Al Urbanski
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/28/2023
Belk had the highest traffic rise of any department store chain in 2022
The regional chain’s April numbers were up 60% compared to an average of 23%. - 3/28/2023
2022’s Top 10 Expanders: Dollar General No. 1
Dollar stores and off-price retailers continue to pace expansion in one of the tightest retail real estate markets in decades. - 3/27/2023
Dick’s signs anchor lease at Minnesota’s Rosedale Center
Other recent arrivals at Minneapolis’s dominant center include Aspen Dental, Raising Cane’s, Shake Shack, and Panera Bread. - 3/27/2023
Trademark launches mall renovation advisory business
Unit leader Sunny Patel to help outdated properties “get ready for their next act.” - 3/22/2023
PREIT posts mall occupancy rate of 95% in fourth quarter
Average sales per sq. ft. of $596 for 2022 was $60 higher than it was in 2019. - 3/20/2023
Placer.ai traffic report: Nike and Lululemon soar above the competition
Store visits for both brands rose by more than 20% in February in a year-over-year comparison. - 3/19/2023
The Normal Brand to open at Mall of America
The Sansone brothers open a seventh physical location to market their line of quality-made, everyday clothing. - 3/19/2023
Fast-growing Yesway names a chief real estate officer
Tom Brown’s goal is to construct and open 28 new large-scale convenience stores this year. - 3/19/2023
Two Saks Off 5th stores to re-open this week in Chicago
Events are planned for the locations in Lincoln Park and New City. - 3/16/2023
Q&A: Are self-storage facilities worthwhile anchor replacements?
Though not big traffic-builders, these conversions are far better for surrounding tenants than vacant retail, says Inland’s Keith Lampi.
