FEBRUARY 2005 HIGHLIGHTS


POTBELLY PREPARES FOR GROWTH
Quirky sandwich chain Potbelly Sandwich Works is adding
locations in 2005 and beyond as its quality food catches on.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

GULF STATES RETAIL: BEACH BOUND
Much of the new retail development occurring in the Gulf States is focused on coastal areas. As more and more people move toward the water, retail developers are following suit.
BY LARA FULLER

BUILDING THE TEAM
Cushman & Wakefield has spent several years building a team to concentrate on retail real estate services. With its core team in place, the company is making a major push in retail.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
No longer the bulky, cumbersome carts of years past, today’s retail merchandising units are sleek, streamlined and more efficient than ever.
BY KATIE FOXWORTH

INCREASING ACQUISITIONS
Coastal Capital Partners continues to expand its portfolio in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
BY JULIE F. HUNT

A WINNING TEAM
Steve & Barry’s, a retail chain known for collegiate apparel, scores big with mall-based locations.
BY SUSAN H. FISHMAN

CLEAN RITE WASHES UP THE EAST
Laundry superstore chain undertakes intensive expansion of successful network of stores.
BY SUSAN H. FISHMAN