Starbucks to go big in Empire State Building with 23,000-sq.-ft. storeStarbucks is opening a one-of-a-kind destination in New York City. BJ’s expanding in New YorkBJ’s Wholesale Club continues its growth spree. 5Qs for Ron Goldstone on how municipalities impede retail’s redevelopment Local government officials want Target to fill that empty Walmart store, not a self-storage facility—but that’s unlikely to happen. Mall Do’s and Don’ts: Consider doing what you might never have done before What CBL Properties CEO Stephen Lebovitz did was put casinos in empty anchors and created a vibrant new traffic flow. Pep Boys’ shuttering of its auto parts business makes 81 storefronts available The auto service chain’s owner, Icahn Automotive, leased 109 such locations to Advanced Auto Parts last year. Walmart Canada opens first new store in Alberta since 2015 Walmart Canada’s new location in Edmonton, Alberta, is built for sustainability. REI to open its 31st store in California next year REI Co-op continues to expand across the U.S. Indoor mini-golf/dining concept Puttshack continues U.S. expansion with new capital An entertainment destination that combines tech-driven mini-golf with food and drink and whose creators include the founders of Topgolf has closed a new round of funding to support its U.S. expansion. Mall Do’s and Don’ts: Use empty anchors as the foundations for new experiences Centennial CEO Steven Levin says that, to realize the true value of this real estate, you have to change the physical plant. Mall Do’s & Don’ts: Create a city within a city In shopping centers, says URW development chief Geoff Mason, social interaction has become just as important for people as shopping. First Previous 80 81 82 83 84 Next Last
