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Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Target Corp. trades as Target and Super Target at 1,351 locations nationwide. The discount stores occupy spaces of 126,000 sq.ft. to 175,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and lifestyle, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Scott Nelson, Target Corp., 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403; 612-304-6073, Fax 612-761-3729; Web site: www.target.com.

 

Learning Express, Inc. trades as Learning Express at 111 locations nationwide. The toy stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls, outlet centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 to 12 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Lou Di Minico, Learning Express, Inc., 29 Buena Vista Street, Devens, MA 01434; 978-889-1000, Fax 978-889-1010; Email: lou@learningexpress.com; Web site: www.learningexpress.com.

 

Crabtree & Evelyn operates 143 locations nationwide. The cosmetics stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and power and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Strategic Retail Advisors. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred cotenants include Nordstrom, Ann Taylor and William-Sonoma.

   For more information, contact Kevin Uniacke, Strategic Retail Advisors, 12 Sherwood Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784; 860-354-5233, Fax 860-354-5297.

 

Dollar Stores operates 1,100 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The discount stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by $1.00 Stores Services, Inc. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Kmart and Target. Typical leases run three to five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile and earning $50,000 as the average household income. Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Jim Sanford, $1.00 Store Services, Inc., 4505 West Hacienda, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89118; 702-382-8444, Fax 702-382-8454; Email: salesinfo@dollarstoreservices.com; Web site: www.dollarstoreservices.com.

 

U.S. Factory Outlets, Inc. trades as U.S. Factory Outlets at 33 locations nationwide. The closeout stores occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. to 52,000 sq.ft. in strip, outlet and value centers and malls. Plans call for eight openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with three, five-year options. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include Big Lots and Save-A-Lot. Preferred demographics include a trade area population of 50,000 earning $35,000 as the median household income.

   For more information, contact Frederic Raiff, U.S. Factory Outlets, Inc., Seven Penn Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 212-563-3650, Fax 212-967-9872; Email: fred@usforetail.com; Web site: www.usforetail.com.

 

Wascomat operates 100 locations nationwide. The laundromats occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets, drug stores and video stores. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Howard Herman, Wascomat, 461 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, NY 11096; 800-645-2205, Fax 516-371-4204.

 

Packaging and Shipping Specialists operates 777 locations nationwide. The stores, providing, copying, digital imaging, computer rental, packaging, shipping and faxing services, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Mailboxes Etc is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Mike Gallagher, Packaging and Shipping Specialists, 5211 85th Street, Suite 104, Lubbock, TX 800-877-8884, Fax 806-794-9997; Email: mike@packship.com; Web site: www.packship.com.

 

The Sultan Co. trades as Na Hoku, Pearl Factory, Jewels of the Sea and Hawaiian Island Gems at 55 locations throughout CA, CO, FL, HI, NV, NY, 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 sites: www.nahoku.com; www.pearlfactory.com.

 

Sign Biz, Inc. trades as Sign Biz at 82 locations nationwide and in Mexico, Canada the Bahamas and Philippines. The sign stores occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 30 openings nationwide during the coming year. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers to locate near Kinko’s. Typical leases run five years.

   For more information, contact Paul Strauch, Sign Biz, Inc., 24681 La Plaza Drive, Suite 270, Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-234-0408, Fax 949-234-0426; Email: pstrauch@signbiz.com; Web site: www.signbiz.com.

 

Stein Mart, Inc. trades as Stein Mart at 260 locations nationwide. The department stores occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 20 to 30 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target, bookstores and upscale supermarkets.

   For more information, contact Andy Hofheimer, Stein Mart, Inc., 121 West Forsyth Street, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32202; 904-598-7616, Fax 904-354-6094; Web site: www.steinmart.com.

 

Putting Edge Corp. trades as Putting Edge at 25 locations thoughout CA, CO, FL, IL, MI, MS, NY, PA, TN, TX and Canada. The indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf courses occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in entertainment centers. Plans call for eight openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Dave & Busters, laser tag facilities and bowling alleys are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within 10 miles earning $55,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Jerry Vanderburgh, Putting Edge Corp., 2699 Bristol Circle, Unit 2, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6X5; 905-855-5750, Fax 905-855-5745; Email: jerry@putting-edge.com; Web site: www.putting-edge.com.

 

Borders, Inc. trades as Borders at 467 locations nationwide. The bookstores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 23,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, Target, PetsMart, Best Buy and Lord & Taylor. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include  a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Barnes & Noble is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Vince Vizza, Borders, Inc., 100 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 734-477-1290, Fax 734-477-1366.

 

Batteries Plus, LLC trades as Batteries Plus at 245 locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in batteries, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning an average income higher than the market median. Interstate Batteries is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Nate Zelazoski, Batteries Plus, LLC, 925 Walnut Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Hartland, WI 53029; 262-912-3186, Fax 262-912-3100; Email: nzealazoski@batteriesplus.com; Web site: www.batteriesplus.com.

 

The Brown Group trades as Famous Footwear at 923 locations nationwide. The family shoe stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and outlet centers and malls. Plans call for 80 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 12 months. Shoe Carnival, Rack Room Shoes and DSW are cited as competition. Preferred cotenants include Target, Kohl’s, Marshalls and Old Navy. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $55,500 as the median household income.

   For more information, contact Harold Van Ommeren, The Brown Group, 7010 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53717; 608-827-3595, Fax 608-662-6463; Web site: www.famousfootwear.com.

Furla USA, Inc. trades as Furla at 26 locations throughout CA, FL, NJ, NY, TX and WA. The accessory stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls, power centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 to 14 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $80,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Bruce Pettibone, Furla USA, Inc., 389 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 212-213-1177, Fax 212-685-5910; Email: info@furlausa.com; Web site: www.furlausa.com.

 

Del Sol operates 50 locations nationwide, throughout Canada and internationally. The specialty stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and tourist centers. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Crazy Shirts, Tommy Bahama and Ron Jon’s. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Ross Robinson, Del Sol, 8510 South Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070; 801-562-3001, Fax 801-562-3004; Email: rossrobinson@delsolcom.

 

Z. Gallerie operates 60 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX and UT. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in malls and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Joseph Zeiden, Z. Gallerie, 1855 West 139th Street, Gardena, CA 90249; 310-527-6811, 310-527-2792; Email: mzeiden@zgallerie.com; Web site: www.zgallerie.com.

 

American Multi-Cinema trades as AMC at 232 locations nationwide and internationally. The movie theaters occupy spaces of 55,000 sq.ft. to 80,000 sq.ft. in entertainment and power centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 150 screens to open nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Chuck Stilley, American Multi Cinema, 920 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816-221-4000, Fax 816-480-4619.

 

Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. trades as Eddie Bauer at 470 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Mark Borison, Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc., PO Box 97000, Redmond, VA 98073; 425-755-6390, Fax 425-755-7650. 

 

Swim N’ Sport Shops, Inc. trades as Swim N’ Sport at 35 locations throughout AZ, CO, FL, GA, LA, MD, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX and VA. The women’s and junior swimwear stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and specialty, outlet and value centers. Plans call for 10 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact Mark Sidle, Swim N’ Sport Shops, Inc., 2396 Northwest 96th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172; 305-593-5071, Fax 305-593-2669; Web site: www.smim-n-sport.com.

 

Aeropostale operates 565 locations nationwide. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,300 sq.ft. to 3,800 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for 100 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by GCD Consultants. Preferred cotenants include American Eagle, Pacific Sunwear, Abercrombie & Fitch and Buckle. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Todd Norly, GCD Consultants, 1000 Winter Street, Suite 2800, Waltham, MA 02451; 781-466-8200, Fax 781-466-6310.