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Retailers Expanding in the Midwest
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Retailers Expanding in the Midwest Howard’s Food, Inc. trades as Howard’s IGA, Sav-A-Lot and Howard Express at eight locations throughout OH. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 21,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. For more information, contact Bill Price, Howard’s Food, Inc., 2100 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505; 937-322-0119, Fax 937-322-1161; Web site: www.myiga.com or www.mysavealot.com.
Shoppers World, Inc. trades as Shoppers World at five locations throughout MI. The discount department stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Michael Gendelman, Shoppers World, Inc., 21675 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, MI 48237; 248-399-5252, Fax 248-399-0127.
Zettler Stores, Inc. trades as Zettler Ace Hardware at seven locations throughout OH. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Home Depot and Lowe’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Nick Zettler, Zettler Stores, Inc., 661 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085; 614-885-5146, Fax 614-825-0720.
Norstan Apparel Shops, Inc. trades as Fashion Cents at 260 locations throughout AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers, malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $30,000 to $50,000 as the average household income. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. A vanilla shell, tenant improvement allowance and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Tom Baumlin, Norstan Apparel Shops, Inc., 3300 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-786-5959, Fax 718-937-0521.
Grace Energy Corp. trades as Fast Trip and Snak-Atak at 39 locations throughout AR, KS, MO and OK. The convenience stores with gas facilities occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Jerry Perry, Grace Energy Corp., PO Box 514, Carthage, MO 64836; 417-358-7300, Fax 417-358-4104; Email: jperry@graceenergy.com; Web site: www.graceenergy.com.
Movie Gallery operates 2,000 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The video stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OK and TX during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Marshall Phaneuf, Movie Gallery, 6303 Crestmont Drive, Dallas, TX 75214; 214-363-1387, Fax 214-363-0130; Email: mphaneuf@movgal.com; Web site: www.moviegallery.com.
Trans World Entertainment trades as Coconuts at 100 locations throughout Chicago, IL, NJ, NY and Philadelphia, PA. The music stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and Target. For more information, contact Bruce Eisenberg, Trans World Entertainment, 38 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203; 518-452-1242, Fax 518-452-8179; Email: besenberg@twec.com; Web site: www.twec.com.
Aco, Inc. trades as Aco Hardware at 69 locations throughout MI. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for four openings throughout MI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include convenience stores. For more information, contact David Gronbach, Aco, Inc., 23333 Commerce Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; 248-615-2604, Fax 248-615-2697; Email: gronbach@acohardware.com; Web site: www.acohardware.com.
Sherwin Williams Co. (Midwest Division) trades as Sherwin Williams at 700 locations throughout the midwestern states. The home improvement stores, specializing in paint, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in various locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years plus options. For more information, contact Peter Love, Sherwin Williams Co. (Midwest Division), 11410 Alameda Drive, Strongsville, OH 44149; 440-846-4304, Fax 440-846-4285.
The Hang Up Shoppes, Inc. trades as Man Alive at 38 locations throughout FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, OH and VA. The stores, specializing in men’s and women’s hip-hop inspired apparel, 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; 317-337-2121, Fax 317-337-2127; Web site: www.manalive.com.
Rent Way, Inc. trades as Rent Way at 762 locations nationwide. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Mark Wells, or Trish Hall, Rent Way, Inc., 1 Rentway Place, Erie, PA 814-461-5935 (Mark), 814-461-5760 (Trish), Fax 814-461-5408.
Le Gourmet Chef, Inc. trades as Le Gourmet Chef at 65 locations nationwide. The houseware stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in outlet and lifestyle centers and malls. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Tony Castelli, Le Gourmet Chef, Inc., 149 Avenue @ The Commons, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702; 732-578-1550, Fax 732-578-1550, Fax 732-578-1547; Email: tony.castelli@legourmetchef.com; Web site: www.legourmetchef.com.
Wood Craft operates six locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in OH during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Chris Jones, Wood Craft, 1065 Redding Road, Mason, OH 45040; 513-573-7001, Fax 513-573-7002.
Maaco Enterprises, Inc. trades as Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks at 575 locations nationwide, in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The auto body and paint shops occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Lou Mancuso, Maaco Enterprises, Inc., 381 Brooks Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406; 610-265-6606, Fax 610-337-6176; Email: lmancuso@maaco.com; Web site: www.maaco.com.
USA/Super D trades as Ike’s, Super D Drugs, Super D Express RX and USA DR at 113 stores throughout AR, MO, MS and TN. The drug stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 16,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for nine openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. A land area of 1.5 to two acres is required. For more information, contact Steve Lafrance and Gain Robinson, USA/Super D, 3017 North Midland Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603; 870-535-2411, Fax 870-850-8211; Email: grobinson@usadrug.com.
Hall of Cards & Books, Inc. trades as Majerek’s Hallmark/Reader’s World at 15 locations throughout IN and MI. The book stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for one opening throughout IN or MI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Walgreens and Wal*Mart are cited as competition. For more information, contact Mike Majerek, Hall of Cards & Books, Inc., 313 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120; 269-684-5115, Fax 269-684-8428.
GWK Enterprises, Inc. trades as Four Seasons at five locations throughout IA and IL. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers, urban/downtown areas and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Cedar Rapids, IA and Bloomington, IL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact George Kutsunis or Katie Andrios, GWK Enterprises, Inc., 120 South State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254; 309-944-6516, Fax 309-944-8262; Email: kaa@geneseo.net.
Karl’s, Inc. trades as Karl’s at 19 locations throughout IA, MN, NE and SD. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Elmer Karl, Karl’s, Inc., PO Box 148, Gregory, SD 57533; 605-835-8711, Fax 605-835-8425.
Party City operates 450 locations nationwide. The party supply stores occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Midwest region during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates. Carter’s Childrenswear operates 150 locations nationwide. The children’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip, power and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midwestern states during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates. For more information regarding expansion throughout the Midwest, contact Marlon Stone, Katz & Associates, 1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 251, Oak Brook, IL 60523; 630-571-5692, Fax 630-571-5694; Email: marlonstone@dkatz.com Web site: www.katzassociates.com.
USA Baby operates 65 locations nationwide. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Ron Eriksen, USA Baby, 793 Springer Drive, Lombard, IL 60148; 630-652-0600, Fax 630-652-9080; Email: franchise@usababy.com; Web site: www.usababy.com.
United Dairy Farmers trades as United Dairy Farmers Stores at 198 locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three to five openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. A land area of two acres is required. For more information, contact Maura Moran-Campbell, United Dairy Farmers, 3955 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212; 513-396-8744, Fax 513-396-8736.
Bermo Enterprises, Inc. trades as Max 10 and Mr. B’s Wearhouse at 26 locations throughout IL, IN and MI. The family apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in strip and outlet centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern IN and southwest MI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. For more information, contact Jenny Sowell, Bermo Enterprises, Inc., 12033 US 131, Schoolcraft, MI 49087;269-679-2580, Fax 269-679-2611.
Farrell Calhoun, Inc. trades as Farrell Calhoun Paint at 24 locations throughout AR, LA, MO, MS and TN. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Anthony Ward, Farrell Calhoun, Inc., 221 West Carolina Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126; 901-526-2211, Fax 901-525-8574.
Falk’s Woodland Pharmacy, Inc. trades as Falk’s Pharmacies at five locations throughout MN. The drug stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Steve Preston, Falk’s Woodland Pharmacy, Inc., 1 East Calvary Road, Duluth, MN 55803; 218-728-4242, 218-728-4247.
La-Z-Boy, Inc. trades as La-Z-Boy at 327 locations nationwide. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 21,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 45 openings nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact David Baratta, La-Z-Boy, Inc., 1284 North Telegraph, Monroe, MI 48162; 734-242-1444, Fax 734-241-2132; Email: david.baratta@la-z-boy.com.
For more information, contact Ann Zaccaria, Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc., Ethan Allen Drive, Danbury, CT 06811; 203-743-8423, Fax 203-730-9016.
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