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January 16, 2013

Walmart will open a mini-store on the campus of Georgia Tech, according to a report by the Atlanta-Constitution.

New York -- Walmart will open a mini-store on the campus of Georgia Tech, according to a report by the Atlanta-Constitution.

The 2,500-sq.-ft. convenience-store styled location, expected to open this spring, will be the retailer’s smallest unit in the country.

The Georgia Tech store will be Walmart’s second campus location. In 2011, the retailer opened a store on the campus of the University of Arkansas.
 

January 8, 2013

Wireless accessory retailer Cellairis said it has opened its first in-line store at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Ga.

Atlanta -- Wireless accessory retailer Cellairis said Tuesday it has opened its first in-line store at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Ga.

Operating over 700 kiosks in malls across the country, the company is launching this new model in order to provide consumers with a more robust retail experience, it said.

The opening is the first in a company-wide initiative to implement a new store design, which features multimedia displays.

 

August 15, 2012

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group said that entertainment destination AirSport Indoor Sports Facility will open at Discover Mills in Lawrenceville, Ga., near Atlanta.

Lawrenceville, Ga. -- Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group said that entertainment destination AirSport Indoor Sports Facility will open at Discover Mills in Lawrenceville, Ga., near Atlanta.

This 20,000+-sq.-ft. location joins previously opened Black Diamond Skatepark, as well as a number of other retailers coming soon.
 

November 1, 2011

Brixmor Property Group announced Tuesday a 4,800-sq.-ft. lease has been executed with Shoe Show at Victory Square, located in Savannah, Ga.

Savannah, Ga. -- Brixmor Property Group announced Tuesday a 4,800-sq.-ft. lease has been executed with Shoe Show at Victory Square, located in Savannah, Ga.

Brixmor, based in New York City, is the owner of Victory Square.
 

June 10, 2011

Augusta, Ga.-based Hull Storey Gibson Cos. announced that Smok’n Pig BBQ will open a new restaurant at Macon Mall, located in Macon, Ga.

Macon, Ga. -- Augusta, Ga.-based Hull Storey Gibson Cos. announced that Smok’n Pig BBQ will open a new restaurant at Macon Mall, located in Macon, Ga.

Macon Mall is preparing to launch a major redevelopment and renovation that will add, expand and relocate the tenant mix. The new restaurant will complete construction this fall and employ up to 150 people.
 

April 18, 2011

Located just 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta in Smyrna, Ga., The Crossings at Four Corners is currently undergoing a complete revitalization.

Located just 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta in Smyrna, Ga., The Crossings at Four Corners is currently undergoing a complete revitalization. The 153,000-sq.-ft. redevelopment, which officially broke ground on Feb. 8, includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the north end of the property, the renovation of approximately 60,000 sq. ft. of retail space and the addition of several outparcels. The true core of the project, however, will be the brand new, 96,000-sq.-ft. Kroger Food store.

April 7, 2011

Wingstop has announced plans to aggressively expand its presence in the Atlanta area.

Richardson, Texas -- Wingstop has announced plans to aggressively expand its presence in the Atlanta area. The fast-growing national chicken wing chain plans to add 20 additional locations in Atlanta over the next several years.

The expansion effort begins with an Atlanta open house April 20-21 where franchise candidates will have an opportunity to learn about Wingstop's plans and meet one-on-one with company executives.

Wingstop has 480 locations throughout the United States and Mexico.

March 29, 2011

Houston-area sports retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors announced Tuesday that it will enter the Atlanta market with a new store opening on April 1.

Katy, Texas -- Houston-area sports retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors announced Tuesday that it will enter the Atlanta market with a new store opening on April 1.

The 70,000-sq.-ft. store is located in McDonough, and is the chain’s fourth store in Georgia.

February 23, 2011

Commerce, Mich.-based LaVida Massage said it will open a new location in Kennesaw, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta.

Atlanta -- Commerce, Mich.-based LaVida Massage said it will open a new location in Kennesaw, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta.

The new, 2,692-sq.-ft. center, a franchise location, is slated to open in early April.

November 17, 2010

New York City-based Centro Properties Group announced that Panera Bread has opened a 4,100-sq.-ft. location at Columbus Center, in Columbus, Ind.

Columbus, Ind.  -- New York City-based Centro Properties Group announced that Panera Bread has opened a 4,100-sq.-ft. location at Columbus Center, in Columbus, Ind.

Centro Properties Group is the owner of Columbus Center.

November 14, 2010

Midwest department store operator Von Maur will enter the Atlanta market, taking over a fomer Belk’s space at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Ga.

Atlanta -- Midwest department store operator Von Maur will enter the Atlanta market, taking over a former Belk’s space at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Ga., pending approval by the city's design review board, Atlanta Business News reported.

November 2, 2010

Columbia, S.C.-based Edens & Avant said Publix is slated to open a 45,600-sq.-ft. grocery anchor...

August 29, 2010

Atlanta-based Cousins Properties said Monday that specialty lifestyle furniture retailer I.O. Metro will make its...

July 20, 2010

Winick Realty Group said that Petco has leased the last remaining big-box retail space at...

July 7, 2010

Trans World Entertainment Corporation reported it will close its Carson, Calif., distribution center as part...

March 22, 2010

Specialty lifestyle furniture retailer I.O. Metro has signed a total of 33,580 sq. ft. at...

October 25, 2009

The Home Depot has paid $5.76 million for a 72-acre site in Westfield, Mass., where...

June 30, 2008

In a federal court on Monday, former Home Depot executive Anthony M. Tesvich, 42, pleaded...

June 26, 2008

Less than a year after entering the Atlanta market, Spanish retailer Zara plans to open...

January 30, 2008

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October 30, 2007

Montgomery, Ala., The...

January 22, 2006

Savannah, Ga., Home-furnishings...

September 20, 2005

Savannah, Ga., Target...

August 31, 2005

Mooresville, N.C., Home...

August 25, 2005

Columbia, S.C., Private...