APRIL 2006 HIGHLIGHTS
HOME WITH THE RANGERS
Steiner + Associates and Hicks Holdings plan to develop a mixed-use town center adjacent to the home of the Texas Rangers, Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas. By Randall Shearin
MAKING MOVIE MAGIC
Recent trends in theatre exhibition and development — and where the industry is headed in the future. By Katie Foxworth
RECREATING A DOWNTOWN FOR WEST HARTFORD
With an already active downtown, Ronus Properties and StreetWorks are adding complimentary retail through a new mixed-use project. By Randall Shearin
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY FOR MIXED-USE PROJECTS
Demystifying the process of market analysis and financial feasibility for mixed-use projects is key to a successful development. Here are the steps. By Jill Bensley
RISING UP AFTER KATRINA: ONE RETAILER’S STORY
Following major devastation by Hurricane Katrina, the Saks Fifth Avenue store in downtown New Orleans will open in September but is already helping to revitalize the city. By Michael J. Ebel
THE POWER OF DIFFERENTIATING YOUR BRAND
How to create key messages to help differentiate your center from the competition. By Tim Ross
SHOP AROUND THE CLOCK
European-based automated convenience business targets U.S. shop owners with self-service retail stations.
By Susan H. Fishman
METROPARK HEATS UP THE GEN Y MARKET
Founder of teen retailer grows with customers into a new retail concept for more sophisticated tastes.
By Susan H. Fishman
SLOW-COOKED BARBECUE ON THE FAST TRACK
Rapidly growing barbecue franchise grows beyond its Dallas home with new locations. By Susan H. Fishman
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