Al Urbanski
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- 11/27/2023
PREIT's Joe Coradino on the new mall consumer
"The foundational idea of a mall as a community hub remains relevant, and we continue to embrace it," says the longtime CEO. - 11/21/2023
WPG secures $1 billion in mortgage financing
The former Simon unit, which filed for bankruptcy in 2021, claims it to be this year’s largest securitized retail financing deal. - 11/20/2023
Trademark to develop 37-acre mixed-use center outside of Houston
Trademark will build 225,000 sq. ft. of retail and 550 multifamily residences at Dunham Pointe in Cypress, Texas. - 11/17/2023
Perfumania and Fragrance Outlet plan a move into malls
With more than 200 stores rooted in outlet centers, the two brands launch an expansion into full-priced centers. - 11/16/2023
Trademark names new president & COO
Kevin Kessinger, an original member of ShopCore Properties’ executive team, takes a lead role at one of the nation’s top retail center renovators. - 11/15/2023
5Qs for CoStar’s Brandon Svec on the paucity of good retail real estate
It may be a few years before new retail construction ramps up, says one of the industry’s top analysts. - 11/14/2023
PREIT reports 5.3% decline in Q3 net operating income
The big mall owner also reports the signing of leases covering 186,000 sq. ft. - 11/13/2023
Williams Sonoma and J.Crew sign on at redeveloped Long Island center
The retailers are part of the new tenant lineup in the $75M redevelopment of Huntington Shopping Center. - 11/8/2023
Economic headwinds will cool holiday sales in 2023
A meager rise of 3% is expected due to resumed student loan payments and low savings rates. - 11/6/2023
Macy’s real estate exec takes leasing directorship at Spinoso
Ben Brotzman will focus on big box tenants for the Syracuse-based mall operator.