Retailers Expanding Throughout the East Coast
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Compact Disc World, Inc. operates 12 locations in NJ. The stores, specializing in new and used CDs, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in Bricktown and Bridgewater, NJ during the coming 18 months. Leases running seven years are typical.

For more information, contact Rita Donato-Edwards, Compact Disc World, Inc., 635 Montrose Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080; 908-412-9090.

Le Marc’s Hallmark operates 12 locations in NY. The card stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas (storefronts), malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in Manhattan and Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ronald Falbee, Le Marc’s Hallmark, 65 Commercial Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530; 516-873-2080, Fax 516-873-2083.

Mattress Giant Inc. trades as Mattress Giant at over 250 locations in TX, MO, MN, FL, MA, RI, NH, NY, PA, DE, MD, VA and IL. The home furnishings stores, featuring mattresses and bedding, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 75 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets with the addition of Baltimore, MD and Milwaukee, WI. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla box plus $8 psf in tenant improvement allowance are required. Freestanding units require a land area of 0.75 to one acre. Preferred co-tenants include Circuit City, Best Buy and Pier One. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 residing within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Michael Ullian, Mattress Giant Inc./Rada Realty, 1600 N.E. Twelfth Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305; 954-832-9903, Fax 954-832-9971; Email raid1@bellsouth.net.

Workbench Holdings LLC trades as Workbench Furniture at 40 locations in CT, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WI and NC. The home furnishings stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company describes their typical customer as affluent and well-educated.

For more information, contact Michael Zimring, Workbench Holding LLC, 180 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002; 201-435-7800, Fax 201-435-9689; Web site www.workbenchfurniture.com.

Somerset Tire Service, Inc. trades as STS Tire and Auto Center at 74 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The centers, offering automotive and tire services, occupy spaces of 5,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion is planned for the existing markets. Leases running 15 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company cites national and local tire dealers as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 within two miles earning $50,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Ted Haase, Somerset Tire Service, Inc., P.O. Box 2001, Bound Brook, NJ 08805; 732-356-8500, Fax 732-356-8821; Web site www.ststire.com; Email thaase@ststire.com.

Off-Track Bedding Inc. operates nine locations in MA and RI. The home furnishings stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Thomas Barron, Off-Track Bedding Inc., 1184 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904; 401-453-5168, Fax 401-453-6392.

40 Winks Inc. operates 32 locations in NJ and PA. The home furnishings stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical, and the company is franchising. The company prefers to co-tenant with supermarkets.

For more information, contact Gerry Barr, 40 Winks Inc., Route 73 and Walker Avenue, West Berlin, NJ 08091; 856-768-5600, Fax 856-869-0025.

W.E. Aubuchon Co., Inc. trades as Aubuchon Hardware at 145 locations in CT, ME, NH, NY and VT. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout New England and upstate NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Marcus Moran, W.E. Aubuchon Co., Inc., 95 Aubuchon Drive, Westminister, MA 01473; 978-874-0521, Fax 978-874-2096.

Shoe Fly Shoe Inc. trades as Irving Shoes, Morris Levine Shoes and Glicks Shoe at six locations in NY and PA. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets, with acquisitions of particular interest, during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Todd Lewis, Shoe Fly Shoe Inc., P.O. Box 26, Tyrone, PA 16686; 814-684-6040, Fax 814-684-6097.

Metro Inc. trades as Capital Video at 29 locations in CT, MA, ME, NY and RI. The adult video stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, entertainment, outlet and strip centers. Growth opportunities offering appropriate zoning are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ed Nota, Metro Inc., 1060 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910; 401-461-2200.

Cosmetics Plus trades as Scents for Less (two locations), Cosmetic Center (three locations) and Cosmetics Plus (four locations) in MD, NJ and VA. The cosmetics stores, offering fragrances, hair care products and cosmetics, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in outlet and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years with options are typical. Preferred co-tenants include upscale designer retailers, TJ Maxx, Barneys and Old Navy. The company cites Fragrance Outlet and Perfume Mania as competition.

For more information, contact Donald Gottheimer, Cosmetics Plus, 345 Kaplan Drive, Fairfield, NJ 07004; 973-575-1550, Fax 973-575-4969.

Barami Enterprises trades as Barami Studio at 15 locations in CA, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, VA and Washington, DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in CA, CT, MA, MD, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. The company prefers upscale co-tenants located in areas with high-income demographics.

For more information, contact Bahram Hakakian, Barami Enterprises, 152 West 36th Street, first floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-629-6464, Fax 212-695-1417; Web site www.barami.com.

Tiger Schulman’s Karate Centers operates 35 locations in CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA. The upscale karate centers occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, power and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NJ, and Manhattan/boros of metro NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years plus options are typical. Preferred co-tenants include movie theaters and supermarkets located in lifestyle centers.

For more information, contact Jonathan Burke, c/o JW Burke & Company, 350 Lexington Avenue, Penthouse, New York, NY 10016; 212-682-4300, Fax 212-557-1631; Web site www.tsk.com.

Eblens Inc. trades as Eblens Casual Clothing and Footwear at 21 locations in CT, MA and RI. The apparel stores, featuring men’s and women’s casual clothing and footwear, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings per year. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Don Riccio, Eblens Inc., 299 Industrial Lane, Torrington, CT 06790; 860-489-3073, Fax 860-496-7446.

Cape Cod Crafters operates 18 locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The specialty Christmas tree shops occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, outlet, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months, and the company plans to open five locations annually for the next five years. Expansion will take place within the existing markets, while sites offering heavy traffic are of particular interest.

For more information, contact Steven Tenofsky, c/o Bayliss Co., Inc., 1000 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545; 508-845-5000 Ext. 306, Fax 508-842-6100.

Marden’s Inc. operates 12 locations in ME. The discount department stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 60,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NH and MA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within 25 miles earning $30,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Paul Lepage, Marden’s Inc., 184 College Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901; 207-873-6111; Fax 207-873-1376.

Debbie Enterprises Ltd. trades as Your Hair Connection, Eternal Touch Spalon and Revelations at 12 locations in PA. The beauty salons occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running three to five years are typical.

For more information, contact Debra Eckstine-Ralph, Debbie Enterprises Ltd., 11-17 Railroad Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; 717-697-6497.

Federated Department Stores trades as Stern’s at 26 locations in NJ and NY. The department stores, specializing in apparel, home merchandise, accessories and cosmetics, occupy spaces of 50,000 sq.ft. to 339,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Preferred co-tenants include other department stores and big box retailers. The company requires eight to 15 acres of land. The company also trades as Bloomingdales at 25 locations in CA, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The department stores, specializing in apparel, home merchandise, accessories and cosmetics, occupy spaces of 92,000 sq.ft. to 250,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Preferred co-tenants include other department stores and high end specialty stores.

For more information, contact Carl Goertemoeller, Federated Department Stores, Seven West Seventh Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-579-7666; Fax 513-579-7513.

Youngland Inc. trades as Youngland and Kid City at 14 locations in NJ and NY. The stores, featuring apparel for children from newborn to 14 years old, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company requires 10,000 sq.ft. as retail space plus 3,000 sq.ft. for a stockroom. Demographic requirements include $30,000 to $50,000 as the median household income.

For more information, contact Joseph Schmuls, Youngland Inc., 2922 Third Avenue, Bronx NY 10455, 718-993-7249, Fax 718-993-8933.

Mr. Paperback operates 12 locations in ME. The bookstores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market. Leases running five years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Robert Foss, Mr. Paperback, 1135 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401; 207-990-4107, Fax 207-942-9226.

Eckerd Corporation operates 2,891 locations in CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX and VA. The drugstores occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. to 13,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 83 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company requires a land area of 1.5 acres. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 residing within two miles earning $30,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Tom Nash, Eckerd Corporation, 8333 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL 33777; 727-395-6000, Fax 727-395-7888.

Everything 99¢ operates 27 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The stores, specializing in general and seasonal merchandise, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, power, value, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NJ, New York City and Long Island, NY and PA. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Movieland Cinemas operates two locations in NY. The movie theaters occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. and up in freestanding locations, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in northern NJ and NY. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Marvin Hartman, c/o Pliskin Realty & Dev., 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225.

Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ operates 41 locations in NJ and NY. The stores, featuring general and used merchandise, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, value and strip centers. Plans call for eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in northern NJ and NY. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Peter Potemkin, c/o Pliskin Realty & Dev., 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225; Email peter43@ix.netcom.com.

Zan Ventures trades as Zans at 10 locations in NJ and NY. The stores, featuring better ladies wear, occupy spaces of over 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in Bergen County, NJ or Manhattan, NY. Leases running 15 years plus options are typical. The company reports average sales of $400 psf. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning over $70,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Sammy Bar-or, ZanVentures, 58 E. Palisades Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 201-894-5588, Fax 201-894-0885.

Victory Supermarkets Inc. trades as Victory Super Markets at 20 locations in MA and NH. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 55,000 sq.ft. to 70,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 20 years are typical. Freestanding locations require seven acres of land. Preferred co-tenants include Target, TJ Maxx and Wal*Mart. The company cites Demoulas, Shaws and Stop N Shop as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within the trade area earning $50,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Mark Shair, Victory Supermarkets, c/o M&J Associates, 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026; 781-326-7370, Fax 781-326-2827.

TOL Franchise Group trades as Top of the Line Fragrances at five locations in FL, NJ, PA and TN. The stores, featuring cosmetics and fragrances, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls, outlet, power and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, NJ and PA. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred co-tenants are fashion tenants. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Steve Ciaverelli, TOL Franchise Group, 515 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740; 732-229-0014, Fax 732-222-1762; Web site www.tolfranchise.com; Email info@tolfranchise.com.

Tilden Car Care Centers operates 60 locations in NJ, NY, FL, MN, NH, MA, CO, CA, GA, IN, PA and TX. The automotive centers, specializing in repairs and service, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. with bays in freestanding locations and end caps of strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning $50,000 as the average income. The company is franchising and cites Midas and Goodyear as competition.

For more information, contact Robert Baskind, Tilden Car Care Centers, 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 165, Garden City, NY 11530; 516-746-7911, Fax 516-746-1288.

U.S. Factory Outlets, Inc. operates 27 locations nationwide. The closeout stores, which offer general merchandise including bed and bath items, apparel, shoes and gifts, occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. to 52,000 sq.ft. in malls, value, outlet, mixed-use, power and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 10 years plus three five-year options are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company describes itself as similar to Ames.

For more information, contact Frederic Raiff, U.S. Factory Outlets, Inc., Seven Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001; 212-563-3650, Fax 212-967-9872; Web site www.usforetail.com; Email usfo@us.netcom.com.

Bareco, Inc. trades as Bare Necessities at seven locations in CT, MA, NJ, NY and VA. The stores, specializing in intimate apparel for women, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power, mixed-use, value and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CT and NJ during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company reports average sales of $300 psf. Major competitors are department stores. The typical customer is described as women aged 15 and older. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Irwin Wrubel, Bareco, Inc., 179-181 Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114; 973-643-2525, Fax 973-643-3539.

Rebel Valley Cigar Superstores operates seven locations in DE, NJ and PA. The specialty stores, featuring cigars and tobacco products, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. Preferred co-tenants include Home Depot, Lowes and Target. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Engine World/Bargain Brakes & Mufflers operates 40 locations in DE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH and PA. The automotive centers, featuring servicing and repairs, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 500,000 residing within five miles earning $40,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Rich Weitzman, Equity Properties, 600 Haverford Road, Haverford, PA 19041; 610-645-7700, Fax 610-645-5454.

Just A Buck operates 37 locations in CT, FL, ME, NJ, NY, PA, TN and VA. The discount stores, which sell general merchandise at a fixed price point of $1.00, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the eastern and southern regions during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets and high-volume discount stores. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Ron Sommers, c/o Sommers Consulting, 301 N. Main Street, New City, NY 10956; 914-638-4111, Fax 914-638-3878.

Lot Stores operates 47 locations in DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA and Washington, DC. The variety stores, featuring apparel for men, women and children, housewares, giftware, linens and novelties, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 residing within one mile earning $35,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Scott Dweck, Lot Stores, Nine Brick Plant Road, South River, NJ 08882; 732-257-4344, 732-257-3552; Email lotstores@aol.com.

Blinds To Go, Inc. operates over 100 locations in CT, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington, DC and Canada. The home furnishings stores, specializing in all types of window coverings, blinds, shades, etc., occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for 25 to 30 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the East coast region. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred co-tenants include Home Depot, Lowes, Target and Wal*Mart. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 residing within seven miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Gary Leone, Blinds To Go, Inc., 21 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike Annex Building, Iselin, NJ 08830; 732-321-5000, Fax 732-321-1293; Web site www.blindstogo.com.

Today’s Man Inc. operates 29 locations in PA, NJ, NY, VA and MD. The value-oriented apparel stores, featuring better men’s apparel, occupy spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Preferred co-tenants include Barnes & Noble, Staples, Bed, Bath & Beyond and other big boxes.

For more information, contact Larry Feld, Today’s Man Inc., 835 Lancer Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 856-235-5656, Fax 856-222-1734.