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May 7, 2013
Just What Madison Ordered

Madison, Ala., city officials didn't want just any development for its last available commercial tract, a 28-acre property along a major thoroughfare. They wanted to bring in retailers currently unavailable in the area.

They approached Target and Brentwood, Tenn.-based GBT Realty Corp., a developer known for its Target-anchored developments.

"Madison told us they wanted Target," explained George B. Tomlin, president and CEO of GBT Realty. "If you help us, they said, we'll participate financially in the development of the property."

May 7, 2013
Younkers store in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to close

The Bon-Ton Stores announced it will close its Younkers store in the Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

March 25, 2013
Madison Marquette to lease retail space for Dilworth Plaza

Philadelphia’s Center City District, a private-sector sponsored business improvement district, announced on Friday that it has retained Madison Marquette Retail Services to lease the retail space for Dilworth Plaza.

February 26, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores sued by five women in Wisconsin for gender bias

Five women in Wisconsin have filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores, claiming the retailer denied them and other female employees equal pay and equal opportunities, the Journal Sentinel reported.

January 24, 2013
Le Civette to open on Madison Avenue

Douglas Elliman Real Estate's Retail Group said it has arranged for luxury sportswear brand Le Civette to anchor its first U.S. store at 1242 Madison Avenue, between 89th and 90th Streets.

January 22, 2013
Kohl’s donates $2 million to Discovery World

Kohl’s Corp. announced a $2 million donation to Discovery World in Milwaukee, over three years to continue support for Kohl’s Design It!, an educational program allowing kids to use advanced technology to turn design into reality.

January 18, 2013
Shopko appoints president

Shopko announced that Jill Soltau has been promoted to the position of president and CMO.

January 4, 2013
Hale & Hearty Soups to open on Madison Ave.

Winick Realty Group said that Hale & Hearty has signed a lease for its latest location at 177 Madison Avenue, between East 33rd and East 34th Streets.

December 19, 2012
Opus announces sale of Shoppes at Fox River Phase II

Opus Development Corp. has announced the sale of phase II of The Shoppes at Fox River retail center as well as an adjoining 12.2 acres of land in Waukesha, Wis., to Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust for an undisclosed sum.

October 23, 2012
Mid-America Real Estate-Wisconsin names new partners

Mid-America Real Estate-Wisconsin announced the promotion of VPs Tony Colvin and Adam Dreier to principals.

October 23, 2012
Mid-America Real Estate-Wisconsin names new partners

Mid-America Real Estate-Wisconsin announced the promotion of VPs Tony Colvin and Adam Dreier to principals.

October 23, 2012
T.J Maxx, Ulta, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie to open at Shoppes at Fox River

Opus Development Corp. announced the scheduled openings of T.J Maxx, Ulta Salon and Cosmetics, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie’s by Oct. 28 at the company’s Shoppes at Fox River development in Waukesha, Wis.

October 23, 2012
T.J Maxx, Ulta, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie to open at Shoppes at Fox River

Opus Development Corp. announced the scheduled openings of T.J Maxx, Ulta Salon and Cosmetics, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie’s by Oct. 28 at the company’s Shoppes at Fox River development in Waukesha, Wis.

October 10, 2012
GGP and PepsiCo pilot interactive vending machines

PepsiCo is rolling out its Pepsi Interactive Vending machine pilot program -- allowing consumers to buy, gift and play games with PepsiCo beverages – at five General Growth Properties’ malls.

Columbiana Centre (Columbia, S.C.), Clackamas Town Center (Happy Valley, Ore.), Oglethorpe Mall (Savannah, Ga.), Oakwood Mall (Eau Claire, Wis.) and Park City Center (Lancaster, Pa.) will feature the interactive vending equipment with full touch-screen technology.

September 27, 2012
Lands End cuts 200 jobs in Wisconsin

A report by the Wisconsin State Journal said that Lands End plans to cut nearly 200 jobs in its headquarters town of Dodgeville, Wis., by the end of January.

September 19, 2012
Hobby Lobby expands at Paradise Pavilion

West Bend, Wis. -- Brixmor Property Group announced Hobby Lobby recently expanded from 46,546 sq. ft. to 57,346 sq. ft. at Paradise Pavilion, located in West Bend, Wis.

Brixmor, based in New York City, is the owner of Paradise Pavilion.

 

September 19, 2012
WS Capital completes acquisition of Hilldale Shopping Center

Chestnut Hill, Mass. -- WS Capital Partners, the institutional investment arm of WS Development, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hilldale Shopping Center, a 474,000-sq.-ft. retail center located in Madison, Wis.

Anchored by Macy’s, Metcalfe’s Market, Sundance Cinemas and Target, Hilldale Shopping Center serves the entire Madison metropolitan area, including the nearby University of Wisconsin-Madison.

September 19, 2012
WS Capital completes acquisition of Hilldale Shopping Center

Chestnut Hill, Mass. -- WS Capital Partners, the institutional investment arm of WS Development, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hilldale Shopping Center, a 474,000-sq.-ft. retail center located in Madison, Wis.

Anchored by Macy’s, Metcalfe’s Market, Sundance Cinemas and Target, Hilldale Shopping Center serves the entire Madison metropolitan area, including the nearby University of Wisconsin-Madison.

July 20, 2012
Kohl’s headquarters to stay in Wisconsin; to receive up to $62.5 million in tax breaks

Kohl's Corp. and the state of Wisconsin announced an agreement that will keep the retailer’s headquarters in Menomonee Falls, which is located about 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

July 20, 2012
Kohl’s headquarters to stay in Wisconsin; to receive up to $62.5 million in tax breaks

Kohl's Corp. and the state of Wisconsin announced an agreement that will keep the retailer’s headquarters in Menomonee Falls, which is located about 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

June 25, 2012
7-Eleven completes acquisition of 18 Open Pantry stores

7-Eleven announced that it has completed a transaction to acquire 18 Open Pantry convenience store locations in Wisconsin, primarily in the greater Milwaukee and Madison markets.

May 24, 2012
Opus announces final tenant for Phase I of Shoppes at Fox River

The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corp. said that Hallmark Gold Crown will occupy the final space of its Shoppes at Fox River Phase I retail development in Waukesha, Wis.

May 1, 2012
Goodwill sector selects Epicor to support non-profit retail operations

Epicor Software Corp. said Tuesday that Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin has selected the Epicor suite of retail solutions to support its growing retail operations.

April 20, 2012
Phase II of Shoppes at Fox River welcomes new tenants

The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corp. announced that T.J Maxx, Ulta Salon, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie’s will be the first tenants in the second phase of its Shoppes at Fox River retail development in Waukesha, Wis.

April 20, 2012
Phase II of Shoppes at Fox River welcomes new tenants

The Milwaukee office of Opus Development Corp. announced that T.J Maxx, Ulta Salon, Rue 21 and Charming Charlie’s will be the first tenants in the second phase of its Shoppes at Fox River retail development in Waukesha, Wis.

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