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Rob Samtmann | Feb 02, 2015 |

Primark's First U.S. Stores

Five of the first seven stores are revealed in this article.  CoStar Article Primark: The retail sensation that’s cheaper than H&M “We want to be known first and foremost for amazing prices,” says John Bason, finance director of Primark’s parent company Associated British Foods (ASBFY). Prices in Primark stores may be similar to what you find in Walmart (WMT). […]

Rob Samtmann | Jan 17, 2015 |

Target Done in Canada

Good article on Target’s experience in Canada. NY Times Article From stores to mannequins: Target’s post-Canada wish list It’s going to cost a big chunk of change, but less than two years after opening its first store in Canada, Target has decided to close the profit-sucking operation there. While the news will initially be a blow to the big-box […]

Rob Samtmann | Jan 10, 2015 |

Supermarket Industry Mergers & Acquisitions

This article gives some insight into a few important mergers and acquisitions in the grocery industry.  National Real Estate Investor Article

Rob Samtmann | Nov 12, 2014 |

Costco to Build a New Store in Lawrence, NJ

Say hello to a new Costco in Lawrence, NJ.  Construction could start in the Spring.  From Brendan McGrath of the Times of Trenton: Costco has closed a $9.4 million deal to purchase 17 acres in Lawrence for a new store near Quaker Bridge Mall, the seller of the property said Thursday. The site plan for […]

Rob Samtmann | Oct 14, 2014 |

ERB Represents Wakefern in Leasing at Oxford Oaks Shopping Center

Rob Samtmann represented Wakefern Food Corporation in Leasing the former Super Fresh at the Oxford Oaks Shopping Center in Yardley, PA. Equity Retail Press Release

Rob Samtmann | Aug 19, 2014 |

Delhaize May Pull the Plug on Bottom Dollar

Food Trade News reported in its August issue that Bottom Dollar Food, a division of Delhaize America, “has reportedly felt enough competitive heat and is exploring the sale of its 66 stores located in Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeast Ohio.” 46 of the 66 stores are in the Greater Philadelphia market. Reportedly several retailers […]

Rob Samtmann | Aug 12, 2014 |

Cabela's Aiming at Smaller Stores

Cabela’s is focused on smaller stores closer to quality retail.  On the heels of a disappointing financial quarter, the CEO of outdoor retailer Cabela’s says the company plans to stick to opening smaller-format stores. Cabela’s missed the target Wall Street set for profit and revenue during the second quarter of fiscal 2015.Cabela’s reported net income […]

Rob Samtmann | Jul 31, 2014 |

Wegmans Plans 10 More Stores

See the following article on Wegmans expansion efforts. Expansion Article Wegmans Plans 10 New Supermarkets In 5 States Wegmans Food Markets says it plans to add 10 new stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions over the next year or two. The Rochester-based supermarket chain says it’s planning to open four stores in Virginia, two […]

Rob Samtmann | Jun 02, 2014 |

Some New Walmart Strategy

This brief article gives the reader insight on some of Walmart’s strategy on rolling out their stores, especially new concepts.  CSPnet.com Article Walmart U.S. accelerates small store growth BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 20, 2014 – Behind a real estate strategy focused on providing the broadest selection of products and convenient access through a digitally connected, multi-format portfolio, […]

Rob Samtmann | May 12, 2014 |

Staples' Excess Space List

See the following link for space Staples has listed with Excess Space. Excess Space Dealmakers Ad Everything must go: There’s a flood of store closings Part of the problem for stores is that there is just too much retail space in many markets. There are about 46 square feet of retail space for every man, […]

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Rob is Managing Principal of Equity Retail Brokers and he specializes in tenant representation and leasing.

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