Lover’s Lane & Co.

Apparel

734-728-5646, Fax 734-728-0119

The 23-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, MI and the Virgin Islands. The apparel stores, specializing in intimate lingerie and romantic gifts for shoppers 18 years old and older, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as seven openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, FL and MN. The company cites Victoria’s Secret and Fredericks of Hollywood as competition. Leases running five years plus five five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

Michael’s Crafts

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

860-677-5252, Fax 860-679-5260

Utrecht Art Supply

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

609-409-8001, Fax 609-409-8002

Standex International

Books

Web site: www.bereanchristianstores.com

The 22-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, OH, NM and TX. The stores, featuring books, gifts and collectibles, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and entertainment centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA, with representation by CB Richard Ellis. Required demographics include a population of one million within 18 miles. Preferred cotenants include Target, Wal*Mart and Bed Bath & Beyond. The company cites Lifeway Family Christian Stores as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

Erwin Distributing Co.

Cards

972-875-6971, Fax 972-875-6977

Beauty Systems Group, Sally Beauty Co.

Cosmetics

Beauty Sysytems Group operates 290 locations in AR, CT, DE, GA, LA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA, TX and Canada. The cosmetics stores, which offer beauty supplies at a discount for professionals in the trade only, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use and in "B" strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the eastern seaboard and southern regions of the U.S. (42 openings) and Canada (eight openings). Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell, specific improvements and tenant improvement allowance are required. Sally Beauty Supply operates 2,600 locations nationwide and internationally. The cosmetics stores, which specialize in beauty supplies at discount prices, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 140 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Preferred anchors include supermarkets and discount retailers. Leases running five years plus a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell, specific improvements and tenant improvement allowance are required.

Sephora USA Inc.

Cosmetics

415-977-4300, Fax 415-977-2978

Activate Inc.

Electronics

503-641-6545, Fax 503-626-8292

The 58-unit chain operates locations in CA, MI, OR and WA. The electronics stores, specializing in wireless phones, pagers and internet access, occupy kiosk spaces of 100 sq.ft. in malls and inline spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OR and WA during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical for permanent stores. The company is interested in both permanent and temporary leases.

Cingular Wireless

Electronics

610-995-5000, Fax 610-995-3941

Circuit City Stores

Electronics

Email: jl@rkf.com

Radio Shack Corp.

Electronics

817-415-3224, Fax 817-415-2825

The 7,200-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power and strip centers. Plans call for 300 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Required demographics include a population of 20,000 within 10 miles. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical.

Lady of America

Fitness

Lady of America operates 290 locations nationwide, in Canada and internationally. The fitness centers for women only, specializing in weight training, aerobics and dietary supplements, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 75 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, with representation by Elite Retail Leasing. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical. A tenant improvement allowance is required. The company is franchising. Ladies Workout Express operates 40 locations in FL, GA, MN, SC and TX. The fitness centers for women only, specializing in training and weight loss, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 200 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, with representation by Elite Retail Leasing. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 within three miles. Preferred anchors include supermarkets. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising. Health Clubs of America operates 11 locations in FL, IN, NM and TX. The coed fitness centers, specializing in weight training, aerobics and dietary supplements, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, with representation by Elite Retail Leasing. Demographic requirements include a population of 80,000 within three miles. The company cites Gold’s Gym and World’s 24-Hour as competition. The company is franchising.

National Wholesale Liquidators Inc.

516-489-3300, Fax 516-489-0748

Haircolorxpress

Hair

Web site: www.haircolorxpress.com

Party City Corp.

Party Supplies

Web site: www.partycity.com

Postal Annex +, Inc.

Service

Web site: www.postalannex.com

Shoe Station Inc.

Shoes

251-476-7472, Fax 251-476-1902

Southern Leather Corp.

Shoes

901-774-0400, Fax 901-946-1877

The 12-unit chain operates locations in AL, FL, SC, TN and TX. The stores, offering men’s and ladies’ shoes at off-price points, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Mobile, AL; Pensacola, FL; Jackson, MS; Memphis and Nashville, TN and Houston, TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include Sports Authority, Home Depot, Wal*Mart and supermarkets. The company caters to an ethnic clientele.

Sign Biz Inc.

Signs

Web site: www.signbiz.com

Diet Center Worldwide Inc.

Specialty

330-666-7952, Fax 330-666-2197

Gags & Games, Inc.

Specialty

Web site: www.gagsandgiftsparty.com

The 29-unit chain operates locations in MI and OH. The stores, featuring gifts, party supplies and Halloween merchandise, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IN and OH. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target, Kmart and Bed Bath & Beyond. The company cites Party City and Paper Warehouse as competition. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla box is required. Average sales of $230 psf have been reported.

Orvis Company

Specialty

Email: ddumeer@staubach.com

Shurgard Storage

Specialty

Web site: www.shurgard.com