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May 17, 2013
Fixtures Living to open at Oakbrook Center

General Growth Properties said that its Oakbrook Center property in Chicago has welcomed Fixtures Living, an experiential showroom concept based in San Diego.

May 7, 2013
Doing Deals

Editor's Note: Chain Store Age's 24th annual survey of Fastest-Growing Acquirers measured retail square footage purchased during the 2012 calendar year.

This year's Fastest-Growing Acquirers range from list regulars to newcomers, a clear sign that retail is returning as a favored sector for growth.

A recovering economy continues to make retail an appealing category for operators and investors alike and, as might be expected, this year's fraternity contains some of the industry's major consolidators. Yet it also holds investment funds branching into new sectors.

May 7, 2013
Von Maur's March

Von Maur got its start like many of its department store peers: An immigrant with an American dream opened a downtown store, customers came, they shopped, the brand took hold and took off.

In the case of the midwestern upscale department store banner Von Maur, the dreamer was German immigrant J.H.C. Petersen, who opened a downtown storefront in Davenport, Iowa, in 1872. He and his sons grew the business and sold it nearly a half-century later to a partnership that included two Austrian brothers — C.J. and Cable von Maur, whose family gained full ownership by 1937.

May 6, 2013
Tuesday Morning
 opens at Southland Shopping Center

Brixmor Property Group announced that a 14,151-sq.-ft. Tuesday Morning recently opened at Southland Shopping Center, located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

May 2, 2013
Von Maur's March

Von Maur got its start like many of its department store peers: An immigrant with an American dream opened a downtown store, customers came, they shopped, the brand took hold and took off.

In the case of the midwestern upscale department store banner Von Maur, the dreamer was German immigrant J.H.C. Petersen, who opened a downtown storefront in Davenport, Iowa, in 1872. He and his sons grew the business and sold it nearly a half-century later to a partnership that included two Austrian brothers -- C.J. and Cable von Maur, whose family gained full ownership by 1937.

April 8, 2013
Nordstrom expands push into Canada with second Toronto store

Nordstrom said it will open a new namesake department store in Toronto in fall 2016, making its foray into the country a two-store debut.

April 4, 2013
Nordstrom Rack planned for Oklahoma City, San Francisco

Nordstrom announced plans to open two Nordstrom Rack locations, one in Oklahoma City, and the other in San Francisco.

March 21, 2013
Two new locations announced for Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Louisville.

March 8, 2013
Nordstrom announces two new Rack locations

Nordstrom announced two new locations for Nordstrom Rack, with stores planned for Chicago and Jacksonville, Fla.

February 27, 2013
Von Maur to open first store in Oklahoma

Von Maur Department Stores announced it has signed a contract to open a 150,000-sq.-ft. store at the GGP-owned Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City in fall 2014.

January 29, 2013
Saks to leave Dallas Galleria, Belk moving in

Saks Inc. announced Tuesday it will shutter its Saks Fifth Avenue store in the Dallas Galleria on June 15.

January 4, 2013
GGP’s warrants acquired by Brookfield affiliates

General Growth Properties said it was informed by Brookfield Asset Management that affiliates of Brookfield acquired the GGP warrants held by affiliates of Pershing Square Capital Management.

January 4, 2013
GGP’s warrants acquired by Brookfield affiliates

General Growth Properties said it was informed by Brookfield Asset Management that affiliates of Brookfield acquired the GGP warrants held by affiliates of Pershing Square Capital Management.

January 4, 2013
Nordstrom to open in Minnetonka, Minn.

Nordstrom plans to open a full-line store in Minnetonka, Minn., at Ridgedale Center, which is owned by General Growth Properties.

January 4, 2013
Nordstrom to open in Minnetonka, Minn.

Nordstrom plans to open a full-line store in Minnetonka, Minn., at Ridgedale Center, which is owned by General Growth Properties.

January 2, 2013
Nordstrom Rack to make Maine debut

Nordstrom announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in South Portland, Maine.

December 12, 2012
Galleria at Tyler names GM

Chicago-based General Growth Properties announced it has named Jim Fuson as the new general manager for Galleria at Tyler, located in Riverside, Calif.

December 12, 2012
Galleria at Tyler names GM

Chicago-based General Growth Properties announced it has named Jim Fuson as the new general manager for Galleria at Tyler, located in Riverside, Calif.

November 30, 2012
GGP plays Santa with ‘12 Days of Gifts’ sweepstakes

Chicago-based General Growth Properties has unveiled a major holiday mall-marketing program, offering up $30,000 worth of prizes for shoppers nationwide.

November 30, 2012
GGP plays Santa with ‘12 Days of Gifts’ sweepstakes

Chicago-based General Growth Properties has unveiled a major holiday mall-marketing program, offering up $30,000 worth of prizes for shoppers nationwide.

November 29, 2012
Nordstrom to make greater Milwaukee debut in 2015

Nordstrom announced plans to open a store at Mayfair, in Wauwatosa, Wis., the largest mixed-use shopping center in the state.

November 2, 2012
Nordstrom Rack to make Alabama debut in 2013

Nordstrom said it plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Birmingham, Ala.

November 1, 2012
Three Rouse malls work with Square for POS solution

Rouse Properties announced that three of its Bay Area shopping mall locations – NewPark Mall in Newark, Calif., Southland Mall in Hayward, Calif. And West Valley Mall in Tracy, Calif. – are launching a one-month pilot program to offer common area small business retailers a convenient and cost-effective point-of-sale solution.

October 23, 2012
CBL & Associates names leasing exec

CBL & Associates Properties announced that Sally Cooney has joined the company as regional director of leasing, charged with overseeing the Cincinnati regional leasing team’s efforts and merchandising strategy.

October 23, 2012
Fashion Place Day celebrates mall’s 40-year history

General Growth Properties’ Fashion Place shopping center in Murray, Utah, celebrated “Fashion Place Day” on Oct. 15 to commemorate the mall’s 40-year history.

A 15-ft. Mall of Memories wall marked the occasion, and was accompanied by a mayoral declaration and a week of special offers, giveaways, retro fashion shows and a mall-wide birthday party honoring 40 kids affected by cancer.

“We think Fashion Place looks fabulous for being 40,” said Natalie Watson, Fashion Place senior marketing manager.

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