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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
Tilly’s Inc. operates 12 apparel shops in CA. The stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty and entertainment centers or malls and tourist centers. Plans call for four to eight openings in the existing market. Typical leases are five years with three five-year options. For more information, contact Hezy Shaked, Tilly’s Inc., 2502 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606; 949-475-5599, Fax 475-9967.
Bareco, Inc. trades as Bare Necessities at seven shops in CT, MA, NY, NY and VA. The intimate apparel stores for wmen occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip, value, power and mixed-use centers. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CT, MA and NJ. The shops average sales of $275 psf annually. Department store co-tenants are preferred. Demographic requirements incude a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 as average income. Typical turnkey leases are 10 years. For more information, contact Irwin Wrubel, Bareco, Inc., 179-181 Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114-1399; 973-643-2525, Fax 643-3539.
Maui Clothing Co. Inc. trades as Maui Water Wear at 15 apparel stores in HI. Spaces required are 1,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in specialty and tourist centers for the ladies’ and men’s clothing stores. Plans call for three openings in FL and NV in the coming 18 months. The upscale shops average sales of $900 psf annually. Typical leases run five to 10 years. For more information, contact Ed Wayne, Maui Clothing Co., Inc. 1000 Limahana Place, Unit N, Lahaina, HI 96761-1540; 808-667-2647, Fax 661-7610.
Charming Shoppes Inc. trades as Fashion Bug at 1,200 women’s apparel shops nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Existing stores carry Fashion Bug Plus which retails larger-sized women’s apparel. Plans call for 125 openings in the coming 18 months nationwide. For more information, contact Jonathon Graub, Charming Shoppes, Inc., 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-638-6909, Fax 638-6919.
Hub Distributing Inc. does business as Miller’s Outpost and Anchor Blue at 216 apparel shops located in AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA. The stores, offering casual, moderately-priced apparel for young men and women, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ, CA, IL, NV, OR and WA. Pacific Sunwear and Mr. Rags are cited as competitors, and the company likes to locate near them as well as Wet Seal, Gap and food courts. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 as average income. Typical leases run seven years, with a vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance required. For more information, contact John Burgess, Hub Distributing Inc., 2501 East Guasti Road, Ontario, CN 91761-7657; 909-605-5000, Fax 605-5414.
C.M.J. Enterprises trades as A Nose For Clothes at 8 locations in FL and GA. The stores, offering upscale women’s sportswear, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Eexpansion will take place in the exisitng markets. The company prefers supermarkets, Publix and Kroger as anchors/co-tenants. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Joseph Falowitz, C.M.J. Enterprises, 13100 S.W. 128th Street, Miami, FL 33186; 305-253-8631, Fax 235-4370, Web site www.anoseforclothes.com.
Stuart Shaines, Inc. trades as Stuart Shaines Clothiers at one location in NH. Growth opportunities are sought in New England. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. are required in specialty centers, preferably near Lord & Taylor. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within 25 miles earning $50,000 as average income. Typical leases run five years, and a vanilla shell is necessary. For more information, contact Stuart Shaines, Stuart Shaines, Inc., 123 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4085; 603-436-2513, Fax 436-4363, E-mail gruumpsto@aol.com.
Clothestime trades as Eye Candy at 11 shops nationwide. The junior apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in malls. plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. expansion will take place in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, TX and VA. The firm also operates 260 Clothestime discount budget junior women’s apparel stores nationwide. Expansion plans in the next 18 months call for 50 openings in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NV, TX and VA. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in power centers or malls is required. For more information, contact Robert Mathews, Clothestime Stores, Inc., 5325 East Hunter Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807; 714-779-5881, Fax 779-0512, E-mail bmathews@ctme.com
Ten Spot operates seven in NJ. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers or downtown storefronts. Growth opportunities are sought in Nj and NY. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within three miles earning $40,000 as average income. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Howard Hoffman, Ten Spot, 5800 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093; 201-662-7953, Fax 662-8301.
Arthur Weiner Enterprises operates nine Vertigo in CA, DC, FL, GA, NV and TX. Plans call for 10 opening in the coming 18 months. The high fashion apparel shops occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in specialty and tourist centers, malls and downtown storefronts. Expansion will take place in CA, DC, IL, TX (Houston) and VA.. For more information, contact Arthur Weiner, c/o Arthur Weiner Enterprises, 2450 Miami Gardens Drive, North Miami, FL 33180; 305-932-6202, Fax 932-6244.
S & K Famous Brands, Inc. trades as S & K Famous Brand Menswear, retailing men’s apparel at discounts, at their 240 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX., VA, WV and WI. Plans call for as many as 35 opeining in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and outlet centers, malls or freestanding locations are required. Preferred demographics include population of 150,000 within a seven-mile radius earning$75,000 as average income. Typical leases run five years, with a vanilla shell and specific improvements required. For further information, contact Mike Desmond or Walt Bare, S & K Famous Brands, Inc., 11100 West Broad Avenue, Glen Allen, VA 23060; 804-346-2500, Fax 967-2629 Web site www.skmenswear.com.
Paul Harris Stores, Inc. opertaes 320 locations in the East, Midstates and South. Expansion is planned for over 30 new sites to open in the next 18 months in the existing market. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, outlet, specialty or mixed-use centers and malls. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within 10 miles earning $50,000as average income. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Paul Sobol, Paul Harris Stores, Inc., 6003 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254; 317-298-6963, Fax 298-6880, Web site www.paulharrisstores.com.
K & G Men’s Center Inc. operates 53 locations in CA, CO, GA, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX and WA. The men’s apparel and accessories stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in industrial sites, freestanding or second and third generation strip centers. The company is planning national expansion with a focus on East coast metro areas and CA in the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Steve Rothchild, K & G Men’s Center, Inc., 1920 Sheridan Road, Highland, IL 60035; 847-266-0697, Fax 266-0698.
Royal Formal Wear Corp. operates five locations in DC, MD and VA. The formal wear, tuxedo and bridal apparel shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in power or specialty centers. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 residing within 15 miles earning $35,000 as annual income. Typical leases run five years with options, and a vanilla shell required. For more information, contact Kenneth Maites, Royal Formal Wear Corp., 5115 Lawrence Place, Bladensburg, MD 20710; 301-779-0707, Fax 209-0150.
G & G Retail Inc. trades as G & G, Rave, Rave Girl and Authentika (in Puerto Rico only). The women’s apparel (in juniors) stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and strips centers. Plans call for 90 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in existing markets exclusive of Puerto Rico. Fashion department stores, Macy’s, Dillards and Burdines are preferred as co-tenants. Demographic requirement include a population of 200,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000as average income. Typical leases run 10 years with a vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance required for strips. For more information, contact Josh Podell, G & G Retail, Inc., 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018; 212-279-4961, Fax 714-1680, E-mail joshpodell@aol.com.
J. Silver Clothing, Inc. operates 60 locations in CT, IL, MA, MI, NY and RI. The apparel stores specializing in junior’s and plus sizes women’s apparel and accessories occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and value centers, malls and downtown storefronts. Plans call for 30 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in IL, IN, MI and WI. Ready-to-wear retailers and shoe stores are preferred co-tenants. A population of 50,000 within one mile is preferred. Typical leases are 10 years with vanilla shell, specific improvements and T.I.A. required. For more information, contact John Cerreta, J. Silver Clothing, Inc., One Testa Place, South Norwalk, CT 06854; 203-866-0103, Fax 866-0027, Web site www.jsilverclothing.com.
Hyman Family LP operates 54 Susie’s Deals family discount apparel stores in AZ, CA and NV. Plans call for 25 openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and value centers are sought. Preferred co-tenants include Wal*Mart, Target, Ross, Marshalls, Food-4-Less and Savon. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 in a three-mile radius earning $30,000 as the average income. Typical leases are five to 10 years, and a vanilla shell is required. The company cites Factory 2U as competition. For more information, contact Gail Jeffery, Hyman Family LP, 1115 John Reed Court, City of Industry, CA 91745; 626-369-9881, Fax 961-4228, E-mail susiedeal@aol.com, Website www.suziesdeals.com.
Revelation Dress, Inc. operates nine career-oriented apparel stores in CA. Expansion plans call for two openings in CA during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in specialty centers are of interest with fine restaurants and supermarkets preferred as co-tenants. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 in a one-mile radius earning $60,000 as the average income. For more information, contact John Boone, Revelation Dress, Inc., 3113 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213-747-6351, Fax 747-3934.
Color Inc. trades as Destination at 70 locations nationwide. Expansion will continue nationally, with six to 12 openings during the coming 18 months. The retailer of apparel, accessories, gifts and jewelry seeks spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 700 ft. in specialty and entertainment centers and tourist areas. Hard Rock, Crate & Barrel and Cheesecake Factory are preferred co-tenants. Typical leases run 10 years and a vanilla shell is required with a tenant improvement allowance. For more information, contact Al Shameklis, Color Inc., 490 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776; 978-443-1970 Ext. 987, Fax 443-1712.
The Greenberg Group represents Gucci, a 30-unit chain operating nationwide. Three openings are planned nationally during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in upscale shopping venues including malls, downtown locations and tourist areas are of interest. The stores carry leather goods, apparel and shoes and require proximity to other luxury retailers. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within a three-mile radius earning $90,000 as the average income. Leases typically run 10 to 15 years and a vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Steven Greenberg, The Greenberg Group, 1200 West Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557; 516-295-0406, Fax 374-0999.
World Apparel Products trades as Sunshine Blues at 28 locations in NJ and PA. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls are being sought. Expansion plans call for three openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Ravi Chawla, World Apparel Products, 12700 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154; 215-464-5000, Fax 673-8932, E-mail rchawla@brandmania.com.
Big M, Inc. trades as Annie Sez at 42 locations throughout CT, DE, MD, NY, NY, PA and VA. Expansion plans call for 10 openings in CT, MD, NY, NY and PA during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in strip or specialty centers are of interest to the ladies’ apparel chain. Preferred co-tenants are supermarkets. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within a three-mile radius earning $75,000 as the average income. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Kenneth Mandelbaum, Big M, Inc., 12 Vreeland Avenue, Totowa, NY 07512; 973-890-0021, Fax 890-5994.
Bora Bora, Inc. operates 15 locations in Puerto Rico. Expansion plans call for six openings in CA, FL and TX during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls are sought. The casual, beachwear and extreme sports apparel stores average sales of $580 psf annually. The company cites Pacific Sunwear as competition. Typical leases run five years and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Oscar Juelle, Bora Bora, Inc., B-2 Calle Tabonuco, PMC Suite 118, Guaynabo, PR 00968-3004; 787-781-1368, Fax 782-3444.
The Glik Co., Inc. operates 58 Glik’s men’s and women’s apparel stores throughout IN, IL, MI and MO. Eight openings are projected for the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Strip centers with spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. are of interest. Demographic requirements include a population of 5,000 in a two-mile radius. Typical leases run two to five years. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Joseph Glik, The Glik Co., Inc., 3248 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040; 618-876-6717, Fax 876-7819.
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