Chain Store Age By: Al Urbanski Gavin Thomas, who led the development departments at Kite Realty Group and Hendricks Commercial Properties, can now be found in Columbus tending to the ever-evolving Easton Town Center. Read more at Chain Store Age….
By Joan Verdon | Published on Forbes.com
Is This Any Way To Open A Mall? No, But American Dream Isn’t Exactly A Mall
The American Dream megamall opens in two days. But is “opens” the right word when only about a tenth of the proposed 3 million-square-foot project will actually be open on October 25? And can you call it a mall when none of the promised 350 stores will be open yet?
The American Dream is a mall unlike most malls. And its opening is unlike most mall openings. The developers of American Dream are doing something they previously insisted they would never do – opening in bits and pieces, one or two attractions at a time…Read more at Forbes.com
Chain Store Age By: Al Urbanski Gavin Thomas, who led the development departments at Kite Realty Group and Hendricks Commercial Properties, can now be found in Columbus tending to the ever-evolving Easton Town Center. Read more at Chain Store Age….
Shopping Center Business By: Yaromir Steiner One thing is very clear 25 years into operating Easton Town Center — it has been an immense pleasure and honor to create and maintain a destination that stands the test of time. We value our team, guests, tenants and partners who have helped make our town center possible….
Shopping Center Business By Kristin Harlow Sports and entertainment destinations offer several benefits to retail properties — they boost foot traffic, encourage consumers to linger, complement traditional retail and provide opportunities for refilling vacancies. Pickleball, gaming and music venues are some of the most prolific concepts in today’s experiential marketplace. “Entertainment is complementary to retail…