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Retail Showcase
Focus - Downtown Tenants
Contributing writers: Janet Heller and
Claudette Lumpkins
PRIVILEGE
Parent Company: Mystere Inc.
Concept: High-fashion European apparel, shoes and related accessories
# of Units: 5
Existing Markets: CA
Expansion Plans: Expansion plans for Mystere Inc. include opening one or
two stores of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in Las Vegas. Preferred sites are power,
urban/downtown and tourist centers as well as regional malls. Co-tenants of choice are
Nordstrom, Macys, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. Demographic requirements include a
population earning an average income of $70,000 within a 25-mile radius. Typical leases
are five to 10 years.
Contact Information: Myriam Strota, Mystere Inc., 1934 Cotner Avenue, Los
Angeles, CA 90025; 310-477-3172, Fax 310-477-4973.
ANIME CRASH
Parent Company: Anime Crash
Concept: Chinese animation art and collectibles
# of Units: 3
Existing Markets: MA, NY, RI
Expansion Plans: Expansion is planned in Washington, D.C., NY and other
major markets. Spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. are sought in downtowns and power centers. Preferred
demographics include a population of 100,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average
income of at least $50,000. Leases run for 15 years and a vanilla shell is preferred.
Contact Information: Joseph Delligatti, c/o J.W. Burke & Company, 350
Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-682-4300, Fax 212-682-9828.
AVALON CLOTHING CO., AVALON-CLOTHING AND SHOE STORE,
AVALON SHOE SALON SHOE STORE, RAG-O-RAMA BUY, TRADE, SELL
Parent Company: Avalon Stores, Inc.
Concept: Apparel
# of Units: 4
Existing Markets: OH, PA
Expansion Plans: Avalon plans one or two openings in the existing
markets, with emphasis given to urban areas.
throughout PA. Downtown or freestanding locations of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are of
interest.
Contact Information: Stuart McLean, Avalon Stores, Inc., 1434 N. High
Street, Columbus, OH 43201; 614-297-1388, Fax 614-297-1390.
DE JANEIRO
Parent Company: De Janeiro Stores Inc.
Concept: Apparel
# of Units: 5
Existing Markets: NY
Expansion Plans: One opening is planned within the next 18 months in NY.
The company looks for spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown centers.
Typical leases are five years.
Contact Information: Arthur Djmal, De Janeiro Stores Inc., 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York, NY 10170; 212-983-8933, Fax 212-983-4829
THE COMPLEAT STRATEGIST
Parent Company: The Compleat Strategist, Inc.
Concept: Toys, games and hobbies, with focus on games of strategy,
military simulation and science fiction
# Units: 6
Existing Markets: MA, NY, PA, VA
Expansion Plans: One to two openings are planned within the next 18
months with spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. sought in downtown centers and regional
malls in NJ and NY. The company cites Toys R Us and Kaybee as competition. Preferred
co-tenants are movie theaters or Blockbuster Video. Typical leases are five to 10 years.
Contact: Mike Kilbert, The Compleat Strategist, Inc., 11 East 33rd
Street, New Yor, NY 10016; 212-685-3880, Fax 212-685-2123.
THE BODY SHOP
Parent Company: The International Body Shop
Concept: Ecologically-friendly, non-animal tested
cosmetics and skin care products
# of Units: 280
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company is planning expansion within the next 18
months and is in search of spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in major metropolitan
areas nationwide. Sites in regional malls and downtown main street locations near
transportation depots are desired. Typical leases are 10 years.
Contact Information: David Bellamy, The International Body Shop, 1440
Chapin Avenue, Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010; 919-554-4900, Fax 919-554-4361.
CITY BLUE
Parent Company: City Blue, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, including clothing and footwear
# of Units: 17
Existing Markets: DE, NJ, OH, PA
Expansion Plans: The company is looking to open two to three locations in
the existing markets during the next 18 months. Spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are
preferred in regional malls, strip centers and downtown locations. Typical leases are 10
years.
Contact: Joe Nadav, City Blue, Inc., 1141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
PA 19107; 215-496- 9880, Fax 215-496-9881.
URBAN OUTFITTERS
Parent Company: Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, casual clothing for men and women.
# of Units: 42
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX,
VT, WA, WI, Canada, United Kingdom.
Expansion Plans: Eight to 12 new locations of 12,000 sq.ft. to 25,000
sq.ft. are sought nationwide in regional malls, strip or specialty centers, freestanding
facilities, and downtown/urban locations over the next 18 months. Typical leases are 10
years with two five- year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.
Contact: Wade McDevitt, Urban Outfitters, Inc., 1809 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-665-0060, Fax 215-665-0068.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Parent Company: Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Concept: Upscale women’s ready-to-wear apparel, as well as
accessories, housewares and home furnishings
# of Units: 21
Existing Markets: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NY, PA, WA
Expansion Plans: Six to 10 openings are planned for the next 18 months
nationwide. Regional malls, specialty and freestanding centers and urban/downtown sites
are of interest. Typical leases are for 10 years with two five-year options. A vanilla
shell and specific improvements are required.
Contact: Wade McDevitt, Urban Outfitters, Inc., 1809 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-665-0060, Fax 215-665-0068.
AMES LADIES WEAR
Parent Company: R & H Oliver Corp.
Concept: Apparel, including missy lines at moderate to better price
points
# of Units: 13
Existing Markets: CA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open two locations in the West/Southwest
markets in outlet centers and urban/downtown locations. Sites of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,200
sq.ft. are of interest and the company prefers to locate near Nordstrom. Typical leases
are 10 years with tenant improvements.
Contact: Stephen Cramer, R & H Oliver Corp., 9469 W. Jefferson
Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232; 310-836-2637, Fax 310-836-9821; e-mail
amescompany@earthlink.net.
ALAN PAUL
Parent Company: Alan Paul Neckwear & Accessories
Concept: Neckwear (ties are 85% of inventory) and specialty accessories,
including vintage cufflinks, hand-blown glass perfume bottles, shaving paraphernalia, and
fountain pens
# of Units: 1
Existing Markets: VA
Expansion Plans: One opening is planned in the next 18 months in the NY
metropolitan area. The company looks for spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas,
preferably near Neiman Marcus or other upscale retailers. Leases of one to two years are
preferred.
Contact: Warren Jackson, Alan Paul Neckwear & Accessories, 112 South
Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-837-9222.
NEW BALANCE
Parent Company: New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc.
Concept: Athletic footwear and apparel
# of Units: 32
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: New Balance plans to open 15 to 18 stores annually
nationwide. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. are sought in power, strip and downtown centers as well
as regional malls. Leases of five years with specific improvements are typical. Preferred
demographics include an average household income of more than $60,000 in affluent markets.
The company cites Asics, Adidas and Reebok as competition.
Contact: Tim Sweeney, New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc., 61 North Beacon
Street, Boston, MA 02134-1912; 617-783-4000, Fax 617-746-6322; e-mail:
tim.sweeney@newbalance.com; Web site: www.newbalance.com.
MADE IN JAPAN, TERIYAKI EXPERIENCE
Parent Company: Japanese Restaurant Limited
Concept: Fast food
# of Units: 57
Existing Markets: Canada, Puerto Rico
Expansion Plans: Japanese Restaurant Limited plans to expand with 15
openings in the next 18 months. Spaces of 350 sq.ft. are sought in in regional malls,
urban/downtown locations, outlet, entertainment and tourist centers. The company is
franchising.
Contact Information: Nik Jurkovic, Japanese Restaurant Limited, 700 Kerr
Street, Oakville, Ontario, CN L6K 3W5; 905-337-7777; Fax 905-337-0331.
AMERICAN GREETINGS, CARLTON CARDS
Parent Company: American Greetings Corp.
Concept: Cards and gifts
# of Units: 400+
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: American Greetings plans to expand nationally with five
to 10 openings within the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. are
sought in regional malls and major urban/downtown centers. Typical leases are for 10
years.
Contact Information: Gene Gaydos, American Greetings Corp., One American
Road, Cleveland, OH 44144; 216-252-7300, Fax 216-671-1188; e-mail
Gene.Gaydos-@amgreetings.com.
WATERWORKS
Parent Company: Waterworks
Concept: Bath and kitchen accessories
# of Units: 30
Existing Markets: AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, MA, NY, PA, TX
Expansion Plans: Waterworks plans to expand with 20 openings within the
next 18 months in the existing markets and NC and NV. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000
sq.ft. are sought in urban/downtown areas, specialty centers and regional malls. Leases of
10 to 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.
Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within a three-mile radius with an
average income of $90,000.
Contact Information: Steven Greenberg, c/o The Greenberg Group, 1200 West
Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557; 516-295-0406, Fax 516-374-0999.
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