Newsletter: Specs Talk

05/16/2013 - 10:20am
Horizon Group, CBL to develop The Outlet Shoppes at Louisville

Following on the heels of successful outlet projects in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, CBL & Associates Properties and Horizon Group Properties announced another joint venture – to co-develop The Outlet Shoppes at Louisville, in Simpsonville, Ky.

05/15/2013 - 5:26pm
Kroger DC converting food waste to clean energy

The Kroger Co. unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that can't be sold or donated into clean energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton, Calif.

05/15/2013 - 11:42am
Walmart completes eight solar arrays in Massachusetts

Walmart announced the completion of eight new solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays in Massachusetts, celebrating with an event at its Walpole store.

05/15/2013 - 11:38am
Massachusetts OKs Fenway Center

The administration of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has agreed to allow the construction of a 4.5-acre complex called Fenway Center in the area around Fenway Park in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood.

05/14/2013 - 5:03pm
New York City second to Hong Kong in world’s highest retail rents

CBRE Group released research findings on Tuesday that showed Hong Kong continued to keep its top spot as the world's most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150% higher than New York City.

05/14/2013 - 4:58pm
Report: J.C. Penney stores, real estate worth $4.06 billion

A report by Reuters said that J.C. Penney Co.’s real estate holdings – including stores, DCs and headquarters – are worth a total of $4.06 billion.

05/14/2013 - 11:12am
Hhgregg opens new Ohio store

Electronics retailer Hhgregg is opening a new store location at the Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio, on May 16.

05/13/2013 - 4:06pm
Colliers: Shopping centers national vacancy rate down in Q1

The national vacancy rate for shopping centers dropped slightly from 10.09% to 10.06% in the first quarter of 2013, according to a study by global real estate services company Colliers International.

05/13/2013 - 4:01pm
West Elm to open in King of Prussia, Pa.

Home furnishing retailer West Elm, owned by Williams-Sonoma, will open a store in King of Prussia, Pa., on May 16.

05/13/2013 - 11:47am
Starbucks eyes Myanmar expansion

Based on the success of its recent entries into the Indian and Vietnamese markets, Starbucks Coffee Company plans to enter the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar within the next couple of years.

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