SEPTEMBER 1997 HIGHLIGHTS


VIRGIN’S NEW SPIN ON MUSIC RETAIL
Why does everyone want a Virgin Megastore in their center? Here’s what makes this retailer the talk of the industry.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETAIL IN CALIFORNIA
From San Francisco to San Diego, California is a hot spot for retailers.
BY JENNIFER WILSON AND RANDALL SHEARIN

RETAIL BLOOMS IN THE DESERT
Arizona and Nevada are seeing new developments.
BY JENNIFER WILSON

PROMOTING CENTERS THROUGH GIFT CERTIFICATES

Successfully marketing your certificates can create a strong advertisement.
BY MARK LAMB

STARWOOD URBAN FORMS TO CREATE UNIQUE URBAN RETAIL

New venture hopes to invest $1 billion in urban properties quickly.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

A LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF VALUE CENTERS
Four new developments show the future in value center design and purpose.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

VALUE CENTER REIT RATINGS
Credit information from Moody’s Investors Service on value center REITs.

FROM HIGH-END TO OUTLET
Gordon Group Holdings, the idea people behind The Forum Shops, has new innovative projects.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

LOCAL HERO

How developer Rick Caruso has become the developer cities seek out.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

COMBINED’S COMEBACK
How Combined Realty is making a comeback by concentrating on two specific markets.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

MAKING WAVES IN THE WEST
With its acquisition of Diversified Shopping Centers, Donahue Schriber has gained new markets.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

THE SELLING POWER OF MUSIC
How DMX and AEI are helping retailers turn music into a marketing tool.
BY JENNIFER WILSON

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS
Planning successful events for your centers can lead to higher sales.
BY NANCY WALTERS

MARKET BY MARKET
Westfield Market develops a precise plan to achieve growth.
BY RANDALL SHEARIN

GLOBAL RETAILING: A CHANGING PICTURE

A look at the future of retailing across the world.
BY FAITH HOPE CONSOLO

PLAN AHEAD FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE

Suggestions for owners and managers.
BY JACK ZACHOW

SHOPPING TOURISM NEWS

Recent happenings in the tourism and shopping realm.
BY ROSEMARY RICE MCCORMICK

BUILDING BRANDS MEANS BUILDING BRIDGES

Connecting to the customer is the heart of building a brand.
BY ADRIENNE WEISS


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