5Qs for Ron Goldstone on how municipalities impede retail’s redevelopmentLocal government officials want Target to fill that empty Walmart store, not a self-storage facility—but that’s unlikely to happen. Mall Do’s and Don’ts: Consider doing what you might never have done beforeWhat CBL Properties CEO Stephen Lebovitz did was put casinos in empty anchors and created a vibrant new traffic flow. Pep Boys’ shuttering of its auto parts business makes 81 storefronts available The auto service chain’s owner, Icahn Automotive, leased 109 such locations to Advanced Auto Parts last year. Walmart Canada opens first new store in Alberta since 2015 Walmart Canada’s new location in Edmonton, Alberta, is built for sustainability. REI to open its 31st store in California next year REI Co-op continues to expand across the U.S. Indoor mini-golf/dining concept Puttshack continues U.S. expansion with new capital An entertainment destination that combines tech-driven mini-golf with food and drink and whose creators include the founders of Topgolf has closed a new round of funding to support its U.S. expansion. Love’s Travel Stops in milestone store opening Love’s Travel Stops continues to expand its footprint and offerings. The top three things that in-store shoppers want are... The right atmosphere is one of the keys to tapping into a continued appetite for customers to shop in-store. Mall Do’s and Don’ts: Use empty anchors as the foundations for new experiences Centennial CEO Steven Levin says that, to realize the true value of this real estate, you have to change the physical plant. Mall Do’s & Don’ts: Create a city within a city In shopping centers, says URW development chief Geoff Mason, social interaction has become just as important for people as shopping. First Previous 300 301 302 303 304 Next Last
