DESIGNING QUALITY
Retail design has changed over the last decade. Shoppers are demanding more from retailers, and retailers are demanding nice places to serve their customers. As a result, municipalities and developers are hiring designers to create one-of-a-kind projects that add to their environments. By Randall Shearin
STEADFAST LIVES UP TO ITS NAME
Steadfast Commercial Properties builds portfolio of regional malls in western U.S. By Susan Fishman
REGIONAL RETAIL FOR MICHIGAN
New regional projects and several new retailers highlight expansion activities in the market. By Randall Shearin
CHANGING HANDS
The Wilder Companies, in a joint venture with O’Connor Capital Partners, has acquired one of the most desirable retail portfolios in New England. By Katie Foxworth Lee
RETAIL RALLIES IN BOSTON
With several new projects joining successful existing developments, the Boston area continues to see a rise in retail. By Stephen O’Kane
DUNN BROS PERKS UP!
Minnesota-based coffee roaster brews up opportunities for franchisees. By Susan Fishman