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Apparel-Related Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel-Related Retailers Expanding Nationwide Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., which trades as Adrienne Vittadini, Brooks Brothers, Carolee, Casual Corner Group, Casual Corner, Casual Corner Annex Woman, Petite Sophisticate, Casual Corner Outlet and August Max Woman operates at 1,200 locations nationwide. The retailer of women’s apparel occupies spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, downtown areas and lifestyle, outlet and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Paolo Maffei or Sue Ayers, Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., 100 Phoenix Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082; 860-741-0771, Fax 860-253-4491; Web sites: www.casualcorner.com, www.brooksbrothers.com. Dress Barn and Dress Barn Woman operate more than 700 locations nationwide. The apparel retailer occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in inline strip center locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the San Francisco Bay area of CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Terranomics Retail Services. The retailer prefers to locate in soft-good or discount-anchored centers. For more information, contact Sharon Carmichael, Terranomics Retail Services, 126 Post Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108; 408-531-9444, Fax 408-531-9494; Email: scarmichael@terranomics.com; Web site: www.terranomics.com. Eagles Beachwear Co. trades as Eagles Beachwear at 19 locations in NC and SC. The apparel retailer occupies spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the coastal regions of NC and SC during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Bob Hughes, Eagles Beachwear Co., 1000 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; 843-448-0416, Fax 843-626-0155. Levine’s, Inc. trades as Levine’s at 12 locations in TX. The apparel retailer occupies spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with specific improvements required. The company caters to low-to-middle income customers. For more information, contact Don Dismore, Levine’s, Inc., 511 West Jefferson, Dallas, TX 75208; 214-948-7396, Fax 214-946-2352. Coleman’s Tuxedos operates three locations in NJ. The retailer of formal apparel occupies spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Ira Coleman, Coleman’s Tuxedos, 1120 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111; 973-373-7410, Fax 973-373-8131. Lots to Love, Inc. trades as Lots to Love at 30 locations nationwide except for the Northeast and CA. The plus-size ladies’ discount price clothing stores occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in outlet and value centers. Plans call for one opening annually. Leases running one to three years are typical and the company prefers second generation spaces. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide, except the Northeast and CA. For more information, contact J.H. Harris, PO Box 1628, McCook, NE 69001; 308-345-5055, Fax 308-345-7381; Email: JTHarris@swnebr.net. Stage Store, Inc. trades as Palais Royal, Stage and Bealls at 345 locations in AK, AL, AR, CO, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK and TX. The clothing stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft to 20,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include Kmart, Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Major competitors include Dillard’s and Goody’s. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is publicly traded.For more information, contact Kent Williams, Stage Store, Inc., 10201 S. Main St., Houston, TX 77025; 713-218-4400, Fax 713-218-4478. Web site: www.stagestores.com. Charming Shoppes, Inc. trades as Lane Bryant at 688 locations nationwide. The retailer of plus-size women’s apparel occupies spaces of 5,550 sq.ft. in malls, downtown areas and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Jonathon Graub, Charming Shoppes Inc., 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-638-6909, Fax 215-638-6919; Web site: www.charmingshoppes.com. Coopers, Inc. trades as Western Warehouse at 30 locations in AZ, CA, CO and NM. The western apparel stores, which specialize in work apparel, hats and boots, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two to three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Sales of $200 psf have been reported. The company cites Corral West and Boot Barn as competition. A vanilla shell is required.For more information, contact Jerry Kramm, Coopers, Inc., 11205 Montgomery N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87111; 505-296-8344, Fax 505-296-0278. E-mail: contact@westernwarehouse.com; Web site: www.westernwarehouse.com. Deb Shops, Inc. trades as Deb Shops, Deb Plus, CSO and Tops ‘n Bottoms at 317 locations nationwide. The retailer of women’s and men’s apparel occupies spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Stanley Uhr, Deb Shops, Inc. 9401 Blue Grass Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114; 215-676-6000, Fax 215-698-8664; Web site: www.debshops.com. |