A & E Stores, Inc. trades as J. Chuckles, Strawberry, Bolton’s and Pay-Half at 100 locations in CT, IL, NJ, NY, PA and RI. A&E occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and downtown locations. Strawberry’s 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., while Pay Half occupies spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Casual Corner, Dress Barn, Burlington Coat Factory and Linens ‘n Things. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

For more information, contact Bruce Kleiman, A & E Stores, Inc., 1000 Huyler St., Teterboro, NJ 07608, 201-393-0600; Fax 201-727-0327; Email: brukle@aestores.com.

For more information, contact Robert Frost, David’s Bridal, Inc., 1001 Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-943-6237; Fax 610-943-5046; Email: Rfrost@davidsbridal.com; Web site: www.davidsbridal.com.

Holliday’s General Service Corp. trades as Holliday’s Fashions at 25 locations in AL, AR, LA, MS and TN. The clothing stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in AL, LA, MO, MS and TN with a preference for sites within a six-hour drive of Memphis, TN. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 earning an average household income of $40,000.

Sarben, Inc. trades as Henry’s, Maggie and Cotton Fields at three locations in OR. The stores, selling upscale women’s apparel, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Plans call for two openings in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Banana Republic, Nordstrom and Ann Taylor. Typical leases run five years with options. Average sales of $450 psf have been reported.

Schweser’s Stores, Inc. trades as Glad Rags and Schweser’s at 18 locations in IA, MN, MO, NE and SD. The clothing stores, which carry misses and junior lines as well as some childrens, plus-size and petite apparel, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls, and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years with options are typical.