JLL: High-profile transactions driving retail investment in 2018A strong holiday season is expected to help control mall vacancies in early 2019. Gymboree to close Crazy 8 stores and cut back namesake stores; names CEOJust 14 months after it emerged from bankruptcy, Gymboree Group announced a “strategic review” and a major downsizing of its store fleet. It also named a new chief executive. Shopko closing some stores amid report of restructuring Shopko Stores is downsizing its store portfolio. Stephen Lebovitz on redevelopment Mall redevelopments can take up to three years and cost as much as $10 million, but they’re worth it. Adam Ifshin on secondary markets Advisors to retail real estate investors these days all seem to be whispering: “Invest only in A centers in A markets, don’t gamble on secondary and tertiary markets.” Joseph F. Coradino on the new tenant mix Retail centers are evolving from shopping destinations into social destinations. What to expect in 2019 Here are a few ideas on retailers should expect in 2019 and 2020 from Michael Halula, retail-CPG sector general manager, Americas, Teradata. Report: Neiman Marcus restructuring talks end Neiman Marcus Group and its lenders have ended their debt negotiations — at least for now. Another first for Selfridges U.K. retailer Selfridges continues to push the envelope of department-store retailing. Brandon Famous on international retail expansion Data and analytics provide expanding retailers with global reach. First Previous 333 334 335 336 337 Next Last
