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Miniso to Open its Largest Bay Area Store this Month

by Katie Lee

Fremont, Calif. — MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, will open its largest Bay Area store on Jan. 17, 2026 at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, Calif. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the new location represents a major milestone in MINISO’s Northern California expansion. Managed by Phoenix-based Vestar, Pacific Commons Shopping Center is conveniently located off the I-880 Freeway at Auto Mall Parkway. The new MINISO store is situated at the intersection of Boscell Road and Curie Street, next to T.J. Maxx and across from Costco. “The opening of …

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Von Maur Department Stores to Open First Location in New Jersey in Fall 2027

by Katie Lee

Davenport, Iowa — Von Maur Department Stores plans to open a new anchor store at Macerich’s Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, N.J., with an anticipated opening in fall 2027. The new location will mark the company’s first store in New Jersey, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Von Maur is renowned for its thoughtfully curated selection of brand-name and specialty apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts. The three-level, approximately 164,000-square-foot Von Maur location will feature the company’s industry-leading amenities including superior customer service, an interest-free charge card, a robust rewards program …

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From Liability to Opportunity

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— By Keith Etchells — Revitalizing Diamond Bar Shopping Center through strategic remediation. In retail real estate, environmental contamination can be a deal breaker. For property owners and investors, subsurface pollution such as solvents, hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other industrial byproducts can restrict the asset’s current and future uses and commonly comes with significant regulatory management costs. With the right combination of strategy, funding and technical expertise, resolving environmental challenges can be accomplished in ways that support long term property goals. The owner of the Diamond Bar shopping center in …

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Boden Opens First U.S. Store

by Katie Lee

Alpharetta, Ga. — British clothing brand Boden opened its first-ever store in the United States on Nov. 21 at mixed-use destination Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga. The 2,000-square-foot retail space marks a key milestone in the brand’s U.S. growth strategy. The new store blends color and wit with the quality craftsmanship that Boden’s customer knows and loves. A bespoke chandelier, commissioned in partnership with British design house Richard Taylor Designs and handcrafted in Italy, lights the space with a gallery-style exhibition featuring iconic British figures personally chosen by its founder and …

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Proactive Maintenance: The Key to Avoiding Costly Restaurant Downtime

by Sarah Daniels

For restaurants, few things are more disruptive or expensive than an equipment failure during working hours. Whether it’s a failed refrigerator, a backed-up drain or an HVAC unit that quits in the height of summer, a single breakdown can halt operations, spoil inventory, drive away customers and result in lost revenue and trust. Yet most of these expensive emergencies can be prevented through proactive maintenance. “Regular inspections and cleaning schedules are the simplest way for restaurants to safeguard uptime and extend the lives of their critical systems,” says Bill Schaphorst, …

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Planon Appoints Chief Revenue Officer for Facilities and Field Services

by Katie Lee

Nijmegen, the Netherlands — Planon, a leading global provider of smart sustainable building management software, has appointed Sylvain Lamy as chief revenue officer (CRO) for facilities and field services, joining the company’s executive management team. In this position, Lamy will lead Planon’s global commercial organization for the facilities and field services business lines, driving sales, services and partner growth worldwide. “Sylvain brings a strong track record in scaling enterprise software businesses and leading high-performing international teams,” says Peter Ankerstjerne, CEO of Planon. “His commercial acumen and customer-centric mindset will be …

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Bambi Baby Opens First Flagship Location in New York City

by Katie Lee

New York City — In a transaction arranged by CBRE, Bambi Baby, a national retailer selling baby furniture, nursery sets, strollers, car seats, cribs, bedding and other related products, has inked a retail lease for its first New York City store at 655 Sixth Ave. The retailer will occupy 900 square feet of prime, ground-floor space and 8,500 square feet in the lower level of the property located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. CBRE represented Bambi Baby in the negotiations. The property owner, United American Land, was represented in-house …

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale Names Retail Veteran as Senior GM

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, has named retail veteran Jim Heilmann as senior general manager. In this role, Heilmann will guide the center’s operations, marketing efforts, community engagement and tenant relations, with a focus on elevating the guest experience and driving long term value for the property. Heilmann’s expertise spans leadership positions at some of the nation’s top retail and entertainment destinations. He most recently served as vice president of operations for experiential entertainment district AREA15 in Las Vegas, where he …

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Vestar to Manage Warner Marketplace in Los Angeles

by Abby Cox

Los Angeles — Vestar, a Phoenix-based privately held shopping center owner and manager, will provide comprehensive management services for Warner Marketplace, a 160,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Canoga Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Vestar will offer its full scope of management services including property management, leasing oversight and marketing and construction management, which will be tailored to optimize operations and drive long-term performance. “We are excited to add Warner Marketplace to our growing California portfolio,” says Patrick McGinley, president of management services at Vestar. “This asset is located in a vibrant …

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JLL Secures Property Management for 10 Retail Centers in Southeast

by Katie Lee

Miami — JLL has been selected to lead on-site property management services for 10 open-air retail centers across Florida and South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s nationwide growth strategy. The newly added centers, recently acquired by 11North Partners (11North) and Bain Capital Real Estate, collectively span more than 1 million square feet of gross leasable area with occupancy rates exceeding 93%. The addition of these high-performing properties is part of a broader expansion of JLL’s retail property management portfolio, which has grown by 18 new centers in …

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