Deals

Not all mall owners have the talent or temerity to turn an old, outdated mall into a mixed-use town center, especially if that owner is the city of Norfolk, Va.

The Cushman & Wakefield brokers who helped Restoration Hardware and Showfields forge a new era in experiential retail in New York City have left the firm to cultivate the trend within their own company.

Ascena Retail Group Inc., whose banners include Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant, is selling its plus-size Catherines brand for more than double what it was originally offered.

GNC Holdings Inc. has moved to sell itself to its largest shareholder.

REI Co-op has sold its new corporate campus even before it moved in, in line with the company’s move away from the traditional retail HQ model. 

J.Jill has managed to avoid taking a trip bankruptcy court.

A&G Real Estate Partners announced it has begun marketing leases for 280 Stein Mart locations being closed in connection with the company’s bankruptcy filing.

The newly acquired Sur La Table is closing more stores.