Category Archives: Malls

5 Need-to-Know ADA Updates for Retailers & Restaurants

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ADA1. KEEP YOUR OPTIONS—AND DOORS—OPEN: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. In effect since 1991, it’s undergone updates, affecting most commercial real estate in some fashion. In fact, all commercial spaces used by the public… Read More

Retail Sector Shows Growing Demand for Long-Term Merchandising Strategy and More Secure Tenants

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Holly RomeDuring the recent recession, many owners and investors of retail real estate scrambled to fill vacancies, and short-term leases dominated the shopping center landscape. Fast forward five years:  retail net absorption and rental rates are trending upward and those same owners have reclaimed their seat at the table for lease… Read More

Increased Retail Construction Activity Prompts JLL to Expand Development Platform

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TBill Mostonhe retail industry is facing the greatest amount of development and redevelopment activity since 2010. To meet the increased demand for retail project management and development expertise, JLL today announced the expansion of its retail team with the addition of Bill Moston. Moston joins JLL as a Senior… Read More

JLL Centers Help Shoppers GET FIT!

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After feasting on holiday season delights, the beginning of a new year is always a great time to resolve to get healthy.  Participating JLL Retail centers helped kick-start their shoppers’ New Year’s resolutions this year by hosting a new GET FIT in-center event and social media promotion.  Shoppers were invited to attend a one-day event at their local JLL-managed center featuring activities such as fitness and yoga demonstrations, Zumba classes, gym… Read More

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Stropiq Files Applications for Williston Crossing Development with “Dakota Modern” Theme

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Williston Team on Site

The Stropiq & JLL Teams on the 219-acre site of Williston Crossing

While economic prognosticators debate what impact declining oil prices will have on the oil-laden economies around the word, there is a 219-acre development project… Read More

Shoppers at JLL-Managed Centers Share in the “JOY” of the Holiday Season

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While shoppers are busy rushing to complete their shopping lists, JLL-managed retail centers have been tapping into the festive spirit of the holiday season by encouraging customers to stop and take a moment to Be a Part of the JOY.  JLL’s new “JOY” promotional campaign, which hinges on experiential marketing, allows shoppers to create memories to last the whole year through. Shoppers at participating JLL-managed centers can create and share their… Read More

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Holiday Pulse: Malls Reported Strong Traffic on Thanksgiving

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Shoppers did in fact hit the mall after the turkey tryptophan wore off last night, according to JLL’s Holiday Pulse Survey, which looked at a cross-section of JLL-managed properties in the U.S.  By all accounts, traffic was strong across the board and JCPenney and Victoria’s Secret were two of the biggest winners of the day.

Check out the top 6 center recaps of Thanksgiving Thursday:

  • South Park Mall: “Lines were in full force beginning at
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Twitter Takeover: Greg Maloney to take over @JLLNews feed on Black Friday

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Maloney Black FridayTo commemorate and celebrate the official start of the holiday shopping season, retail guru @Greg_Maloney will take over the @JLLNews twitter account on Black Friday, November 28th between 6am ET and 6pm ET to answer your questions on the retail industry’s performance, and share live updates from JLL-managed malls around the… Read More

Sears Holdings Announces Plans For Mixed-Use Development In Aventura

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Sears Holdings Corporation has submitted plans to the City of Aventura for the redevelopment of the Sears property at Aventura Mall into an exciting open-air village that will feature retail, restaurants, offices and a hotel.

Esplanade at Aventura will be a complete redevelopment of the 12.3 acres owned by Sears Holdings that currently features a Sears full-line store, Sears Auto Center and adjacent surface parking areas. The proposed new development will include approximately… Read More

JLL Adds Retail Expert Jamie Kendall in San Francisco Bay Area

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Jamie KendallJLL has expanded its retail brokerage practice in Northern California with the addition of Jamie Kendall as Vice President. Jamie will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office, and will partner with the firm’s existing retail, agency leasing and investment sales teams to help maximize the value of retail assets for JLL’s growing client base in downtown San Francisco.… Read More