The winners are in for the first annual ‘Best Chain on Main’ competition put together by The Commercial District Advisor (CDA) and the Local Initiative Support Corporation. The awards recognize regional and national chain stores that pave the way for commercial revitalization. Winners were chosen based on their investment in underserved urban markets, ability to provide excellent service, maintain clean and attractive stores, storefronts and merchandise displays and their contribution to local commercial revitalization efforts.

The Fresh Grocer, Philadelphia

The World's 10 Biggest Malls.
Emporis, a global provider of information on building data and construction projects, revealed the ranking of the world's 10 biggest malls, based on gross leasable area (GLA). It turns out nine of these malls are located in Asia, with the two largest located in China.

2011 SADI Galleries
The Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging (SADI) awards never fail to surprise-especially the Grand SADI winners. In this year's contest a department store, FRCH Design Worldwide's scheme for the Liverpool Polanco store in Mexico City, took home the top prize.

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Clash of the Titans: Regional Mall REITs Fight for Limited Outlet Development Opportunities

Exclusive Research: Ship-to-Shore-to-Store

West of the Hudson River, New Jersey's Gold Coast Shines

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