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MINISO LAND Opens First U.S. Location at Easton Town Center

by Katie Lee October 27, 2026

Columbus, Ohio — MINISO LAND is now open at Easton Town Center, marking the global lifestyle retailer’s first U.S. location and bringing a new retail experience to Columbus, Ohio. “We’re thrilled to partner with MINISO to bring MINISO LAND to Easton and introduce this exciting new concept to our regional guests,” says Spencer Jordan, senior vice president of retail real estate for Steiner + Associates. “With its popular collectibles and creative brand collaborations, it’s exactly the type of experiential retailer we look for, adding a unique shopping experience to Easton’s …

October 27, 2026

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Katsam Property Services Rebrands as Gateway Service Group

by Katie Lee October 21, 2026

St. Louis, Mo. — Katsam Property Services, a St. Louis-based exterior property services company founded in 1986, is rebranding as Gateway Service Group, bringing six regional operations together under one commercial property services brand. Over the past 2 years, the company has expanded from a single-market sweeping and facility services business into a six-branch organization serving clients across 13 states. Gateway Service Group now operates from primary markets in Atlanta; Dayton, Ohio; Kansas City, Mo.; Philadelphia/New Jersey; St. Louis; and Washington, D.C. “For nearly 40 years, we have built our …

October 21, 2026

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Centennial Selected to Manage Two Grocery-Anchored Centers in Texas, Massachusetts

by Katie Lee October 7, 2026

Austin, Texas, and Shrewsbury, Mass. — Centennial has been selected to provide management services for two grocery-anchored centers: Casis Village in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury, Mass. Randalls anchors Casis Village, a 48,500-square-foot center located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin. Other tenants at the property include Tarrytown Pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee and Estilo. Lakewood Commons is a 100,000-square-foot retail center that is anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market. A mix of dining and service-oriented tenants, such as Starbucks Coffee, Tavern in the Square and Burtons Grill, are …

October 7, 2026

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The Upside of Upkeep

by Katie Lee September 16, 2026

— By James Barber — Let’s face it. When customers pull into the parking lot of a retail store or restaurant, what’s the first thing they really see? It’s not the flashy spinning sign. It’s not the flappy inflatable tube man. And it’s probably not the giant gorilla standing by the road. It’s the landscape! The grass, the trees, the shrubs, the parking lot, the sidewalks — everything that frames the customer’s first impression of that business. And the question is simple: Does it look inviting or does it look …

September 16, 2026

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Vestar Appoints New VP of Technology and Systems

by Katie Lee September 9, 2026

Phoenix — Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and operators in the western United States, has named Bill Williams as vice president of technology and systems. Williams joined the company in June 2026 and serves as Vestar’s technology leader, reimagining the firm’s approach to IT and operations. In this new role, Williams is based in Vestar’s Phoenix headquarters and leads the execution of Vestar’s technology strategy. He will develop systems, strengthen security and advance technology-enabled operations to enhance performance across the organization. In his role, Williams …

September 9, 2026

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Beyond the Empty Lot

by Katie Lee August 6, 2026

— By Amanda Anderson — Why parking lot maintenance matters. An empty lot is full of potential. It is a blank slate that, with the right planning, becomes an investment in the community. Before a business ever opens its doors, countless hours go into permits, site plans, city approvals and construction. But once the dirt and gravel are transformed into pavement and plant beds, the work isn’t over. All that effort can be undermined if the property isn’t maintained. A well‑built establishment deserves the same level of care long after …

August 6, 2026

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IKEA to Open Small-Format Store in Northeast Ohio

by Katie Lee July 28, 2026

Westlake, Ohio — IKEA will open its newest Ohio location at the Crocker Park mixed-use lifestyle center in Westlake in spring 2027. The new store will feature the Swedish retailer’s small-format concept and will occupy about 80,000 square feet in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods space. For more than two decades, Crocker Park has attracted visitors from across the region with its mix of shopping, dining, office, residential and entertainment experiences. Combined with its location along the I-90 corridor, accessibility and strong demographics, Crocker Park was the natural choice for …

July 28, 2026

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7th Avenue Expands New York Footprint with First Long Island Showroom

by Katie Lee July 10, 2026

Huntington Station, N.Y. — 7th Avenue, a Los Angeles-based furniture brand of functionally-designed modular sofas, has opened a new 1,206-square-foot showroom at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station, N.Y., marking 7th Avenue’s first showroom on Long Island and expanding the brand’s growing partnership with Simon Property Group. “Long Island has one of the highest concentrations of homeowners in the New York metro area, and we’ve seen strong online demand from this region for years,” says Billy Shaw, co-founder and CEO of 7th Avenue. “Walt Whitman Shops gave us the opportunity …

July 10, 2026

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The Hidden Cost of Comfort

by Katie Lee July 8, 2026

— By Julia Burman Tziolis — Resolving a restaurant’s HVAC breakdown through partnership. Operational performance and energy efficiency are closely connected in commercial real estate. Each supports the other, and both are critical to tenant satisfaction and long term business success. My firm, a net-lease real estate company named Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT), recently demonstrated how aligning the right expertise with strategic partnerships can resolve persistent facility issues and deliver measurable results. When one of its restaurant tenants, a Zaxbys location in Florida, struggled with longstanding HVAC problems that …

July 8, 2026

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Interface Systems Introduces Digital Keys to Simplify Access Control

by Katie Lee June 10, 2026

St. Louis, Mo. — Interface Systems, a leading provider of AI-powered security and expert remote video monitoring for restaurants, retailers and commercial businesses, has launched Digital Keys, a mobile credential solution for Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) access control systems. Digital Keys enables businesses to replace traditional cards, fobs and physical keys with secure mobile credentials stored directly in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Designed for retailers, quick-service restaurants and other distributed enterprises, Digital Keys simplifies access management by allowing administrators to issue, update, schedule and revoke employee, contractor and vendor …

June 10, 2026

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