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Rob Samtmann | Feb 14, 2018 |
Retail News

15 Companies Opening New Stores

This article provides a good accounting of 15 companies opening new stores. While many retailers are closing stores, some are rapidly building new locations, with at least one — Dollar General — adding as many as 900 stores this year. A large majority of the retailers that are opening new stores this year are discounters, including […]
Rob Samtmann | Feb 14, 2018 |
Retail News

Kohl's Wants to Partner With Grocery Stores

This link is for the CNBC story of Kohl’s excess space, as it right-sizes its stores.  One of the concepts they believe would work nicely as a co-tenant in this excess space is grocery.  There will be many factors to consider including the following as Best Buy knows all to well when they tried to […]
Rob Samtmann | Jan 02, 2018 |
Retail News

"The Death of Retail Is Greatly Exaggerated"

This article is from The Robin Report (The Robin Report Article) and was written by Shelley E. Kohan.  Shelley’s accounting of the current and evolving retail world is, frankly, the best I have read to date.  So much so, I thought it was worth posting and sending to friends in the industry.  The easy story […]
Rob Samtmann | Dec 19, 2017 |
Retail News

Most Popular Shopping Chain in Each State

Just thought this brief article was interesting… Foursquare put together a list of the most popular department stores, clothing stores, and big box store chains in each state across the US, based on its own visit data. Foursquare looked at the average number of visits per store in each state to determine its ranking. That […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 22, 2017 |
Retail News

Bon-Ton Closing 40 Stores in 2018

Troubled department store chain operator The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. will close at least 40 underperforming locations as the retailer attempts to turnaround its dismal financial performance. Bon-Ton disclosed that it would slash its footprint by dozens of stores in its third quarter financial results released early Thursday. The firm — which splits its headquarters between […]
Rob Samtmann | Nov 01, 2017 |
Retail News

NEW STORES - September/October 2017

Please note, this list was compiled using a Google Alert for “new stores”.  The list is not guaranteed to be complete, but serves as a reference for the retail real estate community.  My hope is that it will be useful to you in some form or fashion.  In the least, it can serve as a sign […]
Rob Samtmann | Oct 31, 2017 |
Retail News

57 Gander Outdoors & Overtons to Open

Camping World Press Release According to this press release from the Camping World web site, at least 57 Gander Mountain stores will become Gander Outdoors or Overtons.  Camping World Press Release Guns.com Article The first 15-20 Gander Outdoors to open by 3/31/18 according to a Camping World SEC filing.  Guns.com Article
Rob Samtmann | Oct 11, 2017 |
Retail News

The Story of Casual Dining Restaurants

I liked this article because it simply is a good, current accounting of where the casual dining industry stands.  Morning Call Article If I start reading an article and find myself continuing, especially to the end, I imagine you might appreciate it as well.  Let me know if we can ever lend a hand in […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 27, 2017 |
Retail News

Toys R Us Files for Bankruptcy

As anticipated, Toys R Us ultimately filing for bankruptcy.  The Economist Article Toys R Us files for bankruptcy Ask young American parents about Toys R Us and they are likely to be able to sing a jingle from their childhood: “I don’t wanna grow up, ’cause maybe if I did, I couldn’t be a Toys […]
Rob Samtmann | Sep 26, 2017 |
Retail News

The New World of Banking

    As Bank Branches Shrink, Closures Cause Shopping Centers to Rethink How Real Estate Space is Filled By Natalie Kostelni A little more than 10 years ago, Lower Providence got a rare chance to redefine a prominent intersection at Pawlings and Egypt Roads.  The construction of a 4,100-squre foot Commerce Bank would anchor a […]

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