Retail occupancy levels at five-year high — so are costs Rents and occupancy costs are rising, increasing challenges for retailers, restaurants and other businesses. Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection; Body Shop U.S. goes darkThe Body Shop is quickly becoming a shadow of its former self. CEO of Macerich to retire; successor named Thomas O'Hern's chair will be filled by former Spirit Capital Realty CEO Jackson Hsieh. Lidl to join roster at New Jersey power center The discount chain is continuing its growth on the East Coast. JCPenney store to make way for Primark Primark is expanding its footprint in Maryland. Largest power center on East Coast expands with new tenants Academy Sports + Outdoors and Raising Cane’s headline the list of new uses at the 2.5 million-sq.-ft. Central Park Plaza in Fredericksburg, Va. Ghirardelli to open its first-ever NYC store The world-famous Empire State Building is landing a sweet new retail tenant. Nordstrom Rack adds more stores to its 2024 store lineup Nordstrom continues to expand the footprint of its off-price banner. Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn to depart Delaware Both have been open at Christiana Mall in Newark for the past 25 years. PREIT files for Chapter 11, malls to stay open during restructuring The mall owner commits to paying vendors, suppliers, and employees during the proceedings and expects to emerge from bankruptcy by February. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last