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Apparel Chains Expanding Nationwide
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Apparel Chains Expanding Nationwide Smith Bros. operates nine locations throughout NJ and PA. The high-end apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft to 8,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Plans call for two openings throughout DE, NJ and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Michael Salove Co. The company prefers to cotenant with Urban Outfitters and Theory. Leases running five years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within five miles earning $100,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Michael Salove, Michael Salove Co., 33 Rock Hilly Road, Suite 210, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; 610-664-8100, Fax 610-664-6488.
Stage Stores, Inc. trades as Palais Royal, Stage and Bealls at 360 locations throughout AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, IA, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK and TX. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout AL, AR, AZ, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, NM and TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target, Kmart and supermarkets. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within 10 miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Belk, Goody’s and JCPenney are cited as competition. For details, contact Kent Williams, Stage Stores, Inc., 10201 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77025; 713-663-9810, Fax 713-663-9814; Web site: www.stagestores.com.
Girasol Clothing Co. operates two locations throughout CA. The discount women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip, value and power centers. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Food 4 Less and Big Lots. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 to 100,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Hajop Giragossian, Girasol Clothing Co., 18084 Third Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 818-571-0592, Fax 818-768-7475.
Lacoste operates 20 locations throughout AZ, CA, IL and MA. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for eight openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Greenburg Group. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $100,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Steven Greenberg, The Greenberg Group, 1200 West Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557; 516-295-0406, Fax 516-374-0999; Email: sgreenberg@thegreenberggroup.com; Web site: www.lacoste-usa.com.
The TJX Cos., Inc. trades as A.J. Wright at 100 locations throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and value centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout CA and FL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Tina Lofgren, The TJX Cos., Inc., 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-390-2229, Fax 508-390-2340.
Ridgefield Corp. trades as French Novelty at five locations throughout FL. The clothing stores, which specialize in junior apparel and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Jacksonville, FL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jack Mizrahi, Ridgefield Corp., 3520-4 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210; 904-779-1001, Fax 904-779-1001.
Zorehkey & Associates trades as Windsor at 35 locations throughout AZ, CA, CT, MI, NJ, NV, NY and TX. The clothing stores, which specialize in junior apparel, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for four openings throughout IL and WI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 12 years are typical. For more information, contact Ed Zorehkey, Zorehkey & Associates, 30021 Tomas, Suite 300, Rancho Santa Margaurita, CA 92688; 949-598-9796, Fax 949-598-9799.
The Gymboree Corp. trades as Gymboree at 600 locations, nationwide, in Canada and internationally. The stores, which specialize in juniors apparel, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in lifestyle and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with women’s apparel retailers and upscale department stores. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company also trades as Janie & Jack at 32 locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in infant and toddler attire, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 25 to 35 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Jennifer O’Neil or Brenda Wurtz, The Gymboree Corp., 700 Airport Boulevard, Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-696-7466, Fax 650-696-7550.
Island Fun, Inc. trades as Honolua Surf Co. at 19 locations throughout CA, HI and NV. The clothing stores, which specialize in beach apparel, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and specialty and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Randy Blumer, Island Fun, Inc., 1000 Limahana Place, Lahaina, HI 96761; 808-667-9781, Fax 808-667-2875; Email: randy@honoluasurf.com; Web site: www.honoluasurf.com.
Ten Spot operates 15 locations throughout NJ and NY. The stores, specializing in ladies junior and plus size apparel, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for eight openings throughout NJ, NY and Philadelphia, PA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $25,000 to $40,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Nathan Hoffman, Ten Spot, 3605 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087; 201-319-1400, Fax 201-319-0111.
Vanity Shop of Grand Forks trades as Vanity at 151 locations throughout AR, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY. The women’s and junior apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 20 to 30 openings throughout IN, KY, OH and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company cites Wet Seal, Deb Shop and Aeropostale as competition. For more information, contact Stephen Anderson, Vanity Shop of Grand Forks, 1001 25th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102; 701-237-3330, Fax 701-235-6789; Email: vanity@vanityshop.com.
J.H.D. Enterprises, Ltd. trades as Lim’s Menswear and Basix for Men at 16 locations throughout NC and VA. The stores, specializing in urban sportswear and denim, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for one opening in NC during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A tenant improvement allowance is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within 15 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Bob Lim, J.H.D. Enterprises, Ltd., 100 South Center Court, Suite 600, Morrisville, NC 27560; 919-465-2024, Fax 919-465-2025.
Bon Worth, Inc. trades as Bon Worth at 165 locations nationwide. The women’s and misses apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip and outlet centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the Southeast and Midwest during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets.Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles. For more information, contact Bill Hale, Bon Worth, Inc., PO Box 2890, Hendersonville, NC 28793; 828-697-2216, Fax 828-697-2208.
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