REAL ESTATE

Butler Town Center ‘dream team’ named
A Gainesville, Florida, mixed-use project now features a strategically assembled team to lead the property to its planned fall 2018 opening. According to Butler Enterprises president Deborah Butler, the team of local, national and international design and construction professionals will work with Butler to create a world-class retail and residential core for Gainesville. The team consists of:
100-year-old jewelry chain to close all stores
Rethinking its earlier turnaround plans, a century-old Canadian jewelry chain has announced it will shutter all stores. Winnipeg-based Ben Moss Jewellers, which has sold mid-to-high-priced jewelry since 1910, said it will close the 54-unit chain and has launched going-out-of-business sales that began on Saturday, July 30. The liquidation efforts are being handled by Gordon Brothers Canada, ULC and Hilco Global (through its Canadian division, Merchant Retail Solutions).

Under Armour founder: Build it and they will come?

The man behind Under Armour has big plans for Baltimore -- so big, in fact, that local leaders say his ideas could revitalize the city, or not. Click here for more.
Video: Steve Tanger talks money with CNBC's Jim Cramer

Steve Tanger is more than CEO of outlet giant Tanger Factory Outlet Centers – he is also an effective talking head. Tanger appeared as a featured guest on CNBC's "Mad Money with Jim Cramer" on Thursday, July 28, and talked about the consistent strength of the outlet market despite a volatile retail industry.
Leasing opens for mixed-use project in Miami Design District

Leasing has begun on HELM Miami, a mixed-use development destined for a full city block in Miami’s Design District, a neighborhood carved out in an under-developed area north of downtown near Biscayne Bay. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Retail will handle leasing, led by executive managing director Thomas Citron and executive VP Mitchell Friedel.
Phillips Edison appoints Farrell Donnelley Assistant General Counsel

Phillips Edison & Company announced the appointment of Beth Farrell Donnelly as VP and assistant general counsel. She will work with senior VP and General Counsel Tanya Brady to provide legal advice on all aspects of the company’s business.
Mid-America taps Yenney as marketing director

The Mid-America Real Estate Group announced the hiring of Ashlee Yenney as its corporate marketing director. She will be responsible for marketing and public relations efforts across company offices in Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
What have malls done for people lately? Lots.

Everyone remembers the malls of the Eighties, where teenagers congregated and where the latest names in fashion could be found in one amazingly convenient location. This phenomenon was once relevant and innovative, but innovation is fleeting by nature. How have malls changed the ways they connect with customers make the mall experience still worth their while?
Simon declares ‘excellent’ quarter despite slight dip in income

Simon Property Group reported a 5% drop in net income to $527 million for the second quarter, yet declared positive results based on other measures. Total portfolio net operating income, which tracks comparable property and new property growth, grew 7.4% over second quarter 2015 and growth in comparable funds from operations rose 9.1%. The Simon board declared a 6.5% increase in its stock dividend for the quarter and raised its guidance for full-year 2016 net income to be within a range of $6.04 to $6.12 per diluted share.
Dollar General in 41-store acquisition

Dollar General has purchased 41 former Walmart Express locations across 11 states in a move designed to allow the discounter to expand its fresh meat and produce offerings. Dollar General said it expects to relocate 40 existing Dollar General stores into the purchased sites by October 2016. It will also enter one new market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.