Management: Leasing
Federal Realty’s prudent strategies serve it well in a tough period.
May 4, 2010, Mike Janssen
Federal Realty Investment Trust weathered the downturn primarily by sticking with tried-and-true principles of its 42-year history. ...
Some Retail Landlords Take an Inteventionist Approach and Incubate New Tenants
Apr 27, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Incubating has become a popular tactic in a market that’s been ravaged by store closings and bankruptcies....
Incubator Programs Allow Landords to Nurture Future Tenants
Apr 14, 2010
In the face of limited demand from national chains, many retail landlords are helping develop fledgling retail concepts....
Property Capsule Takes Leasing Presentations into the Modern Era
Apr 14, 2010
Digital leasing presentations are replacing bulky plans....
Co-tenancy Clauses Can Cause Headaches in Resolving Lifestyle Centers
Apr 13, 2010, By David Bodamer
Cotenancy clauses can create difficulties in dealing with troubled lifestyle centers. ...
After a Stagnant 2009, Some Retail Chains Begin to Expand
Apr 13, 2010
A brighter outlook for U.S. economy and better pricing on available space has led to an increase in expansion announcements in 2010. ...
Retail Leasing Market to Stabilize in 2010, but Rent Growth Won’t Materialize for Two Years
Mar 30, 2010
researchers predict retail real estate fundamentals will start stabilizing in 2010....
Rent Relief Requests Take New Form as Tenants’ Focus Shifts to Long-Term Health
Mar 9, 2010
As consumers start heading back into stores, retail landlords are finally getting some relief from widespread rent concession requests from struggling tenants, according to industry insiders. ...
Shopping Center REITs Report Signs of Improvement, but Expect More Store Closings
Feb 23, 2010
Shopping center REITs turned in a respectable performance for the fourth quarter of 2009, giving credence to the notion that the worst of the downturn may be over. ...
Prince George’s County Moves into the Retail Spotlight
Feb 12, 2010
Prince George’s County's demographics make it an attractive market for retailers looking to expand....








