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Apparel Retailers Look to Expand


The Dress Barn, Inc. trades as The Dress Barn at 800 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in strip, outlet and power centers and downtown areas. Plans call for 80 openings throughout the continental U.S. during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the median household income.

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

 

Dots operates 335 locations throughout the East, South and Midwest. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip, value and power centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL,GA, KY, NC, SC, TN and TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart Supercenter and Dollar Tree.

   For more information, contact Rick Bunka or John Clark, Dots, 30801 Carter Street, Solon, OH 44139; 440-349-7900, Fax 440-349-7004.

 

Mieka operates two locations in NY. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL and NY during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Ken Richter, Mieka, 8285 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11791; 516-367-8755, Fax 516-692-5937.

 

Zacks Fashions Ltd. trades as Zack’s Fashions Ltd. and Zack’s Fashions at 28 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Jeffrey Zacks, Zacks Fashions Ltd., 2501 Steels Avenue West, North York, Ontario, Canada M3J 2P1; 416-739-9494, Fax 416-739-0191.

 

Saffee’s, Inc. trades as Saffee’s at six locations throughout KS and MO. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA, IL, KS and MO during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option.

   For more information, contact Mark Mercurio, Saffee’s, Inc., 397 Highway 54, Suite B-3, Osage Beach, MO 65065; 573-348-4755, Fax 573-348-6185.

 

K&G Men’s Center operates 75 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout DE, NJ and eastern PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Target and Marshalls.

   For more information, contact Mark Gerlach, Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc., 303 Fellowship Road, Suite 202, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-222-3032, Fax 856-866-1611.

 

South Georgia Apparel, Inc. trades as Traffic Light and Yellow Canary at two locations throughout GA. The women’s apparel and accessories stores occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options.

   For more information, contact Fred Grist, South Georgia Apparel, Inc., PO Box 557, Statesboro, GA 30459; 912-764-5501, Fax 912-764-4111.

 

Marty’s, LLC trades as City Gears and Marty’s at 21 locations throughout AL, AR, MS and TN. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,900 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Vidit Purbhoo, Marty’s, LLC, 3106 Norbrook Drive, Memphis, TN 38116; 901-345-8525, Fax 901-345-7682.

 

Gadzooks, Inc. trades as Gadzooks at 243 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout the existing markets annually. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Steve Koch, Gadzooks, Inc., 4121 International Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75007; 972-307-5555, Fax 972-662-4291.

 

City Blue, Inc. trades as City Blue at 25 locations throughout DE, NJ, OH and PA. The apparel stores, specializing in urban style clothing, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Joe Nadav, City Blue, Inc., 1141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; 215-496-9880, Fax 215-496-9881.

 

Diesel U.S.A. operates 32 locations throughout CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX and Washington, DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Francis Pierrel, Diesel U.S.A, 770 Lexington Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10021; 212-755-9200, Fax 212-755-5590.

 

The TJX Cos., Inc. trades as A.J. Wrights at 112 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 32 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Tina Lofgren, The TJX Cos., Inc., 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-390-3000.

 

Leonardo 5th Avenue, Inc. trades as Leonardo’s Formal Wear at 12 locations throughout Puerto Rico. The apparel stores, specializing in formal attire, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Leonardo Cordero Sr., Leonardo 5th Avenue, Inc., PO Box 8781, Santruce, Puerto Rico 00910; 787-788-9000, Fax 787-788-2120.

 

Willey’s, Inc. operates two locations throughout ME. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Anne Willey Grant, Willey’s, Inc. 248 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605; 207-667-9065, Fax 207-667-8215.

 

Lonny’s Wardrobe, Inc. trades as Lonny’s Wardrobe at 16 locations throughout NY. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Walter Goldstein, Lonny’s Wardrobe, Inc., 2031 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566; 516-223-4420, Fax 516-223-4428.

 

Chelsea trades as Chelsea and Michelle at 10 locations throughout Canada. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and specialty and outlet centers. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Pier 1 Imports, Bowrings, Aldo and Roots. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option.

   For more information, contact Jack Brenhouse, Chelsea, 3575 Park Avenue, Suite 5400, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2X 3P9; 514-842-2676, Fax 514-842-1269.

 

Old Navy operates 800 locations nationwide and in Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 16,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Ross Dress for Less operates 560 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates.

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

 

Frederick’s of Hollywood Stores, Inc. trades as Frederick’s of Hollywood at 155 locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in intimate apparel, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 10 openings throughout AZ, CA, FL, HI and NV during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Victoria’s Secret is cited as competition. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact Ed Zorehkey, Frederick’s of Hollywood Stores, Inc., 6608 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028; 949-598-9796, Fax 949-598-9799.

 

Boutique of Leathers Ltd. trades as Boutique of Leathers at 27 locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. The apparel stores, specializing in leather attire, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout western Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within 10 miles earning $75,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Barry Lammie, Boutique of Leathers Ltd., 6012 3rd Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta Canada T2H 0H9; 403-259-2726, Fax 403-255-2641.

 

Schweser’s Stores, Inc. trades as Glad Rags and Schweser’s at 21 locations throughout IA, MN, MO, NE and SD. The junior apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run one to five years with options. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Helen Lannin, Schweser’s Stores, Inc., PO Box 1469, Fremont, NE 68026; 402-721-1700, Fax 402-727-4925.

 

The Glik Co., Inc. trades as Glik’s at 53 locations throughout IL, IN, MI, MO, OH and WI. The apparel stores, specializing in sportswear, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL, IN, MI, MO and OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run two years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 12,000 within four miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart.

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

 

Lover’s Lane & Co. trades as Lover’s Lane at 23 locations throughout IL, MI and the Virgin Islands. The apparel stores, specializing in lingerie and romantic gifts, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft.  in strip centers. Plans call for one to five openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years with options. A vanilla shell is required. Victoria’s Secret and Frederick’s of Hollywood are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Michael Allmond, Lover’s Lane & Co., 37816 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185; 734-728-5646, Fax 734-728-0119.

 

Cricket Shop operates five locations throughout FL. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact David Cox, Cricket Shop, 1161 Sun Century Road, Naples, FL 34110; 239-566-3232, Fax 239-566-3824.

 

Julie’s, Inc. operates seven locations throughout NC and SC. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in specialty, outlet and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. Specific improvements are required, Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Stein Mart is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Leonard Strause, Julie’s, Inc., PO Box 11261, Charlotte, NC 28220; 704-525-0000, Fax 704-525-0730.

 

Mothers Work, Inc. trades as Mimi Maternity, A Pea in a Pod and Motherhood Maternity at 1,115 locations nationwide, in Canada and Puerto Rico. The stores, specializing in maternity apparel, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power, outlet and value centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required in power centers. Typical leases run five years with options or 10 years.

   For more information, contact Edward Tress, Mothers Work, Inc., 456 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123; 215-873-2214, Fax 215-625-9379.

 

Land’s End, Inc. trades as Land’s End at 17 locations throughout IN, MN, NY, Pittsburgh, PA and WI. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years.

   For more information, contact Tory Laube, Land’s End, Inc., 5 Lands End Lane, Dodgeville, WI 53595; 800-332-0117, Fax 608-935-4291.

 

Maurice’s, Inc. trades as Maurice’s at 450 locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Kohl’s and Target. Typical leases run seven years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Tom Karis, Maurice’s, Inc., 105 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802; 218-727-8431, Fax 218-720-2138.

 

Swimland by Ann Frances, Inc. trades as Swimland at eight locations throughout FL. The apparel stores, specializing in swim wear, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Sandy Labaton, Swimland by Ann-Frances, Inc., 3141 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale, FL 33009; 954-966-5055.

 

Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. trades as Pendleton Shop at 53 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact David Armentrout, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc., PO Box 3030, Portland, OR 97209; 503-226-4801, Fax 503-535-5599.

 

Tahari Outlet operates 13 locations throughout NV and the East. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact David Hirsch, Tahari Outlet, 501 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07567; 201-943-7500, Fax 201-943-1046.

 

Tilly’s, Inc. trades as Tilly’s at 36 locations throughout CA. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty and outlet centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, southern CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Hezy Shaked, Tilly’s, Inc., 10 Whatney, Irvine, CA 949-609-5599, Fax 949-609-5500.

 

Leathertown operates 11 locations throughout northern and southern CA. The apparel stores, specializing in leather goods, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for three openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates.

   For more information, contact John Meyerdierks, Katz & Associates, 515 116th Northeast, Suite 115, Bellevue, WA 98004; 425-990-5410, Fax 425-990-5417.

 

Prato Men’s Wear Outlets operates 11 locations throughout NJ, NY and PA. The men’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and outlet, tourist, value and entertainment centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Mohamed Ashmawy, Prato Men’s Wear Outlets, 28 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-629-4730.

 

Hajjar’s Clothing Cos. trades as Hajjar’s Big & Tall at five locations throughout MA and NH. The men’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout RI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years.

   For more information, contact Steven Hajjar, Hajjar’s Clothing Cos., 513 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169; 617-479-3251, Fax 617-479-9450.

 

Infinity operates seven locations throughout NJ and NY. The children and women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Greenwich and Westport, NY during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Holly Green, Infinity, 496 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516; 516-295-9868.

 

Al Baskin Co. trades as Mark Shale at eight locations throughout GA, IL, MO and TX. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 22,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Scott Baskin, Al Baskin Co., 10441 Beavdin Boulevard, Suite 100, Woodridge, IL 60517; 630-427-1100, Fax 630-427-1200.