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Ringing Up the Competition in Chicagoland Grocery

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It wasn’t too long ago when the outlook for Chicago grocery could politely be called ‘uncertain,’ with the shuttering of Dominick’s 72 stores at the end of 2013 as the most visible sign of this. But that picture is changing, says Peter Caruso of JLL.

What’s the current state of the Chicagoland grocery landscape?

Peter Caruso says: Extremely competitive! As competition in the… Read More

Big Real Estate Moves in the Big Apple: Amy Zhen Joins JLL to Expand Retail Capabilities

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JLL continued the expansion of its retail platform in New York City with the addition of Amy Zhen. Zhen will serve as a Senior Vice President working on the team lead by Vice Chairman Bob Gibson, who joined JLL earlier this year Zhen Amy_Headshotto lead the firm’s New York retail brokerage practice. In her new role, Zhen is tasked with developing… Read More

New Partnership Brings Media Advertising to JLL-Managed Malls

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IMGn an effort to generate additional revenue opportunities for its retail investor clients, JLL Retail today announced a new partnership with McGavren Guild Malls, LLC, to exclusively provide media representation services within the firm’s third-party-managed shopping centers. As part of this agreement, McGavren Guild Malls will represent national media opportunities, which include sponsorships,… Read More

Lakeshore Mall Gains Retail Boost with New Management and Leasing Team

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BV Belk Properties has retained JLL Retail to manage and lease Lakeshore Mall, a 490,000-square-foot retail center located in Sebring, Florida. Lakeshore Mall was built in 1992, and is the only enclosed regional mall within 40 miles of Sebring.

LakeShore Mall“I see nothing but a good future for Lakeshore Mall, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to take a steady

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Asia is the New Land of Opportunity for U.S. Retailers

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Picture1Will Asian shoppers buy into the classic all-American look? United States-based mid-level casual apparel brands, are hedging their bets that “preppy” rugby polos and chic velour track suits will entice Asia’s rapidly growing middle class to buy U.S. goods. Newly released JLL research shows that U.S.-based brands are flocking to Asia faster than any other, knowing an untapped market awaits:

Uniqlo’s Unique Way of Retailing

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By: Damian Sumner, Head of UK Retail Agency JLL UK Retail

Japanese retailers are leading the way in retail service. There are clear pointers that American and European retailers could take on board to avoid slipping back in the Global Retail market.

UniqloThis service offer is pivotal in today’s increasingly virtual world. In the UK we are seeing that the real winners are those retailers that… Read More

JLL Partners with Teen Vogue for Back-to-School Season Promotions

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Teen Vogue Back-To-School Saturdays™ (BTSS) is a galvanizing moment designed to motivate and inspire consumers to get out and shop for the best of back-to-school fashion, beauty, and more. BTSS is a multi-platform initiative involving all of Teen Vogue’s assets in print, digital, social, mobile and event marketing. Participating… Read More

Shopping Center Security – Goodbye Phone Trees, Hello Texts and Tweets

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iphone4-screenshotIn an unpredictable world, security in shopping centers and retail outlets has taken center stage. The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) estimates that last year, a typical mall spent more than $1 million on security. While prevention is ideal, preparedness and responsiveness are critical to stabilizing and mobilizing employees and… Read More

Urbanization: Challenge or Opportunity for Retail Industry?

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Urbanization is one of the most powerful  forces, presenting some the biggest challenges but also opportunities for real estate globally. The rate of urbanization is creating a tier of true global cities, with huge opportunities for local and international retailers alike.

Pace of urbanization…

UCitiesrbanization is not a new phenomenon, but what is striking about urbanization today is the sheer scope and pace… Read More

Mid-year Observations: Stars Aligned for Retail Investment Sales

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Post the recent ICSC ReCon, Rebecca Wells, Executive Vice President of Midwest Retail Capital Markets at JLL shares her views on retail investment sales. The stars have aligned for extremely favorable selling conditions with market fundamentals and financing availability the best we’ve seen in years.

2014 Mid-Year Observations: Stars aligned for retail investment sales from JLL

 

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