5Qs for Joe Coradino on Malls in the 21st CenturyWhat mall owners everywhere started doing during the pandemic—replacing lost anchors with health care facilities, adding experiential tenants, giving failing properties back to the bank—Joe Coradino began doing almost 10 years ago at PREIT. REI expanding in IllinoisREI Co-op continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint. Occupancy costs plagued non-essential retail tenants in 2020 For retail renters and landlords in 2020, there was little middle. Conn's continues expansion in Florida Conn's is entering a new market. Amazon expanding Boston tech hub, plans 3,000 new jobs Amazon is making major additions to its office space and professional staffing in Boston. L’Occitane files for bankruptcy; to reduce store footprint The U.S. arm of L’Occitane en Provence has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it looks to cut costs and reduce its store portfolio amid pandemic-related business disruption. Report: Amazon plans new ‘last mile center’ for Massachusetts Amazon is reportedly opening a supply chain hub focused on the last leg of home deliveries north of Boston. Godiva to close or sell all its stores in North America Godiva is planning to exit the brick-and-mortar retail business. Next-gen Kroger fulfillment center will rise in Phoenix The Kroger Co. is following through on a pledge to build a leading-edge automated warehouse facility in the Southwest region. Francesca’s new owner to keep some stores open Francesca’s has won court approval to sell itself to an affiliate of TerraMar Capital and Tiger Capital. First Previous 285 286 287 288 289 Next Last