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Expansion at Sawgrass Mills to bring an additional 30 stores and restaurants
Sunrise, Fla. - The Sawgrass Mills outlet and value retail shopping center has begun construction on the next expansion of its open-air luxury promenade, The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. The planned project will include an additional 80,000 sq. ft. to comprise 30 additional luxury outlet stores and full-service restaurants, which will join a roster of existing brands like Prada, Gucci, Tory Burch, Burberry and more.
Project Spotlight: Jefferson Commons, Louisville, Ky.
Construction is currently underway at Jefferson Commons, a regional shopping center in a booming area of Louisville, Ky. Developed by GBT Realty Corp., based in Brentwood, Tenn., the 230,000-sq.-ft. Jefferson Commons will feature Academy Sports + Outdoors, Five Below, Mattress Firm, Mens Wearhouse, Hancock Fabrics and Avalon Nails.

Report: Luxottica owner says return as CEO temporary

Milan, Italy –- Leonardo Del Vecchio, 79, the chairman and founder of global eyewear manufacturer/retailer Luxottica Group who assumed the role of interim CEO on Oct. 14, has reportedly sent a letter to employees reassuring them his return as CEO is temporary. According to Reuters, in the letter, Del Vecchio said he would step down and turn management over to new co-CEOs once the company’s new governance structure is consolidated.
Woolrich John Rich & Bros. continues global store expansion with Tokyo flagship

New York -- Woolrich John Rich & Bros. announced the opening of its first Tokyo flagship, in the fashionable Omotesando neighborhood. Following the opening of the brand’s first U.S. flagship this September, Woolrich John Rich & Bros. continues its global expansion plan with the new addition in Japan.
Century 21 opens as The Gallery anchor Oct. 28

Philadelphia -- Century 21 Department Store is opening an approximately 95,000-sq.-ft. anchor store at The Gallery shopping center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 28. This will be New York-based Century 21’s first location outside the New York market.
Report: H&M opens at Dayton Mall Oct. 30

New York – Fast-fashion retailer H&M is reportedly opening a new 21,000-sq.-ft. store at the Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio on Thursday, Oct. 30. According to the Dayton Business Journal, H&M has hired 30 employees to staff the location.
Uniqlo opens at Great Mall Oct. 31

New York -- Uniqlo is opening a store at Great Mall in Milpitas, California on Friday, Oct. 31. The new addition signifies the completion of a redesign of Great Mall’s interior mid-section, which has allowed for additional retail space. This space reconfiguration has extended Great Mall’s growing fashion corridor with other popular retailers, including Guess Factory Store and an expanded Tommy Hilfiger Company store.
Tuesday Morning to open at Blue Star Shopping Center

Watchung, N.J. -- Tuesday Morning is set to join the tenant mix at Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung, New Jersey, with plans to open an 11,000-sq.-ft. store at the 419,000-sq.-ft. shopping center.
Great Expressions Dental Centers joins tenant mix at Summit Plaza

Hackensack, N.J. -- Great Expressions Dental Centers is the latest tenant to join the retail mix at Summit Plaza in Hackensack, N.J. The dental care provider has leased 3,000 sq. ft. at the 100,000-sq.-ft. shopping center, announced Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, owner and manager of Summit Plaza.
Pine Tree Commercial Realty acquires South Pasadena Shopping Center

Tampa, Fla. -- Northbrook, Illinois-based Pine Tree Commercial Realty, LLC announced that it has acquired South Pasadena Shopping Center, a grocery-anchored community shopping center located in South Pasadena (Tampa), Florida, for $21.1 million. The recent acquisition is Pine Tree’s 73rd and brings the company’s current portfolio to 3.5 million sq. ft. in 15 states.
GBT Realty adds tenants to Middletown Commons

Louisville, Ky. -- Brentwood, Tennessee-based GBT Realty Corp. announced an expanded tenant line-up that brings a Louisville, Kentucky, regional shopping center to over 90% leased. Middletown Commons will see its first tenants opening in November; construction is currently underway.
The Kroger Co. cited for hiring people with disabilities

Cincinnati -- The Kroger Co. was named Employer of the Year by the Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities for significantly contributing to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Kroger was nominated for this recognition by the Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The company received the award at a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse on Oct. 16.