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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide


G&G Retail Inc. trades as G&G, Rave and Rave Girl at 574 locations nationwide, in Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 70 openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvements are required. The company prefers to cotenant with fashion department stores, such as Macy’s, Dillard’s and Burdines. Forever-21 and Wet Seal are cited as competition.

For more information, contact Josh Podell, G&G Retail Inc., 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018; 212-279-4961, Fax 212-714-0640; Email: joshp@gorave.net.

Saffee’s, Inc. trades as Saffee’s at six locations in KS and MO. The stores, featuring moderate ladies’ apparel, accessories and cosmetics, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.

For more information, contact Mark Mercurio, Saffee’s, Inc., 397 Highway 54, Suite B, Osage Beach, MO 65065; 573-348-4755, Fax 573-348-6185.

Mothers Work, Inc. trades as Mimi Maternity, A Pea in a Pod and Motherhood Maternity at 888 locations nationwide, internationally and in Canada. The stores, specializing in maternity apparel, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and outlet, value and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years plus options, or 10 years, are typical. A vanilla shell is necessary in power centers.

For more information, contact Edward Tress, Mothers Work, Inc., 456 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123; 215-873-2214, Fax 215-625-9379; Email: etress@motherswork.com; Web site: www.motherswork.com.

Southwest Retailers, Inc. trades as Real Size at seven locations in CA. The apparel stores, specializing in plus-sized women’s clothing, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Barry Hymes, Southwest Retailers, Inc., 1481 North Main Street, Orange, CA 92867; 714-532-2443, Fax 714-532-5714.

The Cato Corp. trades as Cato Fashions at 720 locations in AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The retailer of popular-priced women’s apparel in junior, missy and large sizes occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip and value centers. Plans call for 100 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with grocery stores, Wal*Mart and Target. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and improvements are required. The Cato Corp. also trades as It’s Fashion! at 175 locations in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MO, MS, NC, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The retailer of popular-priced women’s apparel in junior, missy and large sizes occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers locations anchored by Wal*Mart or a dominant supermarket.

For more information, contact Skip Severson, The Cato Corp., 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, NC 28273-5975; 704-554-8510/7470, Fax 704-551-7594; Email: mlave@catocorp.com; Web site: www.catofashions.com.

It’s Wholesale For Kids trades as It’s Wholesale For Kids and Kids Club at six locations in NJ and NY. The retailer of off-price children’s apparel occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in NJ during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run six years. The company reports average sales of $130 psf. Typical customers have a household income of $40,000 to $60,000.

For more information, contact Norman Goldberg, It’s Wholesale For Kids, 131 West 33rd Street, Room 1005, New York, NY 10001; 212-736-8850, Fax 212-643-0715.

GWK Enterprises Inc. trades as Four Seasons and Leading Lady at five locations throughout IA and IL. The ladies’ apparel stores, featuring petite, missy and plus sizes at a value prices, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical. A land area of one acre is required for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact George Kutsunis or Katie Andrios, GWK Enterprises Inc., 120 South State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254; 309-944-6516, Fax 309-944-8262; Email: kaa@geneseo.net.

The Dress Barn Inc. trades as Dress Barn and Dress Barn Woman at more than 740 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in metro and downtown locations and power, strip and outlet centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers inline spaces located between two major anchors and does not want pad locations. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. The company prefers to cotenant with grocery stores, discount department stores and soft-good retailers. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning a median income of $40,000.

For more information, contact Elise Jaffe, The Dress Barn Inc., 30 Dunnigan Drive, Suffern, NY 10901; 845-369-4804, Fax 845-369-4750.

The Glik Co. trades as Glik’s at eight locations in IL, IN, MI, MO, OH and WI. The retailer of sportswear for men and women occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout IL, IN, MI, MO and OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run two years. A vanilla shell is required. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart.

For more information, contact Jeff Glik, The Glik Co., 3248 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040; 618-876-6717, Fax 618-876-7819.

Saba’s Western Stores Inc. trades as Saba’s at eight locations in AZ. The stores, selling moderate-to-better priced western apparel and boots, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout AZ during the coming 18 months. Locations in rural horse ranch areas are preferred, as well as cotenancy with Target. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option. A vanilla shell and improvements are required. The company cites Shepler’s as competition.

For more information, contact Norman Saba, Saba’s Western Stores Inc., 18 West Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, 480-833-0753, Fax 480-833-6494.

Joyce Leslie, Inc. trades as Joyce Leslie at 45 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The junior apparel stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for five openings throughout NJ, NY and PA. The company prefers to cotenant with discount supermarkets. Typical leases run 10 years and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Nancy Shapiro, Joyce Leslie, Inc., 135 West Commercial Avenue, Mooachie, NJ 07074; 201-804-7800, Fax 201-804-0801.

Aiji Enterprises/Rainbow Apparel trades as Rainbow, Rainbow Kids, 5-7-9, Foxmoor, Caren Charles and Ups-N-Down at 750 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip and downtown centers. Plans call for 75 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Andre Nikol, Aiji Enterprises/Rainbow Apparel, 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207; 718-485-3000, Fax 718-485-3807.

Barami Enterprises trades as Barami Studio at 13 locations in CA, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, VA and Washington, DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA and NJ during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near upscale tenants and in areas with high-income demographics.

For more information, contact Bahram Hakakian, Barami Enterprises, 152 West 36th Street, First Floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-629-6464, Fax 212-695-1417.

Norquist Salvage trades as Thrift Town at 16 locations in AZ, CA, NM, TX and UT. The retailer of apparel, household items and collectibles occupies spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings throughout AZ, northern CA and NM during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with discount retailers and national drug store chains. Typical leases run 10 years plus options. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact Lane Steinmetz, Norquist Salvage, 2151 Professional Drive, #200, Roseville, CA 95661-3761; 916-787-1070, Fax 916-787-1088; Web site: www.thrifttown.com.

The Tall Girl Shop, Ltd. trades as Tall Girl at 30 locations nationwide and in Canada. The retailer of moderate-to-better priced apparel for tall women occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and urban/downtown locations. Plans call for two openings nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Adrian Herschell, The Tall Girl Shop, Ltd., 380 Brunel Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2C2; 905-890-2430, Fax 905-890-2815; Web site: www.tallgirlshop.com.

William B. Coleman Co. trades as Ballin’s Ltd. at four locations in LA. The retailer of ladies clothing and accessories occupies spaces of 2,750 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout AL, LA and MS. Typical leases run 10 years and specific improvements are required. The company cites better ladies’ dress shops as competition.

For more information, contact William B. Coleman Jr., William B. Coleman Co., 4001 Earnhart Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70125; 504-822-1000 Ext. 103, Fax 504-822-3152; Web site: www.ballinsltd.com.

Levtran Enterprises/Retail Strategies Inc. trades as Downtown Locker Room at 22 locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The retailer of urban fashion apparel and footwear occupies spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in downtown locations, malls and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Laurie Mazzotta, Levtran Enterprises/Retail Strategies Inc., 100 West Road, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21204; 410-494-6500, Fax 410-494-6517; Email: lamazzotta@aol.com.

RCC Western Stores, Inc. trades as RCC Western Store at 21 locations in IA, IN, KY, MN, ND, SD, TN and WI. The retailer of western-style boots, hats and apparel occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and tourist centers. Plans call for one opening in TN during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years and a vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact Bob Hoover, RCC Western Stores, Inc., 324 East Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701-2921; 605-342-5223, Fax 605-342-0743.

Bareco, Inc. trades as Bare Necessities at seven locations in CT, MA, NJ, NY and VA. The retailer of intimate apparel for women occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in mixed-use, power, strip and value centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA and NJ during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Department stores are cited as the retailer’s competition. The company is franchising. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Irwin Wrubel, Bareco, Inc., 179-181 Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114-1399; 973-643-2525, Fax 973-643-3539.

Group USA operates 24 locations nationwide. The stores, featuring ladies’ formal apparel and wedding gowns, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Preferred cotenants include apparel retailers. The Children’s Place also is being represented throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA area by Epsteen & Associates. The retailer of upscale apparel for children and infants operates 540 locations nationwide. The company is seeking spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown street fronts, malls and power centers.

For more information, contact Vic Montalbo, Epsteen & Associates, 1429 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361; Email: vmontalbo@epsteen.com.

Tighe Retail Ltd. trades as Life Is at three locations in FL, PA and VA. The retailer of sports and dance-related apparel and swimwear occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in outlet and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings in CA, FL and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years with options.

For more information, contact Bob Lawton, Tighe Retail Ltd., 333 East Seventh Avenue, York, PA 17405; 717-852-6950, Fax 717-852-6973.

S&K Famous Brands, Inc. trades as S&K Menswear at 238 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, WI and WV. The menswear stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and outlet, power, strip and value centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing eastern, southern and midstates markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Mike Desmond or Walt Bare, S&K Famous Brands, Inc., 11110 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060; 804-346-2500, Fax 804-967-2629; Web site: www.skmenswear.com.

Dr. Denim Inc. trades as Dr. Denim, Net and USA Boutique at eight locations in GA, MD and PA. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. or more in malls and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ezra Daniel, Dr. Denim Inc., 1136 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-564-2767 or 215-564-5152, Fax 215-564-2984.

The Children’s Place operates 540 locations nationwide. The stores, selling upscale apparel for children and infants, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in downtown locations, malls and outlet, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 150 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Gap Kids, Gymboree and Old Navy are the company’s competitors. Typical leases run 10 years and specific improvement are required.

For more information, contact David Clear or Marcy Kent. The Children’s Place, 915 Secaucus Road, NJ 07094; 201-558-2400, Fax 201-558-2832; Web site: www.childrensplace.com.

Corral West Ranchwear, Inc. trades as Corral West Ranchwear at 94 locations in AK, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, WA and WY. The retailer of western wear, accessories and gifts occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets and FL, KY and TN.

For more information, contact Darwin Stover, Corral West Ranchwear, Inc., 4519 Frontier Mall Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009; 307-632-0951, Fax 307-632-4032; Web site: www.corralwest.com.

Forman Mills, Inc. trades as Forman Mills at 12 locations in DE, NJ and PA. The retailer of off-price, branded family apparel occupies spaces of 35,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and urban/downtown locations, and mixed-use, outlet, strip, tourist and value centers. Plans call for six openings throughout DE, MD, NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with four five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 500,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average household income of $46,000. Preferred locations are in high-density, low-to-middle income ethnic areas. The company cites Value City, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx and Ross ‘Dress for Less’ as competition.

For more information, contact Barry Susson, Forman Mills, Inc., 1070 Thomas Busch Memorial Highway, Pennsauken, NJ 08110; 856-486-1447 Ext. 7126, Fax 856-488-9641; Email: bsusson@formanmills.com; Web site: www.formanmills.com.

Draper’s & Damon’s Inc. trades as Draper’s & Damon’s at 39 locations in AZ, CA, FL, TX and Washington, DC. The retailer of better women’s apparel occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown locations and specialty, strip and tourist centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout Denver, CO; FL; MD; VA and Seattle, WA, with representation by Eddy Co. The company prefers to locate in endcap spaces. Typical leases run five to 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Average sales of $350 psf have been reported. The company prefers to cotenant with Talbots, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek and better supermarkets and drug stores. Patchington is cited as competition.

For more information, contact William Eddy, Eddy Co., 110 Newport Center Drive, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-640-7475, Fax 949-640-1719; Email: eddyco@att.net; Web site: www.drapers.com.

Bermo Enterprises Inc. trades as Max 10 and Mr. B’s Wearhouse at 20 locations in IN and MI. Max 10 sells family apparel at $10 or less and Mr. B’s Wearhouse sells family apparel at traditional prices. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and outlet centers. Expansion opportunities only are sought for the Max 10 concept throughout northern IN and southwestern MI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. The company is sensitive to rents.

For more information, contact Jenny Sowell, Bermo Enterprises Inc., 12033 U.S. 131, Schoolcraft, MI 49087; 616-679-2580, Fax 616-679-2611.

C.M.J. Enterprises trades as A Nose For Clothes at nine locations in FL and GA. The stores carry better lines of ladies’ apparel. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,100 sq.ft. are of interest in power and specialty centers. Growth opportunities will be explored in the west coast of FL and Atlanta, GA. The company cites Cache as competition and profiles its customers as affluent women from 35 years old to 55 years old. Typical leases run five years. The company averages sales of $400 psf.

For more information, contact Joseph Falowitz, C.M.J. Enterprises, 13100 Southwest 128th Street, Miami, FL 33186; 305-253-8631; Fax: 305-235-4370; Web site: www.anoseforclothes.com.

Dots, Inc. trades as Dots at 300 locations in CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA and WI. The stores, featuring a complete women’s apparel line, including a plus-size department, girl’s section, accessories and intimate apparel, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. with 40 feet of frontage in suburban and urban shopping centers and urban/downtown areas. The company prefers to locate stores in centers with a supermarket, major value chain or large ready-to-wear retailer as the anchor. Preferred demographics include a population of 90,000 residing within the three-mile trade area earning an average household income of $25,000 to $40,000. Expansion plans call for 50 to 60 store openings annually during the next five years.

For more information, contact John Clark, Dots, Inc., 30801 Carter Street, Solon, OH 44139; 440-349-7900, Fax 440-349-7004; Email: realestate@dots.com; Web site: www.dots.com.,

Charming Shoppes Inc. trades as Fashion Bug and Catherine’s at 1,700 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings throughout the continental U.S. during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Fashion Bug locations require a vanilla box. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning a median income of $35,000. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and supermarkets.

For more information, contact Jonathon Graub, Charming Shoppes Inc, 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-638-6909, Fax 215-638-6919.

Hyman Family LP trades as Susie’s Deals and Susie’s Deals Everything $5 or Less at 62 locations in AZ, CA and NV. The family apparel stores, which cater to low-to-middle income customers and ethnic populations, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and value centers. The company plans to open 10 to 15 stores during the coming 18 months throughout AZ and CA. Preferred anchors include Wal*Mart, Target, Ross, Marshalls and Food 4 Less. The company cites Factory 2 U as competition. A five-year lease is typical. The stores show volumes averaging $150 psf.

For more information, contact Gail Jeffery, Hyman Family LP, 1115 John Reed Court, City of Industry, CA 91745; 626-369-9811; Email: gjeffery@susiesdeals.com; Web site: www.susiesdeals.com.

Hamrick’s Inc. operates 24 stores, trading as Hamricks, in GA, NC, SC and TN. The family apparel stores use spaces of 42,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding facilities and strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA. The company prefers mail submittals.

For more information, contact Barry Hamrick, Hamrick’s Inc., 742 Peachoid Road, Gaffney, SC 29342; 864-489-6095, Fax 864-489-9514.