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Retailers Looking to Expand in the Southeast
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Retailers Looking to Expand in the Southeast Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. trades as Hibbett Sports, Sports & Co. and Sports Addition at 449 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WA. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and malls. Plans call for 75 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and Goody’s. Dick’s and Sports Authority are cited as competition. For more information, contact Jeff Gray, Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., 451 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, AL 35211; 205-942-4292, Fax 205-912-7292; Email: grayj@hibbett.com; Web site: www.hibbett.com.
Ratner Cos. trades as Bubble Hair Cutters and Cielo Salon and Spa at 40 locations throughout FL, MD, NC, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout central and southern FL, Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option. For more information, contact John Colvin, Ratner Cos., 1577 Spring Hill Drive, Vienna, VA 22182; 703-269-5280, Fax 703-269-5418; Email: jcolvin@ratnerco.com.
Lady of America trades as Workout Express at 12 locations throughout CA, FL, NJ and TX. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip and community centers. Plans call for 500 openings nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Health Clubs of America operates 11 locations throughout FL, IN, NM and TX. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for three to four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Gold’s Gym and World’s 24-Hour are cited as competition. For more information, contact Mark Camara, Lady of America, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1650, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394; 954-527-5373, Fax 954-527-5436; Email: mcamara@ladyofamerica.com; Web site: www.ladyofamerica.com.
Junior Food Stores of West Florida, Inc. trades as Tom Thumb Food Stores at 125 locations throughout southern AL and the panhandle of FL. The convenience stores with gas facilities occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings throughout Mobile, Dothan and Montgomery, AL and Tallahassee, FL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jim Burns, Junior Food Stores of West Florida, Inc., PO Box 847, Crestview, FL 32536; 850-682-5171, Fax 850-689-1055.
Springs Industries trades as Springmaid and Wamsutta at 52 locations nationwide. The bed, bath and linens stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Bart Turner, Springs Industries, 3888 Chester Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720; 803-286-2206, Fax 803-286-3023; Email: bart.turner@springs.com; Web site: www.springs.com.
Trans World Entertainment trades as Specs at 16 locations throughout FL. 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 three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Bruce Eisenberg, Trans World Entertainment, 38 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203; 518-452-1242, Fax 518-452-8179; Email: beisenberg@twec.com; Web site: www.twec.com.
E-Z Stop Food Markets, Inc. trades as E-Z Stop at 19 locations throughout TN. The convenience stores with gas pumps occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 30 years. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. A land area of 1.5 acres is required. For more information, contact Tommy Hunt, E-Z Stop Food Markets, Inc., PO Box 6618, Maryville, TN 37802; 865-977-7070, Fax 865-982-3271; Email: tommy@ezstop.net.
La Femmina Beauty trades as The Lemon Tree at 67 locations throughout CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA. The hair salons occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. The company prefers to locate near florists, pizzerias, card shops and delicatessens. The company is franchising. For more information, contact John Wagner, La Femmina Beauty, 1 Division Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756; 516-735-2828, Fax 516-735-1851.
Huntington Learning Corp. operates 275 locations nationwide. The learning centers occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. For more information, contact Sara Danziger, Huntington Learning Corp., 496 Kinderamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649; 201-261-8400, Fax 201-261-1387; Web site: www.huntingtonlearning.com.
Tanino Crisci America, Ltd. trades as Tanino Crisci at eight locations nationwide and in England. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Tanino Crisci, Tanino Crisci America, Ltd., 795 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-535-1014, Fax 212-535-1125.
Leslie’s Poolmart trades as Leslie’s Pool Supplies at 500 locations nationwide. The pool supply stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Jim Iacobazzi, Leslie’s Poolmart, 3925 East Broadway Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85040; 602-366-3999, Fax 602-366-3927; Email: jiacobazzi@lesliespool.com; Web site: www.lesliespool.com.
IPSO USA operates 500 locations nationwide. The laundromats occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, MA, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA and VT during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. For more information, contact Andrew Hager, IPSO USA, 4211 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC 29716; 800-872-4776, Fax 803-548-8129; Email: ahager@ipsousa.com.
The Sultan Co. trades as Na Hoku, Pearl Factory, Jewels of the Sea and Hawaiian Island Gems at 62 locations throughout CA, CO, FL, HI, NV, PA and VA. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Steve Bookatz, The Sultan Co., 3049 Ualena Street, 14th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96819; 808-833-7772, Fax 808-837-1358; Web site: www.nahoku.com or www.pearlfactory.com.
Wild Birds Unlimited operates 315 locations nationwide and in Canada. The stores, specializing in bird feeders, seeds and houses, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Paul Pickett, Wild Birds Unlimited, 11711 North College Avenue, Suite 146, Carmel, IN 46032; 317-571-7100, Fax 317-208-4050; Email: pickettp@wbu.com; Web site: www.wbu.com.
Int. Fashion Concept trades as Barami at eight locations throughout CA, GA, MA, NY and Washington, DC. The stores, specializing in women’s accessories, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout CA, CT, GA, MA, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. For more information, contact Bahram Hakakian, Int. Fashion Concept, 152 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-629-6464, Fax 212-239-1041; Email: barami500@aol.com; Web site: www.barami.com.
Blockbuster, Inc. trades as Blockbuster Video at 8,000 locations nationwide. The video stores occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Lyle Stanleigh, Blockbuster, Inc., 9535 Taormina Street, Lake Worth, FL 33467; 561-868-5151, Fax 561-868-5129.
Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc. trades as Cellular One and Dobson Cellular Systems at 276 locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Theresa Deerman, Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc., 14201 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73114; 405-529-8500, Fax 405-529-8469.
NLF, Inc. trades as Nu-Look 1Hr Cleaners at 48 locations throughout FL, MD and VA. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings throughout FL, MD and NC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two, consecutive five year options. Specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Karl Dickey, NLF, Inc., 5970 Southwest 18th Street, Suite 331, Boca Raton, FL 33433; 561-362-4190, Fax 561-4229; Email: kndicke@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.nulookcleaners.com.
Simply Fashion Stores, Ltd. trades as Simply Fashions at 230 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and Washington, DC. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Whit Stokes, Simply Fashion Stores, Ltd., PO Box 188, Birmingham, AL 35201; 205-951-1530, Fax 205-951-1510, Email: realestate@simplyfashions.com.
Gap, Inc. trades as Banana Republic at 365 locations nationwide, in Canada and internationally. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and specialty and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, MS, NC, SC and TN during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jerald Estime, Gap, Inc., 5607 Glenridge Drive, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-236-8870, Fax 404-236-8871; Web site: www.gapinc.com.
Carlyle & Co. Jewelers trades as Carlyle & Co., J.E. Caldwell Co. and Park Promenade Jewelers at 37 locations throughout AL, DE, FL, GA, NC, NJ, PA, SC and WV. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle centers. Plans call for three openings throughout FL, GA, NC, PA, SC and TN during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Tiffany & Co. is cited as competition. A vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Martin M. Bernstein, Carlyle & Co. Jewelers, PO Box 21768, Greensboro, NC 27420; 336-218-7290, Fax 336-294-2679; Email: martin.bernstein@carlyleco.com.
The Tall Girl Shop, Ltd. trades as Tall Girl at 32 locations nationwide and in Canada. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Adrian Herschell, The Tall Girl Shop, Ltd., 380 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2C2; 905‑890‑2430, Fax 905‑890‑2815; Email: tallgirlshop@idirect.com; Web site: www.tallgirlshop.com.
Talbots operates 1,000 locations nationwide and throughout Canada and the United Kindgom. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dick O’Connell, Talbots, 211 South Ridge Street, Suite 100, Rye Brook, NY 10573;914‑934‑8877, Fax 914‑934‑9136.
Petco operates 571 locations nationwide. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates. Shoe Carnival operates 240 locations nationwide. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers, freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates. For more information regarding expansion throughout GA, contact Leslie Collins, Katz & Associates, 3977 Brintons Mill, Marietta, GA 30062; 770-977-6539, Fax 770-579-4610; Email: lesliecollins@dkatz.com; Web site: www.katzassociates.com. |