Are national retailers bullish on the Chicago market?  Recent anecdotal evidence would seem to suggest it.

Over the past few months, brands including Target, Buy Buy Baby, Lululemon, Athleta, Topshop, AllSaints and Timberland have all announced plans to open new stores in tony urban areas like Old Town, West Lakeview and North Michigan Avenue.

At the same time, The Bond Cos., a Chicago developer, recently announced plans for 200,000 square feet of speculative… Read More