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May 15, 2013
HSN's CFO takes on added role of COO

HSN Inc. said that it has appointed CFO Judy Schmeling to the additional role of COO, effective immediately.

May 7, 2013
New Life

For the fourth consecutive year, there still is not enough ground-up shopping center construction to justify the "Fastest-Growing Developers" ranking that was Chain Store Age standard fare for two decades.

But we may be edging closer to resurrecting a ranking based on who is building new (or, more accurately, newly repurposed) space. Closer, but still not there.

May 7, 2013
That's Entertainment

Entertainment retail isn't what it used to be. Today, it really is entertaining.

Take Delray Marketplace in Delray Beach, Fla., a 258,000-sq.-ft. Main Street development filled with entertainment offerings, restaurants and retailers that give you something fun to do and something fun to buy.

"Our goal was to create an entertainment, dining and shopping experience," said Jason Samreny, VP leasing with Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust, the project's developer.

May 7, 2013
That's Entertainment

Entertainment retail isn't what it used to be. Today, it really is entertaining.

Take Delray Marketplace in Delray Beach, Fla., a 258,000-sq.-ft. Main Street development filled with entertainment offerings, restaurants and retailers that give you something fun to do and something fun to buy.

"Our goal was to create an entertainment, dining and shopping experience," said Jason Samreny, VP leasing with Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust, the project's developer.

May 7, 2013
Wrap-up coverage of Chain Store Age's 49th annual SPECS
Store Development and Facilities

Store development and facilities professionals from some of the nation's biggest retail and restaurant chains gathered in Dallas to attend Chain Store Age's 49th annual SPECS Conference, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The event attracted professionals involved in the design, planning, and construction of stores and restaurants, along with those in facilities management.

April 30, 2013
Dick’s Wings location opens in Florida

American Restaurant Concepts is opening a new Dick’s Wings restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla.

April 25, 2013
Max-Wellness to open new Mini-Max store format

Max-Wellness will debut its new format, Mini-Max, in Moorings Park, a premier upscale retirement community in Naples, Fla.

April 25, 2013
Max-Wellness to open new Mini-Max store format

Max-Wellness will debut its new format, Mini-Max, in Moorings Park, a premier upscale retirement community in Naples, Fla.

April 25, 2013
S&S sells Sunoco portfolio for $32 million to Cole Real Estate

S&S Enterprises said it has sold a portfolio of 12 Sunoco fuel centers and convenience stores in central and southeast Florida for $32 million to entities managed by Cole Real Estate Investments.

April 25, 2013
Spanish restaurant to open at Suniland Shopping Center

Terranova Corp. said that it has signed a deal with Spanish restaurant chain 100 Montaditos to open a unit at Suniland Shopping Center, in Pinecrest, Fla.

April 23, 2013
Publix implements ADC software system
Applied Data Corporation (ADC), a provider of fresh item management (FIM), recipe management and scales management software to the grocery retail and food service industries, announces that Publix Super Markets, a 1,068 store chain headquartered in Lakeland, Fla., has selected InterScale, ADC's Scales Management Software system, for data transmission to and from the barcode labeling scales in their stores.
April 23, 2013
Publix implements ADC software system
Applied Data Corporation (ADC), a provider of fresh item management (FIM), recipe management and scales management software to the grocery retail and food service industries, announces that Publix Super Markets, a 1,068 store chain headquartered in Lakeland, Fla., has selected InterScale, ADC's Scales Management Software system, for data transmission to and from the barcode labeling scales in their stores.
April 23, 2013
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Tampa, Fla., to close
Saks Inc. says it plans to close its Saks Fifth Avenue store in WestShore Plaza in Tampa, Fla., on May 4.
April 4, 2013
New pet supply to open at Pine Ridge Crossing

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group said that Earthwise Pet Supply has leased 3,020 sq. ft. at Pine Ridge Crossing, located in Naples, Fla.

April 2, 2013
Polaroid launches retail concept; 10 stores planned by yearend

Polaroid has thrown its hat in the retail ring, opening its first-ever retail store, in Delray Beach, Fla.

April 2, 2013
Polaroid launches retail concept; 10 stores planned by yearend

Polaroid has thrown its hat in the retail ring, opening its first-ever retail store, in Delray Beach, Fla.

April 1, 2013
Polaroid Fotobar, Delray Beach, Fla.

Polaroid Fotobar, a new retail concept from Polaroid, has opened its first location, in Delray Beach, Fla.

April 1, 2013
Polaroid Fotobar, Delray Beach, Fla.

Polaroid Fotobar, a new retail concept from Polaroid, has opened its first location, in Delray Beach, Fla.

March 29, 2013
Burger 21 continues expansion in Florida

Burger chain Burger 21 – founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants – announced the signing of two new multi-unit franchise agreements in Florida.

March 29, 2013
Regency Centers increases energy savings by 75% annually

Regency Centers announced that, through its 2012 “greengenuity” program, it increased annual energy savings by 75%, achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for three projects, and tripled the amount of construction and demolition material recycled during the year.

March 29, 2013
Sloan’s launches franchising program with goal of 200 U.S. locations

Sloan’s, an upscale ice cream, candy and baked-goods emporium, has launched a national franchising program, targeting regions in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia, New York and New England and throughout California.

March 20, 2013
Bi-Lo names president

Anthea Jones has assumed the role of president at Bi-Lo. He will continue to serve as SVP operations.

March 19, 2013
Cuhaci & Peterson awarded contracts to design three Ale Houses

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects said it has been awarded contracts to design three Ale House restaurants — in Winter Park, Fla., Queens, N.Y., and the Philadelphia area.

March 19, 2013
Fimiani Development adds to statewide leasing team

Real estate development firm Fimiani Development said that it has named Lindsey Alexander and Meredith Housman as VPs of leasing for the company.

March 15, 2013
Seamless Connections

Edwin Watts Golf has grown significantly during the past several years, expanding its store portfolio and direct mail and Internet businesses as well. With growth came an increased complexity that taxed the capabilities of its aging legacy systems, which did not provide visibility across channels and among stores. The retailer decided it was time to invest in a new solution due to the age and fragmentation of its existing systems.

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