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  • Free People, Allen Edmonds to open Cleveland locations

    Woodmere, Ohio -- Urban Outfitters’ concept Free People, as well as men’s shoe retailer Allen Edmonds, will make their debut to the Northeast Ohio market when they open their doors at Eton Chagrin Boulevard.

    The Eton location is Free People’s first Ohio boutique while the only other Allen Edmonds stand-alone store in the state is an outlet store in Jefferson, Ohio.

  • Orangetheory Fitness Studio to open on Long Island

    New York City -- Sabre Real Estate Group said it has arranged a lease for the first Orangetheory Fitness Studio on Long Island.

    The lease with landlord Federal Realty Investment Trust is for 3,480 sq. ft. at the Huntington Square Mall, located in East Northport and anchored by Sears and Barnes & Noble. The studio is expected to open in February.

    Orangetheory Fitness has plans to open as many as 30 studios in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. 
     

  • Collective Brands names head of Keds brand

    LEXINGTON, Mass. — Collective Brands Performance and Lifestyle Group has announced the appointment of Rick Blackshaw as president of the Keds brand. Blackshaw has extensive footwear experience with brands including Converse, Timberland, and the former division of Reebok, Avia, and most recently served as VP and general manager for the Chuck Taylor All Star Division of Converse Inc. He will start in his new role Jan. 24 and succeeds Kristin Kohler Burrows who recently departed the position to pursue career opportunities closer to her home in New York. 

  • Bon-Ton names former Lord & Taylor chief as new president and CEO

    York, Pa. -- The Bon-Ton Stores said Tuesday it has appointed Brendan L. Hoffman as president and CEO, effective Feb. 7.

    Hoffman replaces Bud Bergren, who is a current member of the board of directors and who will transition to the role of the chairman.

  • Hudson's Bay Co. 'Taylors' a new deal

    NEW YORK — Hudson's Bay Company, the Canadian retail conglomerate, and one of the oldest department-store operators in the world, announced Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of its affiliate, Lord & Taylor Holdings, LLC, the U.S. department-store company.

    According to a company press release, Hudson's Bay will now operate the two leading retail banners in North America, The Bay and Lord & Taylor. Prior to the transaction, Hudson's Bay Company and Lord & Taylor were side-by-side affiliate entities.

  • Apple’s global sales per square foot average a whopping $4,709

    New York City -- Apple stores around the world are pulling in an annual average of $4,709 sales per square foot, CNN Money reported.

    While a handful of super-high-end luxury retailers with limited floor space in New York City and foreign capitols may do better, Apple’s numbers make it by far the most valuable chain in the United States. Apple’s closest chain competitor is Tiffany & Co., which garners an average of $2,974 per square foot, according to the report.


     

  • Sport Clips, Evita Salon to open at Hamilton Crossing Centre

    Carmel, Ind. -- Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group said that two new tenants will open at Hamilton Crossing Centre, located in Carmel, Ind.

    Sport Clips has leased 1,293 sq. ft. and Evita Salon & Spa has leased 1,956 sq. ft.

    Hamilton Crossing has a total GLA of 39,072 sq. ft. on 12.64 acres.
     

  • CBL to renovate four major malls in 2012

    Chattanooga, Tenn. -- CBL & Associates Properties announced that in 2012 it will complete multimillion dollar renovations at four market-dominant CBL Malls, with projects scheduled for Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, N.C.; Post Oak Mall in College Station, Texas; Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg, Miss.; and Mall del Norte in Laredo, Texas. 

    The renovations are expected to be completed by the end of 2012.

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