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How Clotheshorse Anonymous is keeping its designer consignment shop in fashion in Dallas
Doug Schooleyon May 7, 2012
DEALS ON HEELS: A strappy Yves Saint Laurent heel for sale at Clotheshorse Anonymous
“Hunt. Gather. Recycle.” That’s the motto for designer consignment shop and Kimco tenant Clotheshorse Anonymous, located in Kimco’s Preston Forest Village shopping center in Dallas. The retailer’s maxim reflects the consignment shop boom of recent years, driven by the increasing number of consumers seeking discounted, quality fashions, while also cashing in on their new or gently used clothing.… Read More
6 reasons why U.S. retailers are expanding into Canada
Kelly Smithon March 28, 2012
Effective rents pushed higher due to heightened demand for retail space
Dave Henryon February 17, 2012
Jim Cramer invited Kimco to be on his CNBC show, “Mad Money,” last week to talk about Kimco’s solid fourth quarter 2011 earnings results. We also got to talking about what I see as an important trend in the retail market — constrained retail space — and why I believe Kimco is well-positioned to take advantage of this.… Read More
Webinar: How to strengthen your shopping center’s performance through small shop leasing
Mike Pappagalloon April 18, 2012
If you’re a landlord or property manager, you know that leasing your small shop space has become increasingly challenging. Retail follows jobs and housing, and the recovery on both of these fronts has been slow.
Small business lending has showed lackluster growth, and competition from big box and online retailers continues to threaten small shops.… Read More
Plans heating up for the new Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove, Minn.
Scott Tuckeron March 23, 2012
The opening of Nadia Cakes is fast approaching. The cupcake shop and custom cake studio will soon be cutting the ribbon at The Fountains at Arbor Lake, a Kimco shopping center in Maple Grove, Minn.
You might remember we interviewed founder and owner Abby Jimenez last month about one of the biggest days of the year for her business — Valentine’s Day.… Read More
A cake retailer’s recipe for sweet sales numbers this Valentine’s Day
Scott Tuckeron February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day cupcakes from Nadia Cakes
A lot of holidays involve sugary treats, but Valentine’s Day probably takes the cake. Most people are hitting the bakeries for cakes, cupcakes, chocolates, and other sweets to take home to their sweetheart. So cake shop owner and Kimco tenant Abby Jimenez has good reason to be in love with Valentine’s Day.… Read More
Kimco’s Portfolio Review Program can help you find the perfect space for your business
Kimberly Covinoon April 4, 2012
Recently, a retailer had a tall order for us. Within just a few years, it wanted to double its footprint from 250 to 500 stores in shopping centers across the United States. In addition, the retailer needed 7,000- to 10,000-square-foot spaces, a size somewhere between anchor and mom-and-pop that’s less common in current shopping center build-outs.… Read More
Finding opportunity in the Pompano Beach Kmart closing
Paul Pumaon March 7, 2012
As Geoff Glazer explained in a previous post about Kimco’s property redevelopment process, we continually analyze our portfolio to identify new ways to add value to our centers and enrich the shopping experience for customers. Through our own analysis and by keeping the lines of communication open with our retailers and the local community, we can make the best use of our real estate — keeping our centers leased by high-quality tenants that meet the community’s needs.… Read More
Chile’s new Sodimac home improvement store continues to break ground underground
Gonzalo Castroon February 9, 2012
Sodimac Home Center and Constructor went below the surface to take home improvement shopping to new heights in Viña del Mar, Chile. In December, Sodimac opened its latest location on the underground floor of Kimco’s Espacio Urbano Viña Centro shopping center.… Read More