Eyes Focuses on Thrifty Consumers and Baby Boomers in Expansion Efforts 

Jun 24, 2009, By Lauren Shepherd

For retailers that focus on low prices and convenience, the sputtering economy has opened doors—literally...

Tailor-Made 

Sep 1, 2008, By Riccardo A. Davis

As retailers struggle and post lackluster sales results, one of the most important things a shopping center owner or manager can do for its tenants is...

A Personal Shopper 

Jul 1, 2008, By John Egan

At the intersection of Cornwell Drive and Maple Avenue in the southern New Jersey town of Bridgeton...

What Would the Community Think? 

May 1, 2008, By Mike Janssen

Throughout his 35 years as a developer, Robert Stark has masterminded neighborhood shopping centers of various sizes. But the president of Cleveland-based...

Merging Forces 

Aug 1, 2007, By Elaine Misonzhnik

The merger happened six months ago and I am still not doing any deals. It's a complaint John Ryan, president of RSMR, a Chicago-based executive search...

CASE STUDY: Passing the Torch 

May 1, 2007, By Elaine Misonzhnik

In an industry still heavily dominated by its founding families the Taubmans, Bucksbaums, Simons, etc. succession planning can be a ticklish issue...

CASE STUDY: Site Unseen 

Jan 1, 2007, By Elaine Misonzhnik

These days, real estate professionals talk about site selection as a science. With more data available than ever before, it's possible to find the wealthiest, most densely populated and under-retailed intersections anywhere in the country....

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