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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Retailers Expanding NationwideBW Sports, Inc. trades as Sports Fan at 16 locations in AZ, CO, KS and WY. The stores, licensors of sports apparel, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls, outlet centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in AZ, CO, KS and WY during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact John Brennan, BW Sports, Inc., 1962 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202; 303-295-3460, Fax 303-295-3429.
Dots operates 250 locations in 22 states throughout the east, south and midstates. The stores, offering women’s fashions at $10 or less, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in value and strip centers. Plans call for expansion throughout the east, south and midstates during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites in dominant shopping centers with supermarkets, major value chains and/or large ready-to-wear anchors. A white box build-out is required, and leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Jonathan Polster or James Phillips, Dots, 30801 Carter Street, Solon, OH 44139; 440-349-7900, Fax 440-349-7004, Email: realestate@dots.com. Web site: www.dots.com
G & G Retail, Inc. trades as G & G, Rave and Rave Girl at 574 locations nationwide, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The stores, offering fashion forward women’s and junior apparel, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for expansion nationwide, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include fashion department stores, Macy’s, Dillards and Burdines. The company cites Forever-21 and Wet Seal as competition, and profiles its typical customer as 12 to 25 years of age. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowances are required. Leases running ten years are typical. For more information, contact Josh Podell, G & G Retail, Inc., 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018; 212-279-4961, Fax 212-279-9496, Email: joshpodell@aol.com
Dr. Jay’s Inc. trades as Dr. Jay’s at 18 locations in NJ and NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Raymond Betesh, Dr. Jay’s, Inc., 101 County Avenue, Seacaucus, NJ 07094; 201-864-4300, Fax 201-864-1440, Web site: www.drjays.com
Tootsies, Inc. operates five locations in GA and TX. The high-end women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in southeast TX. The company will not consider grocery-anchored centers. For more information contact John Carcasi, Tootsies, Inc., 4045 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027; 713-629-9990; Fax 713-626-6075.
DeMarcos operates five locations in CO, ID, MT and WY. The moderate to better men’s and women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip and regional centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in CO, MT and Boise, ID. For more information contact Robert Marcovitz, DeMarcos, Grand Teton Mall, Idaho Falls, ID 83401; 208-524-3611; Fax 208-525-6134.
Happy Days operates five locations in NY. The children’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 8,461 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown areas. Plans call for expansion in metro NY and northern NJ during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Morris Mizrahi, Happy Days, 50 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212; 718-495-4795, Fax 718-498-8966.
The TJX Corporation trades as A.J. Wrights at 25 locations in the northeast. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and value centers. Plans call for expansion in the northeast and midstates during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Marshalls at 535 locations nationwide. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 32,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide and in Puerto Rico during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. The company also trades as TJ Maxx at 661 locations nationwide. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in the continental United States, with the exception of WY, and in Puerto Rico during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years with options are typical. For more information, contact Tina Lofgren, The TJX Corporation, 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-390-2230, Fax 508-390-2340.
My Friend’s Place, Inc. trades as Simply Natural, My Friend’s Place and My Place at eight locations in FL, GA, KY, SC and TN. The stores, offering designer women’s apparel, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip, specialty and mixed-use centers. Plans call for expansion throughout southern FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers strong regional chains as cotenants, and caters to an affluent customer. For more information, contact Jennifer Isaacs, My Friend’s Place, Inc., PO Box 150331, Nashville, TN 37215-0331; 615-383-6974, Fax 615-383-0259.
Swim World, Inc. trades as Swim Mart at seven locations in FL. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, outlet and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in southern FL, from Orlando southward, on both coasts. The company seeks sites near beach communities. For more information, contact T.J. Johnson, Swim World, Inc., 5250 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34233; 941-927-8445, Fax 941-927-8645.
Ten Spot operates nine locations in NJ and NY. The stores, offering apparel at popular price points, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown/urban markets. Plans call for expansion in northern NJ, New York City and Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000 to $40,000. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. For more information, contact Howard Hoffman, Ten Spot, 5800 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NY 07093; 201-662-7953, Fax 201-662-8301.
Bob’s Stores operates 34 locations throughout New England. The branded-casual apparel and footwear stores occupy spaces of 44,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 15 openings in the coming five years and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 in a trade area with middle to better incomes. For more information contact Roy Roberts, Milestone Associates, 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760; 508-650-1929; Fax 508-650-1944.
SJS Enterprises trades as Lyn Evans For Potpourri Designs at seven locations in CT and MA. The stores, offering better lines of lifestyle apparel, shoes and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas. Plans call for expansion in southern CT, especially Fairfield, Greenwich and Westport and the Danvers/Peabody/North Shore of Boston, MA. The company seeks sites in upscale town centers. The company will not sign leases personally nor agree to percentage leases. For more information, contact Lyn Evans-Shotkus, SJS Enterprises, 8 Church Street, Wellesley, MA 02482; 781-235-7040, Fax 781-431-7501, Web site: www.lynevans.com
A & E Stores, Inc. trades as J. Chuckles, Strawberries, Bolton’s and Pay Half at 90 locations in CT, IL, NJ, NY, PA and RI. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Pay Half and Strawberries trade in the CT and RI markets. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical and a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowances are required. The company prefers to cotenant with TJ Maxx, Casual Corner, Dress Barn and Burlington Coat Factory. Strawberries and J.Chuckles occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft.; Bolton’s occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. and Pay Half occupies spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. For more information contact Aaron Stauber, A & E Stores, Inc., 1000 Huyler Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-393-0600; Fax 201-727-0327.
Top Hat Tuxedo trades as Mr. Tuxedo at 17 locations in IA, IL, KY, MO and TN. The men’s formal apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. The company prefers to locate across from regional centers. The company trades as Top Hat Tuxedo at five locations throughout IN and is seeking expansion opportunities in Columbus, IN and Lafayette, IN. For more information contact Joel High, Top Hat Tuxedo, 2610 West Second Street, Owensboro, KY 42301; 270-683-7925.
Changes operates seven locations throughout MD. The fashion forward men’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip and regional centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The company prefers to cotenant with Footlocker. For more information contact Andrew Goetz, Changes, 409 Ensor Street, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-727-1010; Fax 410-244-0720; E-mail: info@changes4you.com; Web site: www.changes4you.com.
Formal Specialists Ltd. trades as Al’s Formal Wear, Ascot Tuxedos and Bridesmart at over 100 locations in LA, NM, OK and TX. The formal wear and bridal stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power and regional centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in OK and TX. Leases running five years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 125,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $35,000. For more information contact Ellis Rushefsky, Formal Specialists, Ltd., 7807 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; 713-791-1888; Fax 713-791-1692.
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. trades as Goody’s at 318 locations throughout the south and midstates. The family-priced apparel stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in strip, power and regional centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in midsized communities of less than 100,000 people in the existing markets. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing in a 10-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $30,000 to $70,000. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. For more information contact Marc Smith, Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc., 400 Goody’s Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922; 865-966-2000; Fax 865-671-3381.
Young Fashions, Inc. trades as Uniform Outfitters at 15 locations in AL, LA, MS and TX. The stores specializing in uniforms for school and career, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets, especially sites around 5,000 sq.ft. in San Antonio, TX. Leases running three to five years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. For more information contact Grant Kennedy, Young Fashions, Inc., 10300 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1601; 225-769-2068; Fax 225-769-3282.
Burch & Hatfield Formal Shops operate 12 locations in AL, GA and MS. The tuxedo stores occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,250 sq.ft. in power and regional centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical and the company prefers to cotenant with Lord & Taylor. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing in a five-mile radius. For more information contact David Burch, Burch & Hatfield Formal Shops, 1810 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1518; 205-345-2938; Fax 205-759-1481.
B & B Department Stores operate seven locations throughout NJ. The family apparel, accessories and shoe stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and downtown locations. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in resort locations in NJ. Leases running five years are typical. For more information contact Jeff Davidson, B & B Department Stores, 254 Drum Point Road, Bricktown, NJ 08723; 732-920-3300; Fax 732-920-1323.
Big M, Inc. trades as Mandees at 114 locations in NY, CT, NJ, PA, VA, DE and MD. The ladies and juniors apparel stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, downtown areas and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in CT, DE, NJ, NY and PA. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. The company also trades as Annie Sez at 42 locations in CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The ladies apparel stores occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers and downtown and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $75,000. For more information contact Kenneth Mandelbaum or Spencer Cohen, Big M, Inc., 12 Vreeland Avenue, Totowa, NJ 07512; 973-890-0021; Fax 973-890-4075; E-mail: kenny@mandee.com.
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