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May. 21, 2013

Is Fitness Club Sector Over-Crowded?

Gym operators, which have been filling up spaces left by failing retailers, might be over-extending themselves....More
May. 20, 2013

Room Left for Malls in the U.S.

Infill sites in markets with under-served populations may still offer mall development opportunities....More
May. 10, 2013

Whole Foods Among Potential Buyers for Tesco's U.S. Stores

Whole Foods co-Chief Walter Robb said the chain will be taking a careful look at Fresh & Easy....More
May. 9, 2013

Macerich Added to the S&P 500

Macerich became the second retail REIT to join the Index, and the first REIT of any specialization to do so in four years....More
May. 8, 2013

Whole Foods To Build More Large Format Stores

The supermarket operator found the larger stores built during the recession have performed well....More
May. 7, 2013

Blackstone to Sell GGP Shares

The private equity player plans to sell 23.4 million shares in a secondary offering....More
May. 6, 2013

Claire's Inc. Files for IPO, Neiman Marcus May Follow Suit

Teen accessories seller filed a $100 million offering, while Neiman Marcus' owners explore an $8 billion IPO....More
May. 6, 2013

Office Supplies Sector Merger Faces Challenge

An OfficeMax shareholder sues over breach of fiduciary duties....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Westfield Exits Brazil Venture

Australian mall REIT sold its 50 percent stake in the partnership back to Almeida Junior Family....More
Apr. 25, 2013

George Soros Buys Stake in J.C. Penney: Vote of Confidence?

Soros now owns a 7.9 percent stake in the retailer....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Vornado Sells Remaining Stake in Boston's Downtown Crossing

Millennium Partners now owns 100 percent of the project....More
Apr. 25, 2013

China, Turkey Among the Most Active Countries for Shopping Center Development

The global retail real estate industry is set to deliver 344 million sq. ft. of space....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Urban Outfitters Describes Core Clientele as "Upscale Homeless"

The specialty apparel retailer has very specific customer focus for each of its brands....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Details Emerge on Macerich Co.'s Outlet Project in Chicago

Fashion Outlets of Chicago will focus on luxury retailers....More
Apr. 22, 2013

Consumers Pick 12 Worst Supermarkets in U.S.

Supervalu, A&P brands made the list....More
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