MAY 2002 HIGHLIGHTS


LACOSTE BITES INTO RETAIL
Got a crocodile shirt? If not, get to Lacoste — the snappy logo is coming back with a vengeance. by Randall Shearin

MILLENIA MAKES MAGIC FOR ORLANDO
Futuristic Mall at Millenia promises to do to Orlando what The Forum Shops did for Las Vegas. by Randall Shearin

MERCHANT OWNERS
Atlanta’s Gregory Greenfield & Associates wants to be a champion of middle market
regional malls.
by Randall Shearin

TANFORAN: A CASE STUDY OF THE TEAM APPROACH
Wattson Breevast takes a team approach to redeveloping an exciting center in California.
by Greg Wattson

RETAIL REJUVENATORS

Williams Jackson Ewing’s special way of revitalizing retail has won the firm a reputation for working miracles.
by Randall Shearin

DINING IN AND AROUND LARIMER SQUARE
Downtown Denver’s original dining and entertainment district is rediscovered by new entrants to the marketplace.
by David Levine and Brandy Harper

THE WEB-ENABLED DEVELOPER
Taubman Centers utilizes its Web site, with a savvy mix of information and bargains, to keep its customers coming back for more.
by Luci Joullian

MANHATTAN MAKEOVER

Argent Ventures is in the process of redeveloping The Manhattan Mall — creating retail space that is expected to be some of the best in New York City.
by Randall Shearin

LAST OF A DYING BREED
Robert B. Aikens, Inc. tracks shopping trends to build a broad-based retail development company.
by Randall Shearin

PREIT’S POWER PLAY
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust looks for markets where it can lead retail through malls and power centers.
by Randall Shearin

DOWN TO THE CORE ASSET

Equity One maintains its focus on supermarket-anchored community and neighborhood shopping centers.
by Susan Hayden

DELIVERING AUTHENTICITY
Developers must strive today to give the consumer a center that is different from anything else.
by Paris Rutherford

A GLOBAL OVERVIEW OF LUXURY RETAIL
There’s no recession in luxury retail around the globe.
by Faith Hope Consolo

SCHOSTAK BROTHERS CHANGE WITH THE TIMES
Eighty-year-old firm changes in stride and creates innovative new business models to keep growing.
by Randall Shearin

RETAIL TAKES OFF AT STAPLETON
Retail at Forest City’s Stapleton development starts to open this year.
by Randall Shearin

STREET BOUTIQUES: A LIFESTYLE CONCEPT
The Irvine Company carves a niche in Orange County, California, adding “street boutiques” to the company’s lifestyle centers.
by Susan Hayden

DRIVING SHOPPING WITH TOURISM

Why are tourism and shopping a natural? An expert looks at the reasoning behind the mystery.
by Rosemary Rice McCormick

NATIONAL REALTY BUILDS STEAM IN NORTHEAST

Family-run developer looks to create new opportunities in hidden markets.
by Matthew Enis

ADDING LIFE TO LIFESTYLE CENTERS
What are the key components to success in lifestyle centers?
by Noel Cupkovic

GETTING TO THE CORE
Realty Resources and The CORE Network merge to form a more powerful force.
Interview by Jerrold France and Randall Shearin

SHOW ME THE RETAIL
A sampling of recent Missouri retail developments.
by Luci Joullian

NEWBRIDGE REDIFINES THE INTERMEDIARY'S VALUE PROPOSITION

New firm strives to be an advisor to shopping center owners nationwide.
Interview by Randall Shearin

RETAIL KICK
Continental Real Estate has begun a steady growth of development. With a new generation taking over, the company is making waves with its new retail projects.
by Randall Shearin

THE GROVE FILLS A NICHE IN L.A.

Residents flock to a beautiful project that fills the void in missing retailers.
by Randall Shearin

DESIGNING PRINCIPALS
Development Design Group designs by leadership.
by Randall Shearin

URBAN PIONEERS
With two principals having extensive urban development experience, Klutznick-Fisher Development Co. is creating two unique projects for Chicago.
by Randall Shearin

MUVICO REELS IN THE CUSTOMERS

This innovative theater developer continues to attract movie-goers with themed megaplexes that offer a variety of amenities.
Interview by Luci Joullian

OUTSOURCING REAL ESTATE
Northwest Atlantic Group wants to take over your real estate department. Here’s why.
by Randall Shearin

INSURING SUCCESS
Nationwide Realty Investors, the real estate arm of Nationwide Insurance, subtly takes an active role in development.
by Randall Shearin

COLONIAL’S GROWTH PLAN
By mixing uses and concentrating on retail, Colonial Properties Trust is focused on growth.
by Randall Shearin

EXPERT WITNESS
Rene Daniel and his company, The Daniel Group, maintain their stay as one of America’s oldest independent landlord rep firms.
by Randall Shearin

SIMON BUSINESS NETWORK: AGGREGATING SUCCESS

Simon Property Group’s successful subsidiary, Simon Business Network,
helps retailers and developers solve operations situations.
by Randall Shearin

FLYING THROUGH RETAIL

Boeing Retail Stores take off inseveral markets throughout the country.
by Susan Hayden

VITAMINS FOR GROWTH

The Vitamin Shoppe is rapidly expanding in major markets across the country.
by Susan Hayden

POT OF GOLD
Potbelly Sandwich Works heats up the quick-service food industry with several new locations in Chicago and plans to enter the D.C. market.
by Susan Hayden

FROM THE BASEMENT TO THE BIG LEAGUE

Buca di Beppo, a family-style southern Italian restaurant concept, immigrates to neighborhoods across the country.
by Susan Hayden

WOLFGANG PUCK TO GO
Wolfgang Puck Worldwide licenses its Wolfgang Puck Express concept to operators across the country.
by Randall Shearin

FOR TAUBMAN, FASHION CENTERS ARE NOT JUST A FAD
Taubman will soon give Richmond, Virginia, a new way to shop with Stony Point Fashion Park.
by Julie Fritz

RETAIL ELLIPSE
Queens Place’s multi-level, circular design proves that retail has to be creative in New York’s Boroughs to meet the market.
by Randall Shearin

THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME

Urban district bridges the retail gap for downtown Chicago residents and tourists.
by Luci Joullian

THEATERWATCH

The morning after.
by Ralph Cram and Barry Schain


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