SEPTEMBER 2008 HIGHLIGHTS California Trends California has always been the king of setting trends for the nation. Here’s what’s going on in the golden state. By Randall Shearin California Cities Still Going Strong Strong demographics and burgeoning retail markets prime California cities for new development. By Susan H. Fishman In-depth Southern California Retail leasing brokers analyze the markets in Southern California. Some retailers remain optimistic, while others are being cautious. By Christine Deschaine, Tom Gioia, Ken Gould, Randy Dalby, Chad Foneca and Nick DiCosola Has ‘Mall’ Become the Newest Four-Letter Word? Demalling has becoming a trend. Here are several centers that are doing it. By Tipton Housewright, AIA and John Hampton, AIA Restoring Global Expansion NAI ReStore offers retailers in-depth market analysis and global expansion capabilities. By Kevin Jeselnik Does Your Marketing Program Create Audiences...or Customers? How to create the right kind of promotion for the right kind of center—and carry it through. By Lois Fletcher A Retail Giant Treads Carefully Although customers cannot see most of the enhancements in Wal-Mart’s new stores, the company is making great strides in energy efficiency and waste reduction. By Jaime Lackey How You Can Gain From Partnering With Financial Service Companies How shopping center owners and financial services companies can join forces to enhance the shopping experience. By Dana Traci Spanning the Golden State Tallen & Keshen Holdings finds opportunity in different parts of the Golden State. By Brian A. Lee The Sum of Fun Glimcher Ventures Southwest’s The Boulevard development is a highway to high-quality food and entertainment. By Brian A. Lee If You Build it, Will They Come? Developers and architects discuss retail and mixed-use projects anchored by baseball parks, football stadiums and hockey arenas. By Jaime Lackey Has the Bull Market in Real Estate Begun? As goes the maxim, one person’s problem is another’s opportunity. By Matt Bear Triple-Net Properties See Tough Market An interview with a leading NNN/1031 executive leads some insight on the market. Interview by Randall Shearin Something New’s Afoot With new owner NexCen, The Athlete’s Foot rolls out new name and image. By Susan H. Fishman Cabela’s Outfits New Stores Across the Country Outdoor retailer offers a full range of on-site services to adventurous customers. By Susan H. Fishman Search Capital Markets Update Recent Retail Leases Resource Guides Job Bank Writers Guidelines Today's Real Estate News