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Trademark Property Company Opens First Standalone Store in the U.S. for johnnie-O

by Katie Lee April 1, 2021

Fort Worth, Texas — Trademark Property Company, mixed-use investor, developer and operator, welcomes the first standalone store of digitally native lifestyle men’s brand, johnnie-O, to its WestBend development in Fort Worth, Texas. “Even with the vast changes and pressure currently occurring in the retail industry, it is a good sign in leasing that we were able to attract the first standalone store of such a well-known brand to our WestBend property,” says Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark. “The area’s demographics, including proximity to TCU [Texas Christian University], and the retail …

April 1, 2021

Jamestown, Private Developers Partner to Redevelop North Charleston Navy Yard

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

North Charleston, S.C. — Jamestown, an Atlanta-based developer and owner of adaptive mixed-use developments around the world, has partnered with Southeast real estate developers William Cogswell and Jay Weaver to redevelop the 45-acre North Charleston Navy Yard. Decommissioned in 1996 but still home to dozens of companies, the waterfront campus will be reimagined into a 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use neighborhood called Navy Yard Charleston. The project will add new office space, residences, shopping and dining to the nearby Park Circle neighborhood, as well as new green spaces, a concert hall and …

March 31, 2021

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Dogtopia Signs 15 New Franchise Agreements in Texas; Plans to Open 50 U.S. Locations in 2021

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

Phoenix — Dogtopia, a leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise with more than 150 locations open, will soon add to its 15 daycares throughout the state of Texas. With two locations under construction, the company signed agreements with three new franchisees, who committed to 15 more daycares throughout San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi. Accounting for San Antonio and Corpus Christi’s growth will be serial investor Deven Bhakta. He will develop seven daycares in San Antonio and an additional one in Corpus Christi. New Houston franchisees Amber Woods and Cody …

March 31, 2021

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Gap Inc. Plans to Sell Janie and Jack

by Katie Lee March 29, 2021

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell Janie and Jack, a leader in premium children’s fashion with about 115 stores, to Go Global Retail, an investment platform in the fashion and consumer brand sector. Go Global Retail intends to acquire the entire Janie and Jack business, including the e-commerce platform, all store leases and assets. “We are thrilled to acquire an incredible brand like Janie and Jack from the Gap. Our plan is to expand the company’s digital capabilities and accelerate online growth globally,” says …

March 29, 2021

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Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee March 26, 2021

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has appointed Alegra O’Hare as chief marketing officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective April 12, 2021. She joins the company from Gap Inc. “Alegra’s appointment is a crucial next step in this new era for TOMMY HILFIGER,” says Avery Baker, president and chief brand officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global. “She will be a driving force in bringing our new brand vision to life through world-class creative, digital and omnichannel marketing strategies.” O’Hare brings over 25 years’ marketing experience, working with …

March 26, 2021

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MARQUE Luxury Selects Dallas for Latest Showroom Location

by Katie Lee March 24, 2021

Dallas — MARQUE Luxury, the wholesale industry’s leading provider and authority of certified pre-owned goods, has opened its Dallas area showroom “Re-Commerce Hub,” previously labeled as showrooms, at the Dallas Market Center. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring MARQUE Luxury to our network in Dallas. The Dallas Market Center is an incredible hub of activity and we look forward to connecting with our client base in this location,” says Quentin Caruana, founder and president. “MARQUE has seen what resonates with our customers. Despite any hurdles the country has collectively …

March 24, 2021

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Seven New Aerie Stores Coming to Westfield Shopping Centers Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee March 23, 2021

Los Angeles — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have signed leases for seven new Aerie® stores and two adjacent standalone OFFLINE™ by Aerie locations, opening in the second half of 2021 at URW’s flagship shopping destinations in the U.S. “At AEO Inc., stores are a powerful tool for our omnichannel business and continue to be important for our brands,” says Andrew McLean, chief commercial officer, AEO Inc. “Our approach to store openings is based on a deep understanding of customer and market potential.” “We are proud to …

March 23, 2021

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FRONTIER Building Completes New Burlington Store Near Miami

by Katie Lee March 19, 2021

Miami — FRONTIER Building, an experience-focused national general construction, construction management and design-build contractor, has completed the construction of the new Burlington in Doral, Fla., near Miami International Mall. The project is part of a redevelopment of a Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores that will also include a future Total Wine & More. FRONTIER demolished and redesigned the existing façade entry for the new Burlington, as well as managed the interior buildout of the more than 42,000-square-foot department store. FRONTIER also added 258 new parking spaces. “We’re …

March 19, 2021

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Brian Black Tea Chooses Pacific Commons as its First-to-Market Location

by Katie Lee March 18, 2021

Fremont, Calif. — Pacific Commons, a regional lifestyle center in Fremont, Calif., has been selected as the area’s first location for Taiwanese tea and milk tea purveyor Brian Black Tea. The new 1,435-square-foot store, expected to open this fall, will be located at The Block near Mas Fuego. “When a retailer like Brian Black Tea selects our shopping center as its first-to-market location, it says volumes about the quality of the tenants and shopping environment at Pacific Commons,” says Sherrie Martinez, marketing director for the shopping center. “We offer a …

March 18, 2021

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WHP Global Buys Controlling Stake in Toys ‘R’ Us Parent Company, Plans Partial U.S. Reopening

by Katie Lee March 16, 2021

New York City — WHP Global, a New York City-based firm that acquires global consumer brands, has purchased a controlling stake in Tru Kids Inc., the parent company of Toys ‘R’ Us. WHP Global joins a group of institutional shareholders that includes funds managed by Solus Alternative Asset Management and Ares Management Corp. Going forward, WHP will manage Tru Kids’ global business and direct its strategic expansion, which according to CNBC will include the reopening of some U.S. stores. Neither the network nor the companies involved in the deal specified …

March 16, 2021

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