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Mall Tenants
Contributing writer: Linda J. Field
VITAMIN HEALTH CENTERS, THE NUTRITIONARY
Parent Company: American Health & Diet Centers
Concept: Health, offering vitamins and nutritional products.
# of Units: 28
Existing Market: CT, DE, FL, NJ, NY and PA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 25 stores nationwide in the next 18 months. Kiosks of 200 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Leases of five years plus options are typical.
Contact Information: Marty Reynolds, American Health & Diet Centers, 100 Lehigh Drive, Fairfield, NJ 07004; 973-439-1200, Fax 973-439-0013.
SHARPER IMAGE, SHARPER IMAGE DESIGN
Parent Company: Sharper Image
Concept: Specialty, offering unusual toys and gifts. The company operates both retail, catalog and Internet sales.
# of Units: 90
Existing Market: Nationwide and International
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open as many as 10 stores nationwide during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,300 sq.ft. to 4,800 sq.ft. are sought in downtown locations, malls, transportation and strip centers.
Contact Information: Michael Golden, Sharper Image, 650 Davis Street, San Francisco, CA 94111; 415-445-6000, Fax 415-445-1515.
TRACK ‘N’ TRAIL, EAGLE’S NEST
OVERLAND TRADING COMPANY,
Parent Company: Track ‘N’ Trail
Concept: Shoes, specializing in outdoor, hiking and casual footwear. Eagle’s Nest specializes in sport and outdoor apparel.
# of Units: 200
Existing Market: Nationwide (35 states)
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. are sought in both regional and super regional malls. Leases of 10 years are typical.
Contact Information: Dave Morgan, Track ‘N’ Trail, 4961 A Windplay Drive, Eldorado Hills, CA 95630; 916-933-4525, Fax 916-933-4521.
EARTH SHOE, EARTH ORIGINS
Parent Company: Tao Te, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, offering casual apparel and a shoe store catering to affluent females.
# of Units: 4
Existing Market: NM and TX
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open one store in TX during the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Leases of 10 to 15 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is preferred.
Contact Information: John Rounds, Tao Te, Inc., 2100 Louisiana, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110; 505-255-5000, Fax 505-889-2996.
LEATHER WAREHOUSE
Parent Company: Leather Warehouse, The
Concept: Apparel, specializing in leather outwear and attire.
# of Units: 7
Existing Market: NJ and NY
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open as many as 18 stores in the existing market during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in enclosed malls and strip centers. Leases of five to 10 years plus options are typical.
Contact Information: Fred Margulies, Leather Warehouse, The, 225 Highland Cross Road, Rutherford, NJ 07070; 201-933-5153, Fax 201-933-5152.
LIM’S MENSWEAR, BASIX FOR MEN
Parent Company: J.H.D. Enterprises, Ltd.
Concept: Apparel, specializing in updated traditional to fashion attire, urban sportswear and denim.
# of Units: 20
Existing Market: NC and VA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in their existing market during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Leases of 10 years are typical, with a tenant improvement allowance required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning an average income of $40,000.
Contact Information: Bob Lim, J.H.D. Enterprises, Ltd., 101 South Center Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530; 919-735-0155,
Fax 919-735-0059.
ESCADA COMPANY STORES
Parent Company: Escada USA
Concept: Apparel, specializing in women’s attire and accessories in the better to high end range.
# of Units: 11
Existing Market: FL, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA and VT
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in the northeast, northwest and south regions during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Leases of five to 10 years plus options are typical.
Contact Information: Jodi Sandman, Escada USA, 10 Millholland Drive, Hasbrook Heights, NJ 07604; 201-462-6218, Fax 201-462-6440.
PERRY WINKLES FINE JEWELRY
Parent Company: The Sporns Company
Concept: Jewelry
# of Units: 6
Existing Market: CT, MA, NJ, NY and VT
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in the northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Leases of five years plus options are typical.
Contact Information: Perry Sporn, The Sporns Company, 100 Schenectady Boulevard, Suite 12, Balta, NY 12020; 518-899-3331, Fax 518-899-4499.
NATHAN’S FAMOUS
Parent Company: Nathans Famous, Inc.
Concept: Food, serving Coney Island hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken and seafood.
# of Units: 200+
Existing Market: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 25 restaurants on the east coast and CA in the next 18 months. Spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls, power, outlet and entertainment centers. Leases of 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population within three miles. The company is franchising.
Contact Information: Carl Paley, Nathans Famous, Inc., 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 400, Westbury, NY 11590; 516-338-8500, Fax 516-338-7220.
CHAO PRAYA CHINESE EATERY
Parent Company: Chao Praya Chinese Eatery
Concept: Food, Chinese restaurants.
# of Units: 24
Existing Market: AL, KY, LA, MS, NC, NV, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open as many as three restaurants nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 650 sq.ft. are sought in the food courts of malls. Leases of seven to 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within 10 miles earning an average income of $25,000.
Contact Information: Brian Wiley, Chao Praya Chinese Eatery, 1880 Lakeland Drive, Suite 3, Jackson, MS 39216; 601-982-2863, Fax 601-982-2895.
REMINGTON STORES, REMINGTON FACTORY STORES
Parent Company: Remington Products Co. LLC
Concept: Specialty, offering personal care products.
# of Units: 92
Existing Market: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open as many as five stores nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls and outlet centers.
Contact Information: Tim Kupetz, Remington Products Co. LLC, 60 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604; 518-583-6363, Fax 518-583-9273.
GINGISS FORMALWEAR
Parent Company: Gingiss International, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, offering a full selection of formal wear for sale and rent with related accessories.
# of Units: 260
Existing Market: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open as many as 25 stores nationwide, both corporate and franchises, in the next 18 months. Spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls and power centers. Leases of five years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning an average income of $35,000. The company is franchising.
Contact Information: Mark Krantz, Gingiss International, Inc., 2101 Executive Drive, Addison, IL 60101; 630-620-9050, Fax 630-620-8840.
BOSCOV’S
Parent Company: Boscov’s Department Stores
Concept: Department stores offering gifts, housewares, domestics, toys, jewelry and accessories. These are full-line department stores with 70% of the merchandise consisting of moderate to better apparel.
# of Units: 32
Existing Market: DE, MD, NJ, NY and PA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open three stores in the existing market during the next 18 months. Space of 185,000 sq.ft. is sought in malls. Leases of 10 years are typical.
Contact Information: Mark Borison, Boscov’s Department Stores, 4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606; 610-779-2000, Fax 610-370-3770.
MUNSON CHOCOLATES
Parent Company: Munson Chocolates
Concept: Food, specializing in chocolates and desserts.
# of Units: 13
Existing Market: CT and MA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in their existing market during the next 18 months. Spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers.
Contact Information: Robert Munson, Munson Chocolates, Route Six, P.O. Box 9217, Bolton, CT 06043; 860-647-8639, Fax 860-649-7209.
BOTANICAL SCENTS OF NATURE
Parent Company: Botanical Scents of Nature Enterprises Corp.
Concept: Specialty, offering natural air fresheners, potpourri, aroma therapy, incense, accessories, fragrance oils and essential oils.
# of Units: 140
Existing Market: Nationwide and International
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 40 stores in its existing market during the next 18 months. Kiosk and cart spaces are sought in malls.
Contact Information: Luis Urcuyo, Botanical Scents of Nature Enterprises Corp., 1450 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33142; 305-547-2334, Fax 305-549-6554.
PSYCHIC FAIR
Parent Company: Bureau of Creativity, Inc., The
Concept: Entertainment, offering psychic readings, also selling crystal jewelry and Native American dream catchers.
# of Units: 1
Existing Markets: FL
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand nationally in the next 18 months. Spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are sought in major malls. Leases of five years plus options are typical.
Contact Information: George Tucker, The Bureau of Creativity, Inc., P.O. Box 26953, Tamarac, FL 33320; 954-726-7256, Fax 954-726-1360.
AUNTIE ANNE’S
Parent Company: Auntie Anne’s Inc.
Concept: Food, offering fresh, hot, hand-rolled pretzels with accompanying dips and soft drinks.
# of Units: 641
Existing Market: Nationwide and International
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 70 stores in the existing market during the next 18 months. Spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in downtown locations, malls and entertainment centers.
Contact Information: Marjorie Shaw, Auntie Anne’s, P.O. Box 529, 160-A Route 41, Gap, PA 17527; 717-442-4766, Fax 717-442-4139.
THE COOKIE TREE
Parent Company: The Cookie Tree
Concept: Temporary tenant, offering handmade X-mas ornaments made in USA, including kitchen magnets and wall hangings. The company also has a year-round mail order business.
# of Units: 4
Existing Market: MA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in the existing market during the next 18 months. The company is a temporary tenant for the Christmas season. Kiosk locations in malls are of interest.
Contact Information: Michael Albert, The Cookie Tree, 271 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904; 781-593-3746, Fax 781-593-3746.
THE PICTURE PEOPLE
Parent Company: Hallmark, Inc.
Concept: Photo, specializing in studio portraits.
# of Units: 250
Existing Market: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 150 stores nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Leases of 10 years are typical.
Contact Information: Jeff Rawson, Hallmark Inc., 1157 Triton Drive, Foster City, CA 94404; 650-578-9291, Fax 650-578-9881.
LENSCRAFTERS
Parent Company: Luxottica
Concept: Optical
# of Units: 860
Existing Market: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 150 stores nationwide in the next 18 months. Leases of five years with five-year options are typical. Spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning an average income of $50,000.
Contact Information: Tom Coleman, Luxottica, 8650 Governor’s Hill Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 513-583-6000, Fax 513-583-6930.
BUCKLE, THE
Parent Company: Buckle Inc., The
Concept: Apparel, carrying better lines of casual apparel for juniors and young men.
# of Units: 275
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 45 store in the southwest, west, southeast and midstates markets during the next 18 months. Spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls.
Contact Information: Brett Milkie, The Buckle Inc., 1471 Lear Ind. Parkway, Avon, OH 44011; 440-934-1415, Fax 440-934-1417.
LOUIE’S TUX SHOP
Parent Company: Louie’s Companies, Inc.
Concept: Apparel, specializing in formal apparel.
# of Units: 8
Existing Market: IN
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open two stores in northern IN during the next 18 months. Spaces of at least 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls and specialty centers.
Contact Information: Donald Buczynski, Louie’s Companies, Inc., 716 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46616; 219-234-1061, 219-234-1448.
NEIMAN MARCUS
Parent Company: Neiman Marcus
Concept: Department stores, offering upscale merchandise.
# of Units: 31
Existing Market: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, TX, VA and Washington, D.C.
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand in FL during the next 18 months. Spaces of 139,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls.
Contact Information: Wayne Hussy, Neiman Marcus, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75270; 214-761-2410, Fax 214-761-2423.
CRATE AND BARREL, THE
Parent Company: Euromarket Design Inc.
Concept: Houseware, offering housewares and home furnishings.
# of Units: 80+
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: The company plans to expand nationwide in the next 18 months. Spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Leases of 10 years with options are typical.
Contact Information: Peter Rusnak, Euromarket Design Inc., 725 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-272-2888, Fax 847-272-3607.
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