Swayed By Changing Consumer Patterns, More Retailers Eye Outlets
Jan 20, 2010
Apparel seller New York & Co.’s January 11 announcement that it plans to open up to 25 outlet stores in fiscal 2010 is a sign of the times for the U.S. retail real estate industry. ...
Expanding Retailers Begin to Look at Big-Box Spaces, but Supply Outstrips Demand
Jan 6, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Up-and-coming big-box tenants are starting to absorb excess space that drowned the market in late 2008 and 2009....
On the Fast Track
Jan 1, 2010
Mango, a Barcelona-based seller of fast fashion that fits roughly in the same mold as H&M, Forever 21 and TopShop, has dreamt of making inroads in the...
Sun Capital Tries Bundling Concepts in New Concession Locations
Dec 16, 2009
Bruegger’s Bagels, Fazoli’s Restaurants, Friendly’s Ice Cream, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill and Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc. are teaming up to develop a joint concession concept....
Tucanos Grill Starts to Sizzle
Dec 16, 2009
Tucanos Brazilian Grill is expanding nationwide in middle markets, focusing on both downtown and suburban locations. ...
Zagg Puts the Cart Before the Store
Nov 23, 2009
After years of selling its electronics accessories at mall carts, Zagg Inc. has opened its first inline store. ...
CB2 to Open a Flagship in New Atlanta Development
Oct 28, 2009
CB2 will open its seventh location nationally when it debuts at the 12th & Midtown project in Atlanta next year....
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....
Store Closings Likely to Peak in First Half of 2010
Oct 13, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Among the few bright notes for retail real estate professionals in this year of bad news has been the fact that, contrary to expectations, store closings never reached Armageddon-like levels many were predicting...
Financial Health Key to Pier 1 Imports’ Longevity
Sep 29, 2009, Elaine Misonzhnik
In this time of uncertainty, when many retailers are still trying to figure out strategies for long-term survival, home furnishings seller Pier 1 Imports is an unlikely source of inspiration...
