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We asked Stephen Lebovitz for his take on competitive socialization.

A mainstay of highway-side family restaurants with a folksy Americana theme has invested in a fast-growing, millennial-targeted chain that combines entertainment with craft cocktails and food in a dazzling, high-concept environment.

How does brick-and-mortar collect all the ones and zeros of consumer data intelligence in a mall or shopping center setting?

Stating that they had established themselves as leaders in the retail real estate industry, CEO Stephen Lebovitz announced the promotion of four CBL Properties veterans as VPs.

CBL Properties announced that a 135-room Aloft Hotel by Marriott will occupy the space of a closed Sears store at Hamilton Place in the company’s home town of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Travis Farren, who spent 18 years as an executive at CBL Properties, has joined DLC Management as VP of leasing.

Mall redevelopments can take up to three years and cost as much as $10 million, but they’re worth it.