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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide Christopher & Banks Corp. trades as C.J. Banks at 121 locations throughout the northern states. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 3,800 sq.ft. in malls and power and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 85 openings throughout the Midwest during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Ann Taylor, Chicos, J. Jill, Coldwater Creek, Talbot’s and Lane Bryant. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Lane Bryant, Talbot’s, Catherine’s and department stores as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Christopher & Banks operates 414 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls and power and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 130 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Nancy Scott, Christopher & Banks Corp., 2400 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441; 763-551-5000, Fax 763-551-5169; Email: nscott@christopherandbanks.com; Web site: www.christopherandbanks.com.
Holliday’s General Service Corp. trades as Holliday’s Fashions at 25 locations throughout AL, AR, LA, MS and TN. The apparel stores occupy a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in power, strip and outlet centers, malls and outparcels. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, AR, KY, LA, MO, MS and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population of 40,000. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred cotenants include fashion anchors and shoe stores. For more information, contact Clay Holliday, Holliday’s General Service Corp., 208 South Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104; 901-522-1983, Fax 901-526-3943; Email: realestate@hollidayfashions.com; Web site: www.hollidayfashions.com.
Evelyn & Arthur operates eight locations throughout AZ and southern FL. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ and FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with beauty salons, shoe stores and specialty apparel shops. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Chico’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom as competition. Sales of $500 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Fred Weissman, Evelyn & Arthur, 277 South Ocean Boulevard, Lake Worth, FL 33462; 561-585-4004, Fax 561-547-8744; Email: frweissman@aol.com.
Aeropostale operates 460 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, OH, RI, SC, TN, VA, WA and Washington DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,300 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 85 to 90 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact John Mills, Aeropostale, 201 Willowbrook Boulevard, Wayne, NJ 07470; 973-872-5661, Fax 973-872-5650.
So Fun operates 22 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. The children’s apparel stores occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip and specialty centers. Plans call for two openings throughout Baltimore, MD; NJ and Philadelphia, PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Madison Marquette Realty Services. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 to 175,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jim Blue or Dot Gadbois, Madison Marquette Realty Services, 7670 Queen Street, Suite 200, Wyndmoor, PA 19038; 215-836-5220, Fax 215-836-5304.
J. Silver Clothing, Inc. trades as J. Silver Clothing at 36 locations throughout CT, IL, MA, NY and RI. The junior and plus sized women’s apparel shops occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and value centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 openings throughout CT, Chicago, IL; MA and RI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with T.J. Maxx, Target, Payless and supermarkets. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites Rainbow and Forever 21 as competition. For more information, contact John Cerreta, J. Silver Clothing, Inc., One Testa Place, South Norwalk, CT 06854; 203-866-0103, Fax 203-866-0027; Web site: www.jsilverclothing.com.
Grow Biz trades as Plato’s Closet at 90 locations throughout CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 30 to 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Winmack Corp. The company prefers to cotenant with Old Navy and is franchising. Leases running five years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Lola Erickson, Winmack Corp., 4200 Dahlberg Drive, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55422; 763-520-8640, Fax 763-520-8501.
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