How TJX’s Success Continues to Defy Traditional Brick-and-Mortar Retail
In this difficult retail environment, TJX Cos. keeps passing competitors while marching to its own beat. The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods has thrived by buying much of its merchandise—including current season, name-brand products—through closeouts and selling it at discounted prices. The Wall Street Journal // Steven Russolillo // View The Full Article
Construction Begins on 10,800 SF Retail Building in Lockport, Ill.
Construction has begun on a 10,800-square-foot retail building at the 77-acre Lockport Square Shopping Center in Lockport. The property is located at the intersection of I-355 and 159th Street (IL Hwy 7). The multitenant retail building is located on a 1.3-acre site fronting 159th Street, providing high visibility for the property’s retail tenants. REBusinessOnline //…
NorthShore 770 in Northbrook, 98% Pre-leased & Under Construction
Northbrook, IL (January 8, 2015) – Steven Baer and Gary Greenfield exclusively represented Morningside Crossroads Partners LLC at NorthShore 770; a mixed use development with an approx. 100,000 SF of retail space at the corner of Skokie Blvd & Dundee Rd in Northbrook, IL. 98% of the retail portion of this mixed use development was…
Chicago’s First Olive Garden Opens and Reveals Garlic Schism in Governor’s Race
It’s all about garlic and new menu items at the ribbon cutting ceremony today. “It’s the American Dream.” That’s what Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told a small crowd gathered Monday morning outside the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chicago’s first Olive Garden. Chicago Eater // View the Full Article