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New York -- The fast-growing Michael Kors has opened its largest and most comprehensive location to date, a three-story, 22,000-sq. ft. flagship in the Soho section of Manhattan. The store features the debut of the men’s collection in the brand’s own retail stores, with the first-ever in-store presentation of men’s shoes and and an entire floor dedicated to accessories, and the first dedicated Michael Kors shoe salon. Huge, floor-to-ceiling video screens, set on all three floors, help bring the products to life. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/michael-kors-soho-flagship-its-largest-store-yet","date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41513,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34260.jpg?itok=k5U3KZaj","width":767,"height":575,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"CSA opens up nominations for “10 under 40” in retail real estate","id":66805,"bundle":"article","summary":"
New York -- For the third consecutive year, Chain Store Age will select 10 individuals in retail real estate as “retail stars;” all will be featured in the May 2015 issue with bonus distribution to the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon show in Las Vegas in May. \r\n\t \r\n\tThe award recognizes people under the age of 40 who are making an impact in retail real estate – whether from the tenant (retail) or the landlord (shopping center company) side. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/csa-opens-nominations-10-under-40-retail-real-estate","date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41520,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34263.jpg?itok=H_l72aKB","width":767,"height":575,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"JLL names regional retail property management lead for Southeast and Florida","id":66813,"bundle":"article","summary":"
Atlanta -- JLL announced the expansion of its management platform with the addition of Brett Earp as the new Southeast and Florida property management lead. Based out of the firm’s Atlanta office, he will partner with Atlanta Retail Market Lead John Bemis and Florida Retail Market Lead John Lambert to maximize the firm’s clients’ property values. He will be responsible for increasing or maintaining their net operating income by developing and executing strategic operational efficiencies. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/jll-names-regional-retail-property-management-lead-southeast-and-florida","date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41498,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34255.jpg?itok=iMQRMRW_","width":767,"height":575,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Simon’s Livermore Premium Outlets undergoing major expansion, rebranding","id":66810,"bundle":"article","summary":"
Livermore, Calif. -- Simon announced today that Livermore Premium Outlets, the Bay Area's premier outlet shopping center, will be rebranded and named San Francisco Premium Outlets in conjunction with its major expansion. \r\n\t \r\n\tThe 512,000-sq.-ft. center opened in 2012 and is currently undergoing a significant expansion to add 185,000 sq. ft. to be populated by leading designer brands, opening on August 13, 2015. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/simons-livermore-premium-outlets-undergoing-major-expansion-rebranding","date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41507,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34258.jpg?itok=8xLvYsK6","width":767,"height":575,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Sports Authority signs lease for store at Minneapolis City Center","id":66806,"bundle":"article","summary":"
Minneapolis -- Shorenstein Properties LLC announced Sports Authority signed a lease for 21,877 sq. ft. at Minneapolis City Center. \r\n\t \r\n\tSports Authority has ten stores in the Minneapolis area but this marks the company’s first store in downtown Minneapolis. The store is expected to open in fall 2015. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/sports-authority-signs-lease-store-minneapolis-city-center","date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41518,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34262.jpg?itok=nrIF1L9t","width":767,"height":575,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Retail Real Estate Insights. For Retailers. By Retailers.","id":66837,"bundle":"article","summary":"
For Los Angeles-based fashion retailer Forever 21, the journey from a single location on Figueroa Street in L.A. in 1984 to more than 680 global locations today has been transformative. Over the last three decades, the brand has not shied away from innovation and experimentation, implementing a range of different store sizes and concepts along the way: from smaller 5,000-sq.-ft. layouts in its early years, to larger 9,000-sq.-ft. concepts in the 2000s and a range of big-box stores that range up to 40,000 sq. ft. \r\n\t \r","showSummary":null,"url":"/real-estate/momentum-indoor-climbing-eyes-nationwide-expansion","date":"2015-02-09T00:00:00","author":{"email":null,"uname":"Anonymous","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":null},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":41433,"url":"https://assets1.chainstoreage.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/teaser_image_34231.jpg?itok=9UguSFXq","width":600,"height":387,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"REAL ESTATE","url":"/real-estate"},{"name":"Insights","url":"/insights"}],"attachedFiles":[]}]},"title":"REAL ESTATE","contentParagraphs":null,"sections":null};
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One of the interesting retail real estate trends I’ve been seeing pick up steam in the last couple of years is the willingness of many retailers to look beyond the traditional mall locations. Many are choosing locations on “hot streets,” bustling avenues within major communities that happen to be the retail hub, or in the downtown/village center area of the market.
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. announced the promotions of Andrew Cobb to senior VP and director of accounting, Stuart Smith to senior VP - planning/redevelopment, Jennifer Cope to VP - shared services, Jon Meshel to VP - development/redevelopment, and Ken Wittler to VP - development.
Andy Cobb joined CBL in June 2002, as VP - accounting. In February 2007, he was promoted to VP and director of accounting. Prior to joining CBL, Cobb was an audit manager for Arthur Andersen.
Seattle -- REI will enter two new states in the fall, opening a store at the new Christiana Fashion Center, in Christiana, Delware, and another at the new Mills Crossing, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
The outdoor gear and apparel retailer also plans to open a store in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at Pembroke Mall, in spring 2016.
Santa Ana, Calif. -- As part of Westfield MainPlace’s redevelopment plan, the Santa Ana, California, center announced two new dining destinations: Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que and Wokcano. Slated to debut late summer/early fall 2015, these announcements come on the heels of three recent restaurant openings: Panini Café (December 2014), Dog Haus and Blaze Pizza (both November 2014).
New York -- The fast-growing Michael Kors has opened its largest and most comprehensive location to date, a three-story, 22,000-sq. ft. flagship in the Soho section of Manhattan. The store features the debut of the men’s collection in the brand’s own retail stores, with the first-ever in-store presentation of men’s shoes and and an entire floor dedicated to accessories, and the first dedicated Michael Kors shoe salon. Huge, floor-to-ceiling video screens, set on all three floors, help bring the products to life.
New York -- For the third consecutive year, Chain Store Age will select 10 individuals in retail real estate as “retail stars;” all will be featured in the May 2015 issue with bonus distribution to the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon show in Las Vegas in May.
The award recognizes people under the age of 40 who are making an impact in retail real estate – whether from the tenant (retail) or the landlord (shopping center company) side.
Atlanta -- JLL announced the expansion of its management platform with the addition of Brett Earp as the new Southeast and Florida property management lead. Based out of the firm’s Atlanta office, he will partner with Atlanta Retail Market Lead John Bemis and Florida Retail Market Lead John Lambert to maximize the firm’s clients’ property values. He will be responsible for increasing or maintaining their net operating income by developing and executing strategic operational efficiencies.
Livermore, Calif. -- Simon announced today that Livermore Premium Outlets, the Bay Area's premier outlet shopping center, will be rebranded and named San Francisco Premium Outlets in conjunction with its major expansion.
The 512,000-sq.-ft. center opened in 2012 and is currently undergoing a significant expansion to add 185,000 sq. ft. to be populated by leading designer brands, opening on August 13, 2015.
Minneapolis -- Shorenstein Properties LLC announced Sports Authority signed a lease for 21,877 sq. ft. at Minneapolis City Center.
Sports Authority has ten stores in the Minneapolis area but this marks the company’s first store in downtown Minneapolis. The store is expected to open in fall 2015.
For Los Angeles-based fashion retailer Forever 21, the journey from a single location on Figueroa Street in L.A. in 1984 to more than 680 global locations today has been transformative. Over the last three decades, the brand has not shied away from innovation and experimentation, implementing a range of different store sizes and concepts along the way: from smaller 5,000-sq.-ft. layouts in its early years, to larger 9,000-sq.-ft. concepts in the 2000s and a range of big-box stores that range up to 40,000 sq. ft.