Even as most retailers are cutting back on new development, one new project has seemingly piqued the interest of a growing list of retailers. The California project, called Prime Outlets-Livermore, has been in the works for about five years and...
Over the past month, a series of stories have emerged underlining some of the tensions between landlords and tenants. Several examples emerged of retail tenants at properties teaming up in attempts to win concessions. This took place, reportedly...
As the recession continues to deepen, retailers of all stripes are choosing to shut down unprofitable locations in bids to cut costs. But there is one mundane area that companies may be overlooking amid all the rigors of rejecting leases, cutting...
Each month, Site Optimizer will discuss industry trends—most importantly, leasing issues—with experts in the retail real estate industry. This month, we spoke with Jack Kyser, founding economist of the Kyser Center for Economic Research at the Los...
Retailers and landlords were at odds last week testifying in Congress over proposed legislation that would change bankruptcy rules to allow retailers more time to accept or reject leases while in bankruptcy protection. The National Retail...
Los Angeles-based Arya Investments, LLC purchased the 25,049-square-foot Newport Crossing in Menifee, Calif., for $9.95 million from Santa Monica, Calif.-based Newport Murrieta Partners, LLC...
In an attempt to win concessions from shopping center owners and managers, retail tenants at some properties across the country are bolstering their hand and banding together in united fronts with shared demands...
It is no secret that Retail REITs have taken a pummeling since market capitalizations peaked in February 2007. The extent of the contraction has been greater than broader stock market metrics. The price index on retail REITs is now at its lowest...
