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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide Charlotte Russe operates 280 locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in female junior’s trendy apparel, occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Austin & Associates. Styles For Less operates 52 locations throughout CA and FL. The apparel stores, which specialize in junior misses ready to wear items, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Austin & Associates. The company cites its competition as Clothestime and Wet Seal. The preferred cotenant is Lord & Taylor. For more information, contact Ron Austin, Austin & Associates, 18436 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 211, Torrence, CA 90504; 310-214-3301, Fax 310-214-3308.
RCC Western Stores, Inc. trades as RCC Western Store at 21 locations throughout IA, IL, IN, MN, ND, SD, TN and WI. The apparel stores, which specialize in western style boots, hats and apparel, occupy a spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Midstates and South during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles. The typical customer are men ages 25 to 54. For more information, contact Bob Hoover, RCC Western Stores, Inc., 324 East Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701; 605-342-5223, Fax 605-342-0743.
Kip Craft, Inc. trades as Schoolbell’s at eight locations throughout IL, IN, MI and OH. The apparel stores, which specialize in private school uniforms, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout OH and PA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bruce Carroll, Kip Craft, Inc., 4747 West 160th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135; 216-898-5500, Fax 216-898-5518; Web site: www.schoolbells.com.
Forever 21, Inc. trades as Forever 21 at 180 locations nationwide. The apparel stores, which specialize in young women’s trendy fashion, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in major malls and strip and outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Larry Meyer, Forever 21, Inc., 2001 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058; 213-747-2121, Fax 213-747-5151; Email: jackjordan@forever21.com.
Searle Blatt Co., Ltd. trades as Searle at seven locations throughout NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Searle Blatt, Searle Blatt Co., Ltd., 41-21 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; 212-730-7717 Ext. 112, Fax 212-764-4525.
Bunnies Children’s Department Stores operates five locations throughout NJ and NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NJ and the five boroughs of NY during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Leases running 15 years are typical. For more information, contact Mark Durst, Bunnies Children’s Department Stores, 100 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002; 516-766-4444.
European Creations, Ltd. trades as Aldila and Kazari at 10 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy a space of 1,200 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout British Columbia and Alberta, Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with women’s apparel stores. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Hasan Sarihan, European Creations, Ltd., 12240 Horseshoe Way, Suite 14, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V7A 4X9; 604-275-0440, Fax 604-275-0433.
J. Jill Group, Inc. trades as J.Jill-The Store at 120 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA WA and WI. The stores, which specialize in women’s clothing, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is looking to take over pre-existing buildings. For more information, contact Dennis Adomaitis, J.Jill Group, Inc., 4 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169; 617-376-4300, Fax 617-769-0177.
Saffee’s, Inc. trades as Saffee’s at six locations throughout KS and MO. The women’s apparel stores, which also specialize in 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. The typical customer is aged 20 to 65 years. For more information, contact Mark Mecurio, Saffee’s, Inc., 397 Highway 54, Suite B-3, Osage Beach, MO 65065; 573-348-4755, Fax 573-348-6185.
S.E.J. Stores, Inc. trades as S.E.J. Stores at 26 locations throughout NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Sam Hamway, S.E.J. Stores, Inc., 485 7th Avenue, Room 501, New York, NY 10018; 212-643-8500, Fax 212-643-8573.
Eblens, Inc. trades as Eblens Casual Clothing & Footwear at 21 locations throughout CT, MA and RI. The apparel stores, which specialize in men’s and women’s casual clothing and footwear, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one to two openings per year throughout the existing markets. For more information, contact Don Riccio, Eblens, Inc., 299 Industrial Lane, Torrington, CT 06790; 860-489-3073, Fax 860-496-7446; Email: driccio@eblens.com; Web site: www.eblens.com.
AIJJ Enterprises/Rainbow Apparel trades as Rainbow, Rainbow Kids, 5-7-9, Foxmoor, Caren Charles, Rainbow Plus and Ups-N-Down at 750 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, strip centers and malls. Plans call for 150 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Andre Nikol, AIJJ Enterprises/Rainbow Apparel, 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207; 718-485-3000, Fax 718-485-3807; Email: anikol@rainbow-mail.com.
The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc. trades as Man Alive at 35 locations throughout GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO and OH. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jeff Bublick, The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc., 5745 West 80th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1319; 317-337-2121, Fax 317-337-2127; Web site: www.manalive.com.
Gordman’s, Inc. trades as Gordman’s Stores at 44 locations throughout CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK and SD. The apparel shops occupy a space of 50,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for eight to 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming year, with representation by Grubb & Ellis Pacific Realty. The company is seeking sites within 500 miles of Omaha, NE. For more information, contact Gene Kaplan or Allen Murow, Gordman’s, Inc., 12100 West Center, Omaha, NE 68144; 402-691-4000, Fax 402-691-4269; Email: gene.kaplan@gordmans.com. Allan Murow is the exclusive broker and can be reached at 402-345-5866.
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