MAY 2007 HIGHLIGHTS Liz Claiborne Finds The Right Fit Expanding brand manager seeks locations for its Lucky Brand Jeans, Kate Spade, and Juicy Couture stores. By Randall Shearin Mixed-Use Masters OliverMcMillan has concentrated on mixed-use projects throughout its 29-year history. Now, the company is busier than ever and has a new roster of projects it is developing.. By Randall Shearin For Dolce Group, Sky’s The Limit Why does every developer want a Dolce Group restaurant in its project? High energy, great food and a reputation as a celebrity hangout top the list. By Randall Shearin Why Owners Should Care About CMBS Loan Servicing The servicing entity for a CMBS loan can have real bottom-line impact on the financial success of a retail development. By Marty O’Connor Turning Tinseltown Around CIM Group has made a significant investment in Hollywood. Its goal: to make a great place — for residents and tourists alike. By Randall Shearin Irreplaceable Retail American Assets looks for properties with high barriers to entry and demographics that are off the charts. By Randall Shearin RKF Expands Its Boundaries Beyond New York With activity expanding the company nationwide, RKF is earning a reputation as the company where brokers never leave. By Randall Shearin Bravern New World The people, place and time are sure to make Schnitzer Northwest’s The Shops at Bravern a retail bellwether in Bellevue, Washington. By Brian A. Lee Family Development For expanding Southeast developer-owner Mimms Enterprises, development is all in the family. By Randall Shearin Avenue’s Long Road To Success Avenue has reformatted its strategy to appeal to customers. Now, with a new way of doing business and plenty of cash, the company plans to open 30 to 50 stores per year. By Randall Shearin Growing Strong After 50 Years George D. Zamias, his family, and his companies have evolved through the years. While he was one of the pioneers of the mall industry, Zamias continues to create new projects — and revitalize acquisitions — today. By Randall Shearin Emerging Markets, Changing Paradigms The nature of design and the business of doing business in China, India and Dubai. By Scott Kilbourn, Anubhav Gupta, and John Robertson Carolinas Roundtable Focuses on Coastal Markets The development of coastal communities, mixed-use projects, highlight first Carolinas Roundtable. Moderated By Gary T. Saykaly, Randall Shearin and Chris Thorn Bringing Upscale Living Home Cullinan Properties strives to bring upscale shopping, living and entertainment options to high-growth metropolitan and middle market communities. By Amy Bigley Mixed-Use Along The 405 Hopkins Real Estate Group and LNR Property Corporation have teamed to develop Avalon at South Bay, a mixed-use project that will bring over 1 million square feet of retail to a major freeway intersection in Southern California. By Randall Shearin Value-Added Design How urban designers can add value to development professionals. By Andrew Baqué Retailers And Restaurants Look To Asia For Franchise Growth The growing economies in China and India present opportunities for retail and restaurant chains. By Richard L. Lackey and Jaana Luik Great Performances Memphis, Tennessee-based Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. has perfected its model for entertainment-based mixed-use projects in urban areas. By Katie Foxworth Lee Sbarro Continues Growth Sbarro, one of America’s favorite mall retailers, is still growing at home and internationally, after 50 years in business. By Randall Shearin At the Heart of Midtown The mixed-use 12th & Midtown project will be the cornerstone of Atlanta’s Midtown Mile, including about 300,000 square feet of flagship retail. By Randall Shearin The Luxury Link Of Shopping And Travel Many owners are catching on to the fact that travelers want to buy luxury goods. By Rosemary Rice McCormick Creating The Total Retail Concept For a firm that has made innovation and flexibility a staple of its business model and success for over 30 years, The Festival Companies has remained remarkably consistent. By Randall Shearin AEI’s All-Cash Approach How AEI provides one-stop sale-leaseback financing for restaurant and retailers — and finds success without going into any debt. By Katie Foxworth Lee Westfield by Design Westfield Design brings leading-edge concepts to traditional shopping centers. By Susan H. Fishman Relationship Builder McClinton & Company continues to expand, thanks to proven experience and an honest reputation. By Susan H. Fishman Sunny Days In The Northeast Demand for retail investment in the Northeast is hot. By Lynn A. De Marco The Reel Future The box office is on the rebound in 2007, which is good news for theater operators and shopping center owners. By Jay M. Shapiro Ahead of the Curve CASTO stands out from the crowd with two new urban developments. By Dan Marcec Bringing A Century’s Worth Of Experience To The Table Century 4 Retail Advisors brings four dealmakers to the table for growing retailers and independent developers. By Randall Shearin Prince George’s County Ready For Expansion With unique demographics, incentives for retailers, and a community that needs new retail, developers and officials say Prince George’s County, Maryland, is ready for progress. Roundtable chaired By Randall Shearin and Daniel Beaird The Golden Touch Archon Group develops retail projects with funding from its parent, Goldman Sachs. By Randall Shearin Puerto Rico's Retail Mecca With continuous updating and reinvesting, Plaza Las Américas has become an icon in Puerto Rico. By Susan H. Fishman The Biggest RetailER You’ve Never Heard Of With six pilot retail locations planned, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is opening on-site lifestyle centers and breathing new life into military retail. By Stephen O’Kane Lifestyle Retailing Is Strong In Hawaii Lifestyle retail is discovering an environment that has its own lifestyle. By Kim Lord Beyond Office And Industrial CORFAC International establishes a retail presence. By Jaime Lackey Fitting the Market Continental Retail Development finds the right size project — and the right retailers — for the market. By Randall Shearin On the Road Development of oases along the Illinois Tollway system offers an unprecedented opportunities for retailers looking to capture motorists and commuters. By Michael Shields Vestar Expands its District Company expands its wildly successful “District” lifestyle concept, which sits at the center of power retail centers. By Randall Shearin Carved in Stone Stone Bros. & Associates and M&M Stone, Inc. have put an indelible mark on Stockton, California’s growing retail scene. By Katie Foxworth Lee The Elusive Nature of Permit Expediting The notion of permit expediting remains an elusive concept. By AnneMarie Eustace From Steelyard To Power Center With Steelyard Commons, First Interstate Properties is seeking to recapture Cleveland residents’ retail dollars and keep them within the city limits. By Kevin Jeselnik Clock Towers Soon To Chime In Nevada Citation Property Group is developing two new mixed-use projects in the Las Vegas area. By Susan H. Fishman The Mezzanine Level Mezzanine Financing provides borrowers the ability to move fast and make decisions with speed and confidence. By David Abshier The Brave New World Of NIMBYism Public opposition is changing the face of real estate development. By Patrick Fox State Of The Single-Tenant Market Despite slowdown, investors still actively acquire certain single-tenant property types. By Bernard Haddigan Rolling Out Retail: A Strategic Examination An effective roll out program is a retailer’s most significant aspect of its business model. By Rene Ferandel What Color Is Your Center? For The Brentwood shopping center in Denver, fiesta colors spark a revival. By James Martin Retail Energy For Urban Mixed Use Seamless accommodation of retail and residential space revitalizes neighborhoods. By Richard T. Burns CBRE Retail Emerges Stronger From Merger After its merger with Trammell Crow, CBRE's retail makes gains in people and markets. By Randall Shearin West Coast Sees Strong Demand The west coast retail market will continue to remain strong in 2007. By Graham Bryan and Robert Murray Lifestyle Centers: Another Look A recent survey of the real estate industry says there is not a surplus of lifestyle centers. By Jeff Green New Format for FedEx Kinko's FedEx Kinko’s expands nationally with smaller, more efficient store format. By Susan H. Fishman Beyond The Country Store Women’s fashion and gift boutique Apricot Lane expands merchandise mix and presence in the U.S. By Susan H. Fishman Green Grocer Publix Super Markets expands with new concept specializing in health, natural and organic foods. By Susan H. Fishman Sweet Sweep Beard Papa Sweets Cafe, the popular cream puff chain from Japan, adds U.S. stores to its global empire. By Susan H. Fishman Friendly, All-American Restaurant Claims New Territory Large volume restaurant chain is steadily expanding. By Susan H. Fishman Slide up to the Counter Unique burger concept pursues aggressive growth through experienced franchisees. By Susan H. Fishman Main Line Shoppers O’Neill Properties breaks ground on mixed-use town center at end of Philadelphia’s Main Line. By Susan H. Fishman Thriving Mall Of America Expands Though many traditional malls are struggling to compete against the new lifestyle centers, the Mall of America is thriving, with plans to more than double in size over the next few years. By Lara Fuller Coastal Vision F+F Development has a vision for Inlet Square. It involves serving the existing community that the center was built around, while also meeting the needs of a growing new population of both young families and retirees. By Randall Shearin Building Austin's Future Many anticipate that Endeavor Real Estate Group’s newest project will stimulate the creation of a second downtown in Texas’ capital city. By Lindsey Walker Sports, Shopping, Working And Living Mix At Glorypark New development features retail, multifamily, hotel space and other uses adjacent to Rangers Ballpark. By Randall Shearin Bolingbrook Promenade Grows Chicago’s Retail Bolingbrook’s shopping, dining and entertainment options ripen with the completion of Forest City Enterprises’ The Promenade Bolingbrook. By Amy Bigley Having it All Pedestrian-style, mixed-use town center offers complete package to Doral, Florida, residents. By Susan H. Fishman Search Capital Markets Update Recent Retail Leases Resource Guides Job Bank Writers Guidelines Today's Real Estate News