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Rob Samtmann | Sep 24, 2016 |

64 Kmart Locations Closing...The List

Kmart is closing another 64 stores in the United States as the retailer continues to struggle with declining sales. The stores will begin liquidation sales on Sept. 22 and will close down by mid–December, a person familiar with the matter said late Monday. USA Today Article

Rob Samtmann | Sep 12, 2016 |

Petco Opening 13 New Stores in September

31 Unleashed by Petco stores also transitioning to smaller format Petco stores.  PR Newswire Article http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/petco-expands-retail-presence-with-13-new-stores-in-september-300324464.html

Rob Samtmann | Aug 28, 2016 |

DSW Opening 21 New Stores

PR Newswire Article DSW Announces 21 New Stores to Open Fall 2016 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of 21 new stores nationwide this fall. “New store growth is an important and exciting piece of the DSW […]

Rob Samtmann | Jul 31, 2016 |

Dollar General Buys 41 Walmart Express Locations

On Wednesday, Dollar General said it has bought 41 former Walmart Express stores in 11 states. In January, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. shut down all 102 of its smaller-format stores, part of an effort to shutter 269 underperforming stores worldwide and 154 in the U.S. The Express stores were the 10,000 to 15,000 square foot locations that the retailer […]

Rob Samtmann | Jul 04, 2016 |

Archaeology, Clean Out, & Watch Your Time (YouTube video)

This YouTube video was prompted when I was cleaning out one of the filing cabinets in my office.  We, Equity Retail Brokers, purchased and constructed our office in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and we are preparing for the move.  Thanks to everyone both in and out of my company who contributed to all those deals.  Archaeology, […]

Rob Samtmann | Jun 24, 2016 |

Join.me for a Conversation

The Challenge We have a limited amount of time in the real estate business and in life. Reviewing aerials, site plans, elevations, and LOIs is very cumbersome and difficult when you and your client are not both looking at the same document at the same time. You need to join.me for a conversation.   Action […]

Rob Samtmann | Jun 03, 2016 |

2 Minutes Left & You're Down a Goal

Life is like sports.  Sports are like life.  In the comercial real estate business, especially as a broker, you have to operate like your playing sports, there’s 2 minutes left in the game, and you’re down a goal.  Your clients deserve that type of effort and commitment, and you never know what deals will fall […]

Rob Samtmann | May 26, 2016 |

Vegas ICSC Tips & Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your ICSC experience in Las Vegas: Get in one day early and spend some time with a client. Use any extra time to gather your thoughts about the show, clients, push a few more emails, prepare for the coming year, etc. If you’re […]

Rob Samtmann | May 21, 2016 |

Lowe's Plans to Add 45 Stores This Year

Here’s some news from a tenant who has been pretty quiet.  Lowe’s press release MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $884 million for the quarter ended April 29, 2016, a 31.4 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 40.0 percent to $0.98 from $0.70 in the first quarter of […]

Rob Samtmann | May 21, 2016 |

TJX Has Aggressive Store Opening Plan

CNN Money Article T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods plan to open thousands of new stores TJX Companies, owner of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods among other brands, plans to grow its number of stores by more than 50%. It will have 5,600 stores when it is finished expanding, up from the current total of nearly […]

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

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