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May 17, 2013

Bloomingdale’s plans to open a 167,000-sq.-ft., three-level store at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu in fall 2015.

New York -- Bloomingdale’s plans to open a 167,000-sq.-ft., three-level store at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu in fall 2015. It will be the retailer’s first location in the state of Hawaii.

The new store will be part of a redevelopment of a portion of Ala Moana, by GeneralGrowth Properties. Construction will begin in 2014. The upscale chain of department stores, owned by Macy’s, will join a Macy’s store which already operates at the shopping center.

May 6, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle said that it has named Wendell Brooks III as senior VP of the firm’s retail brokerage business in Hawaii.

Honolulu -- Jones Lang LaSalle said that it has named Wendell Brooks III as senior VP of the firm’s retail brokerage business in Hawaii.

Brooks will work closely with Hawaii Retail Market Lead Kirk Horiuchi to assist landlord and retail clients. He will be joined by James “Kimo” Greenwell and Robert Kelley, who will focus on retail leasing and sales.  Additionally, Melissa Masicampo joins the firm as brokerage coordinator and Mark Ching joins as graphic designer and marketing specialist to support the growing retail team.

February 27, 2013

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that, together with SunEdison, it has completed new solar power installations at three Walmart stores in Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, Hawaii, doubling the total number of stores in Hawaii powered by renewable solar energy.

Kapolei, Hawaii -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Wednesday that, together with SunEdison, it has completed new solar power installations at three Walmart stores in Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, Hawaii, doubling the total number of stores in Hawaii powered by renewable solar energy.

The installations contribute to Wal-Mart’s objective of being supplied 100% by renewable energy. Similar installations are already in operation atop the Honolulu Sam's Club and Mililani Walmart on Oahu, and the Lihue Walmart on Kauai.

February 27, 2013

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that, together with SunEdison, it has completed new solar power installations at three Walmart stores in Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, Hawaii, doubling the total number of stores in Hawaii powered by renewable solar energy.

Kapolei, Hawaii -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Wednesday that, together with SunEdison, it has completed new solar power installations at three Walmart stores in Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Kapolei, Hawaii, doubling the total number of stores in Hawaii powered by renewable solar energy.

The installations contribute to Wal-Mart’s objective of being supplied 100% by renewable energy. Similar installations are already in operation atop the Honolulu Sam's Club and Mililani Walmart on Oahu, and the Lihue Walmart on Kauai.

September 19, 2012

Honolulu -- Jones Lang LaSalle announced that it has been awarded the leasing and management of Hawaii Kai Towne Center, a 480,000-sq.-ft. mixed-use center located in Honolulu.

Jones Lang LaSalle's retail portfolio in Hawaii also includes Windward Mall on O’ahu, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center on Maui and the Kings’ Shops on Hawai‘i Island.

September 19, 2012

Honolulu -- Jones Lang LaSalle announced that it has been awarded the leasing and management of Hawaii Kai Towne Center, a 480,000-sq.-ft. mixed-use center located in Honolulu.

Jones Lang LaSalle's retail portfolio in Hawaii also includes Windward Mall on O’ahu, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center on Maui and the Kings’ Shops on Hawai‘i Island.

August 27, 2012

Certain locations present unique challenges when it comes to building and maintaining stores, and Hawaii qualifies in both instances. Ryno Irwin, CEO of Hawaii Retail Services, Makaha, Hawaii, spoke with Chain Store Age about logistics and demographics challenges in the Aloha State.

August 27, 2012

Certain locations present unique challenges when it comes to building and maintaining stores, and Hawaii qualifies in both instances. Ryno Irwin, CEO of Hawaii Retail Services, Makaha, Hawaii, spoke with Chain Store Age about logistics and demographics challenges in the Aloha State.

January 27, 2011

Colliers Monroe Friedlander, an affiliate of Colliers International, said that BlackSand Capital, LLC, a Hawaii-based real estate investment firm, acquired Pearlridge Uptown II from Inspiration International, LLC.

Honolulu, Hawaii -- Colliers Monroe Friedlander, an affiliate of Colliers International, said that BlackSand Capital, LLC, a Hawaii-based real estate investment firm, acquired Pearlridge Uptown II from Inspiration International, LLC.

January 27, 2011

Colliers Monroe Friedlander, an affiliate of Colliers International, said that BlackSand Capital, LLC, a Hawaii-based real estate investment firm, acquired Pearlridge Uptown II from Inspiration International, LLC.

Honolulu, Hawaii -- Colliers Monroe Friedlander, an affiliate of Colliers International, said that BlackSand Capital, LLC, a Hawaii-based real estate investment firm, acquired Pearlridge Uptown II from Inspiration International, LLC.

January 12, 2011

Target Corp. said it will open 21 new stores in 13 states this year, including five stores in California, a fourth store in Hawaii and a SuperTarget in Minnesota.

Minneapolis -- Target Corp. said it will open 21 new stores in 13 states this year, including five stores in California, a fourth store in Hawaii and a SuperTarget in Minnesota. The company also plans to remodel about 400 of its existing locations in 2011.

Target will open six stores on March 6, with another nine opening on July 24. On Oct. 9, Target will open the remaining six stores. The general merchandise stores will average 135,000 sq. ft., and will feature the discounter’s expanded grocery concept.
 

October 21, 2009

MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems, announced that Hilo Hattie Fashion Centers, a Hawaiian retailer...

September 30, 2008

What has more retail locations than the combined U.S. portfolios of Starbucks (11,570 stores),...

September 10, 2008

Hawaii’s first Whole Foods Market opened Wednesday. The 28,670-sq.-ft. store is located at the Kahala...

September 10, 2008

Hawaii’s first Whole Foods Market opened Wednesday. The 28,670-sq.-ft. store is located at the Kahala...

August 12, 2008

CVS Caremark Corp. said Tuesday that it is buying Longs Drug Stores Corp. in a...

March 31, 2008

Independent food retailers are facing unprecedented challenges from consolidation within the industry, shrinking margins...

March 31, 2008

When you attend as many conferences as I do every year, it’s invigorating to...

February 29, 2008

This month, March 3-9, the world’s largest outdoor shopping center, Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center,...

February 29, 2008

Just because a shopping center is labeled “destination” doesn’t make it big, though it...

February 29, 2008

Just because a shopping center is labeled “destination” doesn’t make it big, though it...

February 7, 2008

Walgreens promoted Steven Lubin to divisional VP and the new position of general manager of...

January 3, 2008

Waikiki, Hawaii American Apparel Inc. plans to open its first Hawaii store in Waikiki. It...

December 6, 2007

Walnut Creek, Calif. Longs Drug Stores announced that it will lease space to Access Medical...

December 6, 2007

Walnut Creek, Calif. Longs Drug Stores announced that it will lease space to Access Medical...