Dealmakers Magazine | February 24, 2012

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Reporting The Nation’s Weekly News on Retailing & Retail Real Estate

Volume XXVII No. VIII

February 24, 2012

Apparel Chains Expand Nationwide Eileen Fisher, Inc. trades as Eileen Fisher at 51 locations, Eileen Fisher Company Store at seven units, Eileen Fisher Boutique at two locations, Eileen Fisher Lab Store at one site and as Green Eileen at one unit nationally, and in the United Kingdom. The stores, offering women’s apparel, accessories and footwear, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in upscale malls, lifestyle centers and urban areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dave Waters, Eileen Fisher, Inc., Two Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10533; 914-5915700, Fax 914-591-8900; Web site: www.eileenfisher.com. Swim N’ Sport Retail, Inc. trades as Swim N’ Sport at 35 locations throughout AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TX and VA. The stores, offering women’s designer swimwear, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and outlet, specialty and value centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include upscale and high-fashion retailers. Major competitors include department stores. For more information, contact Mark Sidle, Swim N’ Sport Retail, Inc., 2396 Northwest 96th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172; 305-593-5071, Fax 305-593-2669; Web site: www.swimnsport.com.

G-Star operates 14 locations throughout AZ, CA, IL, NY and WA, as well as internationally. The stores, offering luxury men’s and women’s apparel, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Townsend & Associates, Inc. J. Lindeberg operates locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, KS, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, UT and WA, as well as internationally. The stores, offering better lines of apparel, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Townsend & Associates, Inc. The company prefers to locate in affluent areas, and will consider sites in upscale malls and standalone locations. Robert Graham operates one location in CA, in addition to international units. The stores, offering better lines of apparel, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Townsend & Associates, Inc. The company also prefers to locate in affluent areas, and will consider sites in upscale malls and standalone locations, as well as sites within existing stores. Superdry operates nine locations throughout CA, MN, NJ, NV and NY, in addition to international units. The stores, offering fashion apparel for men and women, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the (continued on page fifteen)

This issue contains information on:

* Retailers operating 67,141 locations with plans to open 5,124 sites * Real estate valued in excess of $443.8 million to be bought, sold & financed * Leasing activity on over 5.4 million sq.ft. of retail properties

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Featuring ICSC Mid-Atlantic Idea Exchange New Construction National Realty & Development Corp. developing properties in VA..................................... Pg. 3 Observations and Conversations Pg. 4 Profile|Renaud Consulting.... Pg. 6 Buyers & Sellers Lamar Cos. selling several shopping centers with Cap rates exceeding 8%............... Pg. 8 Food Retailers Expand Miller’s Ale House to enter the MD and Washington, DC markets.................................. Pg. 12 Exclusives Northwest Atlantic represents Bobby’s Burger Palace in midAtlantic and New England markets.................................. Pg. 13 Sources of Financing Johnson Capital arranged $7 million in financing for the acquisition of a shopping center Pg. 14 Openings The Disney Store to roll out a new concept, enter the VA market........ Pg. 14 Lease Signings Cushman & Wakefield| Thalhimer inked deals with HomeGoods, The Fresh Market and Petco in VA......... Pg. 18 Lead Sheet The Big Screen Store to enter the Washington, DC market.... Pg. 20 Ron Jon Surf Shop looks to expand into the VA market.... Pg. 22 Space Place........................... Pg. 25 In the News Levin Management Corp. named Michael Cohen as vice president of leasing................ Pg. 25

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