Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Beall’s, Inc. trades as Beall’s Outlets at 350 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, NM, NV, SC and TX. The apparel stores, which specialize in off-department store prices, cater to retirees, as well as blue and white collar clients, and occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for 110 openings throughout AL, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS and TX during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. Leases running five years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 12,000 within one mile earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Factory 2-U. Average sales of $87 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Charles Boscarino, Beall’s, Inc., 1806 38th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208; 941-747-2355, Fax 941-747-5741; Email: charlieb@beallsinc.com.

Gymboree operates 580 locations nationwide and in Canada. The children’s clothing stores occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in power and lifestyle centers and street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates.

For more information, contact Lisa Humiston or Karen Klein, Epsteen & Associates., 1429 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361.

AIJJ Enterprises/Rainbow Apparel trades as Rainbow, Rainbow Kids, 5-7-9, Foxmoor, Ups-N-Downs, Caren Charles and Rainbow Plus at 750 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 150 locations throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking sites for Rainbow, Rainbow Kids, Rainbow Plus and 5-7-9.

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

Retail Brand Alliance, Inc. trades as Adrienne Vittadini, Brooks Brothers, Carolee, Casual Corner Group, Casual Corner Annex Woman, Petite Sophisticates, Casual Corner Outlet and August Max Woman at 1,200 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy a space of 9,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and outlet, strip and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to do three concept sites.

For more information, contact Paolo Maffei and Sue Ayers, Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., 100 Phoenix Avenue, Enfield,CA 06082; 860-741-0771, Fax 860-253-4491.

Hudson Trail Outfitters, Ltd. trades as Hudson Trail Outfitters at 10 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The active apparel stores occupy a space of 15,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four to six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Borders, Barnes & Noble and Fresh Fields. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Henry Cohen, Hudson Trail Outfitters, Ltd., 8525 Atlas Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; 301-840-0650, Fax 301-977-8971.

Urban Brands trades as Ashley Stewart at 150 locations nationwide. The apparel stores, which specialize in apparel for plus-size women and accessories at popular price points, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, CA, CT, GA, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers to cotenant with department stores, supermarkets and fashion stores. Marianne and Marianne Plus operates 62 locations throughout FL and Puerto Rico. The apparel stores, which specialize in forward contemporary and plus sizes, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern FL, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands during the coming 18 months. The concept caters to a Hispanic clientele. Leases running five years with options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include department stores, supermarkets and fashion anchors.

For more information, contact Samuel Polese, Urban Brands, 100 Metro Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094; 201-319-319-9093, Fax 201-319-1173; Email: spolese@urbanbrands.com.

Bernini, Inc. trades as Bernini at 36 locations throughout CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, NJ, NV and NY. The men’s apparel stores occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Yousef Tarr, Bernini, Inc., 10401 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-815-1786, Fax 310-842-7287.

Dots operates 295 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip and value centers. Plans call for three to six openings throughout Boston, MA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Rechners Real Estate Co. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Robert Rechner, Rechners Real Estate Co., 275 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052; 508-359-7038, Fax 413-778-1983; Email: brechner@attbi.com.

Bert’s & Greg Stores trade as Bert’s Men’s and Boys and Greg’s Men’s & Boys at 11 locations throughout AR and TN. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in strip, specialty and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mr. Leslie Baer, Bert’s & Greg Stores, 1710 Shelby Oaks Drive, North, Suite 11, Memphis, TN 38134; 901-384-3287, Fax 901-384-3283.