STOREFRONTS: An affair to remember
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
Planning a wedding can be stressful. After all, it's one of the most important days in a couple's life. Needless to say, getting the right help can go...
STOREFRONTS: H2O to go
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
In the early 1980s, Don and Lani Dolifka noticed a warning on their water bill. It indicated the water provided to their community was not safe for pregnant...
STOREFRONTS: The scoop
May 1, 2001, Allyson Sicard
At Marble Slab Creamery, choosing one of 20 homemade ice cream flavors is the first step in an entertaining process. Customers are encouraged to create...
VALUE TENANTS: Back to basics
May 1, 2001, Dan Kimack
In an era when many grocery chains try to be all things to all people, St. Louis-based Save-A-Lot continues to refine its limited assortment format. Through this approach, Save-A-Lot stores have achieved fantastic results, while saving its customers a pretty penny. “As an edited-assortment grocery chain, we offer savings up to 40% compared to conventional grocery stores,” says Dan Kimack, corporate communications manager for the food retailer.
...Wal-Mart tests larger Neighborhood Market concept
Apr 25, 2001, Misty Milioto
Bentonville, Ark. – Locally based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is combining elements of its Supercenter format with that of its Neighborhood Market concept in...
Mobile Mini enters Milwaukee and Charlotte
Apr 19, 2001, Misty Milioto
Tempe, Ariz. – Locally based Mobile Mini Inc. announced two acquisitions establishing the company in Milwaukee, Wis. and Charlotte, N.C.Mobile Mini purchased...
Lowe’s plans expansion
Apr 13, 2001, Misty Milioto
Wilkesboro, N.C. – Locally based Lowe’s Cos. plans to open 103 new home-improvement stores in 2001. Of these, 12 will be relocations of its smaller-format...
The MARRIAGE of HOTEL & RETAIL
Apr 1, 2001, By Ben Johnson
Assuming that there are other components such as office and perhaps residential as well, hotels and retail facilities complement each other by fulfilling...
Municipalities work to BRIDGE the URBAN RETAIL gap
Apr 1, 2001
CITIES ARE TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN LINKING TOGETHER MIXED-USE DEVELOPERS, SITE-SEEKING RETAILERS AND UNDERDEVELOPED URBAN AREAS. Cities old and new,...
Municipalities work to BRIDGE the URBAN RETAIL gap
Apr 1, 2001
CITIES ARE TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN LINKING TOGETHER MIXED-USE DEVELOPERS, SITE-SEEKING RETAILERS AND UNDERDEVELOPED URBAN AREAS. Cities old and new,...
