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April 5, 2013
Phoenix Premium Outlets officially opens

Simon Property Group announced that it opened Phoenix Premium Outlets, the upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

Chandler, Ariz. -- Simon Property Group announced Friday that it opened Phoenix Premium Outlets, the upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.   
 

September 13, 2012
Walmart expands solar initiative in Arizona

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has launched an expansion of its solar initiative in Arizona at its Buckeye distribution center near Phoenix.

Bentonville, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it has launched an expansion of its solar initiative in Arizona at its Buckeye distribution center near Phoenix.

According to the retailer, the distribution center will feature Walmart's largest solar installation to date with over 14,000 solar panels on a 1 million-sq.-ft. building and parking canopies that will produce up to 30% of the DC’s energy needs.

The solar panels will generate up to 5.3 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy per year.

September 12, 2012
Natural Grocers to open seven stores by spring 2013

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage said it plans to open seven new stores by March 2013, bringing the total count to 64 in 12 states.

Denver -- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage said Wednesday it plans to open seven new stores by March 2013, bringing the total count to 64 in 12 states.

In addition, the company said it has relocated and expanded one of its flagship Denver stores.

The seven new stores will be opened during the next six months in Sedona, Ariz.; Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Helena and Missoula, Mont.; Omaha, Neb.; and Denton and Lubbock, Texas.

 

July 5, 2012
Rock’N Babies opens at Plaza Sonora

Commercial Real Estate Advisors said that Rock’N Babies has relocated its store to Plaza Sonora, located in Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz. -- Commercial Real Estate Advisors said that Rock’N Babies has relocated its store to Plaza Sonora, located in Tucson, Ariz.

The new 1,800-sq.-ft. resale boutique opened July 1.

 

March 28, 2012
New outlet mall breaks ground in Phoenix

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group said that its Premium Outlets division has launched construction of Phoenix Premium Outlets, an upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

Phoenix -- Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group said Wednesday that its Premium Outlets division has launched construction of Phoenix Premium Outlets, an upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

Phoenix Premium Outlets will be located in Chandler, Ariz. Phase I of the project will be comprised of 360,000 sq. ft. housing approximately 90 outlet stores featuring high-quality designer and name brands. A spring 2013 opening is planned.

March 15, 2012
Fresh & Easy and Hill Phoenix collaborate on GreenChill Platinum store

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market received the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership’s highest award — Platinum-Level Store Certification — for green refrigeration technology at its new store in Folsom, Calif.

Folsom, Calif. -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market received the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership’s highest award — Platinum-Level Store Certification — for green refrigeration technology at its new store  in Folsom, Calif. It is just the second store in California, and one of just supermarkets in the nation, to achieve platinum certification.

November 17, 2011
PetSmart Q3 profit up 22%

PetSmart Inc. reported that net income for the quarter ended Oct. 30 rose 22% to $56.2 million, from $45.6 million a year earlier.

Phoenix -- PetSmart Inc. reported Thursday that net income for the quarter ended Oct. 30 rose 22% to $56.2 million, from $45.6 million a year earlier.

Revenue rose nearly 8% to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion, just beating Wall Street’s expected $1.49 billion in revenue. Same-store sales increased 6.1%. 
 

November 7, 2011
Buffalo Exchange to open at Washington, D.C.’s 14th Street corridor

Retail brokerage Streetsense said that Tucson, Ariz.-based fashion re-seller Buffalo Exchange will open its first store in Washington, D.C., in the first quarter of 2012.

Bethesda, Md. -- Retail brokerage Streetsense said Monday that Tucson, Ariz.-based fashion re-seller Buffalo Exchange will open its first store in Washington, D.C., in the first quarter of 2012.

Buffalo Exchange leased a two-level, 4,245-sq.-ft. store in the heart of the city’s 14th Street corridor. Streetsense also has been engaged to do the design and interior architecture for the store, which will be its 42nd U.S. location.

 

July 15, 2011
Lucescu Realty opens Phoenix office, sells The Promenade in Scottsdale

Lucescu Realty said it has opened a new regional office in Phoenix, its second office outside its California headquarters.

Newport Beach, Calif. — Lucescu Realty said it has opened a new regional office in Phoenix, its second office outside its California headquarters. The company recently opened a Las Vegas office and plans to open a San Francisco presence by year-end 2011.

In other company news, Lucescu Realty said it completed the sale of The Promenade in Scottsdale, for $110 million.  Lucescu Realty represented the seller, a local private investor, and procured the buyer, Excel Trust of San Diego. 

June 24, 2011
Ben's Bikes to open at Rita Ranch

Commercial Retail Advisors said that Ben's Speedy Two-Wheelers is opening the first bike store in the Rita Ranch area of Tucson's southeast submarket.

Tucson, Ariz. -- Commercial Retail Advisors said that Ben's Speedy Two-Wheelers is opening the first bike store in the Rita Ranch area of Tucson's southeast submarket.

The new 2,500-sq.-ft. space is slated to open in July.

June 16, 2011
Karlin Real Estate acquires two Phoenix-area centers

Los Angeles-based Karlin Real Estate said it has acquired through foreclosure two Phoenix-area shopping centers totaling nearly 220,000 sq. ft.

Phoenix -- Los Angeles-based Karlin Real Estate said it has acquired through foreclosure two Phoenix-area shopping centers totaling nearly 220,000 sq. ft.

The move follows the firm's purchase of a non-performing loan portfolio with an aggregate unpaid principal of approximately $65.5 million.

The Boulevard at Surprise Pointe is a 201,223-sq.-ft. lifestyle center in Surprise, Ariz., anchored by a Walgreens and UltraStar Cinemas.

May 20, 2011
Simon to develop Phoenix Premium Outlets

Simon Property Group Inc. announced that its Premium Outlets division has reached an agreement with the Gila River Indian Community's Wild Horse Pass Development Authority to develop Phoenix Premium Outlets, an upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

Indianapolis -- Simon Property Group Inc. announced that its Premium Outlets division has reached an agreement with the Gila River Indian Community's Wild Horse Pass Development Authority to develop Phoenix Premium Outlets, an upscale outlet shopping center serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas. 

August 31, 2010
Fry's opens new upscale store in Phoenix

Supermarket chain Fry’s Food Stores has opened a Signature Marketplace superstore in Phoenix, according to...

August 9, 2010
Pet Club to debut in Tucson

Commercial Retail Advisors said that Mesa, Ariz.-based pet retailer Pet Club will open its first...

July 20, 2010
In-N-Out Burger to open new location in Tucson

Commercial Retail Advisors said Wednesday that In-N-Out Burger has signed a 20-year lease with General...

May 18, 2010
Stein Mart to open at Tempe Marketplace

Phoenix-based Vestar Development Co. announced Wednesday that Stein Mart has signed a lease to open...

March 24, 2010
Baskin Robbins to open at Foothills Mall

Baskin Robbins franchisee, DP Ventures, LLC, said Wednesday it has signed a lease with Foothills...

January 7, 2010
Picazzo’s to open debut Tucson location

Commercial Retail Advisors announced that Picazzo’s Gourmet Pizza, Salad and Pasta has leased 2,700 sq....

October 8, 2009
Donahue Schriber hires Arizona leasing rep

Donahue Schriber has announced that Christina Hundley has joined the company as a leasing representative...

October 26, 2008
Fresh & Easy Expands in Arizona

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has announced that it will open 11 additional Fresh &...

June 24, 2008
Report: Fresh & Easy to Expand Work Force

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market plans to hire 750 additional employees over the next three...

March 6, 2008
J. C. Penney Opens 10 New Stores

J. C. Penney Co. announced the opening of 10 new stores nationwide as it continues...

March 5, 2008
Fresh & Easy Expands in Phoenix

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market officials added 10 stores to their expansion plans in the...

January 7, 2008
Albertsons to Shutter Four Stores in Arizona

Phoenix Albertsons is closing four of its 51 stores in Arizona, according to The Arizona...

April 30, 2007
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