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Trademark Completes Initial Renovation of Annapolis Town Center

by Katie Lee November 8, 2022

Annapolis, Md. — Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark Property Company, a mixed-use investor, developer and operator, has completed the initial renovation of Annapolis Town Center, a combined 2 million-square-foot mixed-use property located near the intersection of John Hanson Highway and West Street. These enhancements — such as additional green and community spaces — have driven leasing momentum, leading to 122,000 square feet of new leases with a mixture of retail, food and beverage, and fitness tenants. “One of our guiding principles is to have vision and see beyond, and that is …

November 8, 2022

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Centennial Expands Redevelopment Plans for Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, IL

by Katie Lee November 2, 2022

Vernon Hills, Ill. — Dallas-based real estate firm Centennial plans to expand on its Hawthorn 2.0 redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Vernon Hills, a northern suburb of Chicago. Built in 1973, the mall currently houses over 120 retailers. Centennial first announced the redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall in 2019, which included new retail and dining options, luxury multifamily housing and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces. The expanded plans nearly triple the new development at the property and include 162 units of seniors housing, a 25,000-square-foot grocery store and 109,000 …

November 2, 2022

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ChargeFUZE Mobile Phone Charging Stations to Roll Out in Westfield Shopping Centers

by Katie Lee October 7, 2022

Los Angeles — chargeFUZE will scale its innovative and autonomous out-of-home mobile phone charging stations into Westfield shopping centers in the U.S. The initiative is part of an effort to ensure that Westfield guests have the best experience possible and can take advantage of all digital and tech-forward initiatives onsite. chargeFUZE’s portable charging network is being rolled out across Westfield’s US shopping centers, allowing guests to charge their devices while ‘on the go.’ chargeFUZE’s technology will enable Westfield visitors to remain untethered and to charge any device from the comfort …

October 7, 2022

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Simon Premium Outlets Outlines Multiple New Developments

by Katie Lee June 13, 2022

Indianapolis — Simon has the following new developments in major growing U.S. markets — Carson, Calif.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Tulsa, Okla. — as well as the expansion of Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York. “We are thrilled to bring these new and compelling projects to serve their markets, and they will provide the quality, variety and value combination that retailers and consumers have come to know and expect from Simon,” says David Simon, chairman, CEO and president of Simon. North of New York City, Simon is detailing plans for the …

June 13, 2022

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Service & Convenience

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

— Interview with Matthew K. Harding — Retail Outlook: In changeable times, tenants focus on customer service and convenience. North Plainfield, N.J. — Within a changeable environment impacted by ongoing COVID-19 concerns, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising inflation, brick-and-mortar retail tenants are cutting through the noise to focus on what they can control: providing top-notch service and convenience for customers. And coming off a strong year, they are optimistic about what 2022 will bring, according to Levin Management Corporation (LMC), which recently released the findings of …

February 10, 2022

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Kitchen United and Simon Launch “Grab Go Eat” Platform

by Katie Lee February 3, 2022

Indianapolis — Simon has announced “Grab Go Eat,” a new collaboration with ghost kitchen industry leader, Kitchen United. Through the “Grab Go Eat” platform, customers can order from multiple restaurants in a single transaction for on-mall pickup or home delivery, allowing guests to choose whether food is delivered to their table or any store within the shopping center as well as skip the lines and pick up food directly from the restaurant or on-premise food lockers. “The Grab Go Eat platform with Simon brings a new and cutting-edge dining experience …

February 3, 2022

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Trademark Completes Initial Renovation of Zona Rosa Mixed-Use Center in Kansas City

by Katie Lee September 23, 2021

Kansas City, Mo. — Trademark Property Company, mixed-use investor, developer and operator, completed the initial renovations of Zona Rosa, a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use town center located in Kansas City’s Northland. “By carefully considering each amenity addition and renovation, we’ve reinvigorated the overall Zona Rosa experience to be a vital part of the community,” says Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark Property. Zona Rosa improvements included tearing down a building to create open green space featuring outdoor seating, lawn games and event activities, including The Rink at Zona Rosa, an outdoor ice rink available …

September 23, 2021

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Post-COVID Capital

by Katie Lee September 23, 2021

— By Carty Davis — The evolving restaurant facility, changing priorities in CAPEX and capital through and post-COVID. As regulations and mandates end, owners and operators continue to adapt to a post-COVID society. Declining COVID cases and vaccine availability on a large scale show hints of the virus fading into the past, which is encouraging to business owners and the overall economy. While COVID may be on the decline, consumer behaviors, preferences and the distribution systems that support these evolving consumer tastes are here to stay. The quick-service restaurant …

September 23, 2021

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Levin Management Promotes Senior Property Manager to Portfolio Manager

by Katie Lee July 13, 2021

North Plainfield, N.J. — Denise Ciaravino has been promoted to portfolio manager at Levin Management Corporation (LMC), according to Erika Toscani, vice president of property management. Ciaravino joined the North Plainfield, N.J.-based commercial real estate services firm in 2006 as property manager and was named senior property manager in 2009; for the past decade she has overseen the day-to-day operation of a shopping center portfolio totaling approximately 1 million square feet. In her new role as portfolio manager, Ciaravino will also be the single point of contact for a 9-property, …

July 13, 2021

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Washington Prime Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic-Related Struggles

by Katie Lee June 15, 2021

Columbus, Ohio — Washington Prime Group, an Ohio-based owner-operator of regional malls and shopping centers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. WPG cited insurmountable operating challenges tied to the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary catalyst behind the move. Against that backdrop, both CNBC and Reuters reported that many of the company’s tenants were unable to pay rent at various points in time over the last 16 months as public health mandates and lockdowns decimated foot traffic throughout the brick-and-mortar …

June 15, 2021

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