Category Archives: Tenant Representation

5 Ways Retailers Can Avoid the Pitfalls of Expanding Abroad

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1. CROSS BORDERS, CAREFULLY: An expansion outside the relative comfort zone of the United States takes a great deal of study, patience and planning. Most foreign retailers that expand into the U.S. spend 12-24 months on research and due diligence before they even consider possible sites for their stores. U.S. retailers who want to cross borders would be wise to adopt… Read More

JLL Acquires Retail Brokerage Firm Wilson Retail Group in Southern California

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33312_077As consumer confidence continues to climb and economic prospects for retailers improve, JLL is getting a big boost to its retail business by acquiring Wilson Retail Group, a leading, independent retail brokerage and capital markets firm in Southern California. The transaction will enable JLL, already the nation’s largest third-party retail property manager, to provide a broader range of brokerage and investment sales… Read More

Destination Retail: Bicester Village Tour

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image2NEWSFLASH ICSC European Conference Update: The ICSC European Conference kicked-off yesterday in London. Attendees are gathering to explore the age of omni-channel and how shopping channels will complement each other. JLL’s VP’s Justin Greider and Aileen Messigner are participating to share best practices and offer a U.S. perspective.

In line with this year’s theme, Destination Retail,… Read More

JLL Adds Retail Duo to Support Booming San Francisco Retail Market

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San Francisco’s more than 20 distinct neighborhoods, incredible tourism base and unique shopping districts has made it a prime market for retailers. In response to increased retail demand, JLLtoday announced a major expansion of its retail brokerage team. Retail veterans Jeff Badstubner and Christine Firstenberg both join as Senior Vice Presidents, and will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office and tasked with building the firm’s retail brokerage business throughout… Read More

JLL Expands Gulf Coast Platform with Retail and Office Expertise

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Shannon AllenTo service occupiers and investors’ increasing needs for real estate expertise in the Southeast, JLL today announced the expansion of its platform in Alabama with the addition of Shannon Tyndall and Allen Garstecki. Tyndall and Garstecki join JLL as Vice Presidents, and bring more than 20 years of combined experience to… Read More

JLL Broadens its Retail Business in Florida with the Addition of THE Retail Advisors

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THE Retail AdvisorsIn response to escalating demand for retail leasing and tenant representation expertise in Tampa and South Florida, JLL today announced that the firm has deepened its retail brokerage services with the addition of THE Retail Advisors’ experts. THE Retail Advisors founder, Andrew D. Carlson CRX/CSM/CLS joins the firm as a Vice President, along with Drew Carlson and Vanessa… Read More

Radio Silence: What Radio Shack’s bankruptcy means for the retail real estate landscape

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SOURCE: Flickr User JeepersMedia

SOURCE: Flickr User JeepersMedia

Since opening its doors in 1921, Radio Shack has been known as a mecca for electronics enthusiasts. That is, however, until the mobile and gaming industry took off. While Radio Shack stayed wedded to electronics, consumers had more options to fulfill their appetites for gadgets and services.… Read More

Oldest Toy Store in the World Sets Sights on the United States

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SOURCE: Flickr user Brianapa

Hamleys, iconic British toy retailer, has retained JLL to facilitate a multiple store roll-out throughout the United States. The retailer, which this year is celebrating its 255th birthday, is the oldest toy store in the world and delivers… Read More

JLL Expands San Diego Retail Platform

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Corinna Gattasso, a leading San Diego retail real estate broker with extensive agency leasing and tenant representation experience, has joined JLL as Vice President with more than 14 years of commercial real estate experience. She will play a key role in the expansion of firm’s Southwest Retail Brokerage team, assisting owner and investor clients to position their retail assets to meet market demand and to help tenants identify the right space to… Read More

KURE Partners with JLL to Rapidly Expand its National Store-Roll Out

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KURE Vape ShopKURE Corp. has announced that it has retained JLL to provide project management services and strategic consultation on site selection and development of KURE Vaporium & Lounge locations across the United States. Currently, KURE has eight Vaporium & Lounge locations in the Carolinas and Florida that are areas under various stages of development and construction, all scheduled for completion… Read More