Retail Showcase
Focus - Temporary Tenants
ACSCENTS
Parent Company: Potpourri on a String, Inc.
Concept: A cart program for winter holiday or Mother’s Day seasons,
or year-round in tourist destinations, offering unique gifts made of all-natural potpourri
on a fragrant, oil-scented string.
# of Units: 16 carts/RMUs for 1999 holidays, two year-round locations
Existing Markets: AZ, CO, NM, NY, TX
Expansion Plans: The company seeks RMU/cart locations nationwide,
primarily for winter holiday, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day seasons. Programs
in Texas are company-owned; programs outside of Texas are run by owner/operators.
Contact Information: Ken Watkins, Potpourri on a String, Inc., 4400 Danhil Drive,
Brownwood, TX 76801; 877-768-7677, Fax 915-641-1488; e-mail: dpotpourri@aol.com.
ALL WOUND UP
Parent Company: Waldenbooks, Inc.
Concept: Interactive toy store for children of all ages, with sound,
motion and color creating a lively decor that seems more like a childhood fantasy than a
retail store
# of Units: 157 for 1999 holidays; six permanent locations
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strong, in-line
locations are sought in super-regional malls and tourist/entertainment centers.
Contact: Kevin Kern, Waldenbooks, Inc., 100 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, MI;
734-477-1956, Fax 734-477-1808.
COSMIC CANDY
Parent Company: Candy Concepts, LLC
Concept: Fun and whimsical candy vending concept with custom built-units
as requested; freestanding, 30-sq.ft. kiosks or custom wall units for barricades are
available.
# of Units: 12 currently
Existing Markets: Midwest and Southeast
Expansion Plans: The company is looking to open 30 locations nationwide
in regional malls, entertainment centers, or airports.
Contact: Nicolle Gervais Hines, Gervais, Carew and Dick,
425 Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126; 630-832-5555, Fax 630-832-5557.
CULLIGAN WATER SOLUTIONS KIOSK
Parent Company: Vivendi
Concept: The Culligan kiosk was custom-designed for lead generation and
direct consumer contact in regional malls.
# of Units: 5
Existing Markets: CA, IL, OH, TX, WA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 20 kiosk locations nationwide
in malls.
Contact: Linda Frakes, The Retail Source, 1450 Lockridge Drive, Cumming, GA
30041; 888-784-1491, Fax: 678-947-4755; e-mail: llfrakes@theretailsource.com.
CYBERXPO.COM
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Parent Company:
cyberXpo.com, Inc. Concept: Kiosks and stores offering interactive, free Internet access; customers may surf the Web, get free e-mail and e-mail access, and play games. # of Units: 30 Existing Markets: MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, TX Expansion Plans: The company is looking for temporary deals of 12-18 months in regional malls, airports and specialty centers nationwide. The company prefers three- to five-year permanent leases. Kiosks use 70 sq.ft.-100 sq.ft, while stores occupy 600 sq.ft. Contact: Judy Batson, CartWorks Corporation, 773 Winter Street, North Andover, MA 01845; 978-688-1522, Fax 978-688-1306; e-mail: jbatson@cartworksco.com. |
DAY BY DAY CALENDAR COMPANY
Parent Company: Borders Group Inc.
Concept: Seasonal in-line stores and kiosks featuring calendars
# of Units: Approximately 650 units, including 150 temporary in-line
stores, at 1999 holidays; approximately 40 units in United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand
and Singapore
Existing Markets: Nationwide and overseas
Expansion Plans: The company plans a slight increase in U.S. units for
the 2000 winter holiday season as well as overseas expansion. Stores are operated
internally by Waldenbooks.
Contact: Kevin Kern, Waldenbooks, 100 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108;
734-477-1956, Fax 734-477-1808.
DIPPIN’ DOTS
Parent Company: Dippin’ Dots, Inc.
Concept: Ice cream of the future, consisting of flash-frozen beads of ice
cream, ice or flavored yogurt
# of Units: 250 kiosks, 200 stores in malls, theme parks, and theaters,
and more than 1200 fair and festival locations
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company anticipates opening 28 franchises and 35
theme park or alternative locations nationwide. The demographic target is 8- to
18-year-olds.
Contact: Jamie Ehling, Dippin’ Dots, Inc., 5110 Charter Oak Drive,
Paducah, KY 42002-9207; 270-575-6992, Fax 270-575-6997; e-mail: jamehl@dippindots.com.
GOLF AMERICA
Parent Company: Golf America Stores Inc.
Concept: Golf-related sportswear, books, video tapes, audio tapes,
computer software, clubs, pictures, memorabilia and accessories
# of Units: 2 temporary in-line stores and more than 20 permanent stores
Existing Markets: AL, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN,
VA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 10 stores in 2000, 15 in 2001
and 20 in 2002, with a goal of 65+ locations by 2002. The stores utilize 1,500
sq.ft.-2,000 sq.ft. with 25 or more feet of frontage. The company seeks locations in
regional malls with area demographics including an average household income of $70,000+ or
in super regional malls with a minimum of three anchors and a population of 500,000 within
a five-mile radius.
Contact: Nicolle Gervais Hines, Gervais, Carew and Dick, 425 Hawthorne
Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126; 630-832-5555, Fax 630-832-5557; Web site:
www.GolfAmerica-stores.com.
HALLOWEEN SCENE
Parent Company: Auralee Productions, Inc.
Concept: Halloween paraphernalia and costumes
# of units: 24 Halloween stores, 1 permanent costume store
Existing Markets: CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open at least 30 stores, 80 percent
of which will be in malls with the remaining divided between strip centers and downtown
areas. The stores use 1,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. Stores should be open by August 1,
2000. European expansion is also planned during 2000.
Contact: John H. Flynn, Halloween Scene, 3501 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY
11783; 516-783-6689, Fax 516-783-9685; e-mail: FTDGRAM@aol.com.
HAPPY FEET
Parent Company: Happy Feet, Inc.
Concept: Unique house slippers and patented, oversized athletic shoes
designed for all ages
# of Units: 70 holiday carts and kiosks in 1999
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company offers a mixture of company-owned and
owner/operator programs. Nationwide, 150 units are projected for the 2000 winter holiday
season.
Contact Information: Chet Yates, Happy Feet, Inc., 1016 Highway 1793, Goshen, KY
40026; 502-228-0368, Fax 502-228-3652; e-mail: chet-sharonyates@mindspring.com.
METABOLIFE 356
Parent Company: Metabolife International, Inc.
Concept: Nutritional supplements offered by a national network marketing
company utilizing distributors to open mall locations
# of Units: 1,200 locations, including carts, kiosks and in-line stores
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open permanent in-line stores
during 2000 as well as an unlimited number of cart/kiosk locations.
Contact: Allan Parry, Metabolife International, Inc., 5070 Santa Fe
Street, San Diego, CA 92109; 858-490-5222.
MOBILELEADER.COM
Parent Company: 3-G Telecom
Concept: RMUs or kiosks offering mobile telecommunication devices and
MCI/Worldcom service (including the new “I-phone”) and home Internet/telephone
devices
# of Units: 2
Existing Markets: CA
Expansion Plans: A national rollout of the concept is planned over the
next two years, with at least 50 units planned to open during 2000 and more than 100 units
anticipated to be in operation by 2001. RMU and kiosk locations are sought in regional
malls in low- to middle-income areas.
Contact: Ross Provenzano, Provenzano Resources, 2638 Ocean Walk, San
Diego, CA 92109; 858-488-2734, Fax 858-488-3490; e-mail: rosspro@cts.com.
PEOPLE’S POTTERY
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Parent Company: People’s Pottery,
Inc. Concept: Pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal and wood items, all handcrafted in the United States by more than 700 artisans # of Units: 30 permanent and 20 short-term in-line stores Existing Markets: Nationwide Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 15 permanent stores with a prototype size of 2,000 sq.ft. During 2000, 30 short-term stores utilizing 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. are anticipated. Spaces are sought in regional centers, lifestyle centers, streetfront locations and tourist areas with upscale retail elements. Contact: Jim Froehler, People’s Pottery, One Townline, Rochester, NY 14623; 716-272-1600, Fax 716-272-8825; e-mail: jfroehler@aol.com. |
SANTA’S PEN, INITIALS BY JOSEPH K.
| Parent Company: Joseph K. &
Company, LLC Concept: Santa’s Pen is a common area program offering regionalized and themed ornaments, holiday home decor and tabletop items designed for customized personalization by hand. Initials by Joseph K. offers children’s and home decorative items designed to be personalized with alphabetic initial components. # of Units: Santa’s Pen: 115 holiday carts/RMUs in 1999 through owner/operator program Existing Markets: Nationwide |
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Expansion Plans: The company is looking for 150
Santa’s Pen locations for the 2000 holiday season. The Initials By Joseph K. concept
will launch in selected areas during summer 2000 with 20-25 initial locations and an
additional 25 locations opening during the 2000 holiday season. The nationwide launch of
Initials by Joseph K. is planned for 2001.
Contact: Karen E. Sotomura or Cynthia Thompkins, Joseph K. & Company,
LLC, P.O. Box 26026, Honolulu, HI 92825; 800-459-9627, Fax 808-593-8082.
SEE’S CANDIES, INC.
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Parent Company: Berkshire Hathaway Concept: Candy, nuts, confections, boxed chocolates, and related items # of Units: 200+ retail stores, 40+ holiday gift centers, 60 airport and licensee locations Existing Markets: West of the Rockies (permanent stores), East of the Rockies (temporary stores) |
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open up to 50 holiday gift center
locations, either in in- line stores or in company-provided RMUs. For in-line store
locations, spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. are sought.
Contact Information: Mary Diamond, See’s Candy, 3423 South
LaCienega, Los Angeles, CA 90016; 310-287-4607, Fax 310-842-4423; e-mail:
schavirra@sees.com, or Kathy Pelzman, See’s Candy, 210 El Camino Real, South San
Francisco, CA 94080; 650-583-7307, Fax 650-583-2166; e-mail: kpelzman@sees.com.
SHOPSMITH, INC.
Parent Company: Shopsmith Woodworking Promotions, Inc.
Concept: Conducts four-day demonstrations on woodworking in main
concourse of malls
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Shopsmith is scouting malls nationwide for expansion.
Spaces of 10 feet by 20 feet are required and a four-day lease is typical.
Contact Information: Lisa Eisele, 6530 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH;
937-898-6070; Fax 937-890- 5197.
STOCKINGS TO STUF
Parent Company: Stockings to Stuf, Inc.
Concept: Christmas stockings and ornaments
# of Units: 57
Existing Markets: Nationwide, primarily on the East Coast
Expansion Plans: Stockings to Stuf is planning expansion predominantly on
the East Coast. The company utilizes temporary kiosks or carts occupying 80 sq.ft. to 100
sq.ft. in regional malls. The concept operates during the Christmas season only.
Contact Information: Eric Gardner, Stockings to Stuf, 1117 Delsea Dr.,
Box 184, Westville, NJ 08093; 856-848-1441, Fax 856-384-8806.
THE BOOK MARKET
Parent Company: The Book Market, Inc.
Concept: Temporary book stores
# of Units: 80
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Book Market plans to open 60 locations in the next 18 months. Spaces of
7,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. are utilized in power and specialty centers, malls and
freestanding buildings, as well as in outlet, value and tourist centers. Typical leases
are three to six months. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within a
five-mile radius earning an average annual income of $40,000.
Contact Information: John Raines, The Book Market, Inc., 5915 Casey Drive, Knoxville, TN
37909; 865-558-8187 ext. 2030, Fax 865-558-6249.
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORE
Parent Company: Spencers Gifts
Concept: Halloween costumes, masks, make-up, accessories
# of Units: 65 (company and consignment stores)
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, FL, LA, MA, MN, NM, NY, OR, PA, TX, WI
Expansion Plans: Spirit Halloween Superstores projects opening 105 stores for the year
2000. Expansion opportunities are sought for spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in
power and strip centers or freestanding buildings. Areas of interest include CO, CN, DC,
IL (especially Chicago), KY, MA, MO, NV and OH. The stores operate during the months of
September and October.
Contact Information: Joseph Marver, Spirit Halloween Superstore, 3277 National Avenue,
Hayward, CA 94545-1020; 800-COSTUME, 510-887-1315; Fax 510-887-0832.
THE NUTTY BAVARIAN
Parent Company: Nutty Bavarian
Concept: Cinnamon glazed nuts
# of Units: 300 (national and international)
Expansion Plans: Nutty Bavarian projects opening 50 locations nationwide in the next 18
months. The concept uses cart space requiring 6 to 10 feet in regional malls,
entertainment and tourist centers. Leases are six months to one year. The company is
franchising.
Contact Information: David Zangenberg, The Nutty Bavarian, 37 Skyline Drive, Suite 2106,
Lake Mary, FL 32746; 800-382-4788, 407-444-6322; Fax 407-444-6335; e-mail:
davidzang@netzero.net; Web site: www.nuttb.com.
SEASONAL CONCEPTS, CHRISTMAS ON THE MALL
Parent Company: Seasonal Concepts
Concept: Home furnishings, flowers, plants, patio furniture, silk flowers
# of Units: 25 Christmas on the Mall temporary stores nationwide from September to
January; 17 permanent Seasonal Concepts
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Seasonal Concepts projects opening 20 temporary stores and one permanent
location in the Midwest during the next 18 months. The stores utilize spaces of 12,000
sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, regional malls or freestanding facilities.
Contact Information: Todd Swiler, Seasonal Concepts, 975 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441;
612-546-8887, Fax 612-546-0502.
CHUCKIES
Parent Company: Cowboy Chuck Company, Inc.
Concept: Whimsical cartoon picture wall hangings and accessories
# of Units: 65
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA,
TN, TX, UT, WV, Canada and United Kingdom
Expansion Plans: Chuckies plans to open 12 sites nationally. Preferred sites are carts or
kiosks in malls anchored by JCPenney and Dillards. Demographic requirements include a
population of 100,000 within a 10-mile radius earning $40,000 as the average income.
Contact: Michael Weissenborn, Cowboy Chuck Company, Inc., 11991 Discovery Court, Moorpark,
CA 93021; 805-378-6400, Fax 805-378-6413.
THE CHRISTMAS STORE
Parent Company: Plantscape, Inc.
Concept: Seasonal holiday decor, ornaments, trees, lights, giftware
# of Units: 25
Existing Markets: DC, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, VA
Expansion Plans: The Christmas Store plans to open 25 to 30 stores in the next 18 months.
Locations are sought in regional malls or outlet centers in eastern PA and NJ. Typical
leases are three to four months. Space required is 2,000 sq.ft. to 6,000+ sq.ft.
Contact: Tom Horowitz, Plantscape, Inc., 3101 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201;
412-281- 6352, Fax 412-281-4775.
THE LEATHERMAKERS, LTD.
Parent Company: The Leathermakers, Ltd.
Concept: Leather apparel and accessories
# of Units: 6
Existing Markets: IL, IN, WI
Expansion Plans: The Leathermakers, Ltd. plans to open six locations in the existing
markets. Kiosk spaces are sought in malls. Typical leases are three years, but the company
is also interested in temporary locations for the Christmas holidays.
Contact Information: Jerome Sirt, The Leathermakers, Ltd., 9800 North Milwaukee Avenue,
Desplaines, IL 604616; 847-827-3300, Fax 847-299-0077.
WORLD OF SCIENCE
Parent Company: World of Science, Inc.
Concept: Nature, science and educational merchandise, toys
# of Units: 84 permanent, 23 temporary
Existing Markets: AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ,
NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Expansion Plans: World of Science plans to open 25 temporary sites for the holiday season
in the Northeast, Southeast and Midstates areas. The stores use spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to
3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Typical leases for temporary stores are six to 12 months and 10
years for permanent sites.
Contact Information: Russell Eliason, World of Science, Inc., 900 Jefferson Road, Building
4, Rochester, NY 14623; 716-475-0100, Fax 716-475-1370.