Area malls welcome new retailers, more on the way Richard Lee/GreenwichTime.com Shopping malls across the country were hit hard by the recession as vacancy rates skyrocketed, but as the economy improves, there are fewer empty store fronts in the indoor retail meccas, and area malls seem to be following the trend. Reis Inc., a provider of […]

Upscale mall project heralds shift in area’s shopping paradigm Justine Griffin/Sarasota Herald-Tribune When a plan to build Southwest Florida’s most ambitious shopping hub stalled four years ago, many wondered if the Mall at University Town Center would ever surface again. Amid the worst recession in decades, key future tenants — among them, luxury retailers Neiman […]

The Evolution of Retail Part III: Regional Malls Jeff Green and Jason Baker/Shopping Center Business In this series, we’ve been addressing the challenges and successes of retail real estate and looking ahead at what the future may hold for different sectors. In the last article, we took an in-depth look at the evolution of the […]

Tenant Mix Key to Success of Outlet Center on Staten Island Waterfront Elaine Misonzhnik/Retail Traffic Outlet centers have been inching closer and closer to urban cores in recent years, and the upcoming Harbor Commons center in Staten Island, N.Y. exemplifies the trend. Located on the waterfront, steps away from the St. George Ferry Terminal and […]

Holiday retail sales tough to gauge Locally, shopping season could be alright Kelly Thurman/The Argus Leader Shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday season, but the growth might not be as strong as recent years partly because of political uncertainties. The National Retail Federation estimates holiday sales this November and December will be up […]