Abby Cox

Phoenix-based Vestar continues its focus on new development with more than 4 million square feet recently completed, under construction or pre-development. Vestar has long been known for being the go-to developer in the Phoenix area for retailers. The company has developed a cadre of well-known retail environments in the area, including Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace and Queen Creek Marketplace. Today, the company has 72 centers under ownership or on its robust third-party management and leasing platform. It has also recently completed 750,000 square feet of new retail development in …

Nearing 1,000 locations nationwide, Zaxbys is evolving from a regional Southern favorite to a national QSR staple. As it celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, Zaxbys has ushered in a new era with a comprehensive refresh. This includes the introduction of its ‘Modern Farmhouse’ restaurant design, as well as an updated visual identity, branding and packaging. Together, these updates reflect a modernized, cohesive look and feel, signaling the next chapter in Zaxbys’ evolution while maintaining the bold flavors and Southern hospitality that guests love.   And so, with its bold flavors …

Minimal new supply leads to tight fundamentals in select areas that continue to outperform the urban core.  While the health of the retail market along the Magnificent Mile continues to recover incrementally with a rebound in foot traffic following a prolonged downturn, Chicago’s neighborhoods and suburbs are bustling with leasing activity.  In fact, limited retail supply in the suburbs and throughout most of the city’s neighborhoods is one of the biggest challenges facing the market, according to Michael Flinchbaugh, an associate director with Chicago-based Bradford Allen. He says the dynamic has …

Arizona-based SimonCRE has quickly grown its development platform. Today, the company has multiple large-scale centers under development. Since its foundation in 2010, SimonCRE has grown from a small startup to a major player in national retail development. It has become a company known not just for creating buildings, but also for renewing spaces, shaping communities and embracing challenges in a changing sector. With SimonCRE celebrating its 15th anniversary in August, the company’s journey offers a lesson in persistence, tenacity and vision. From Humble Beginnings to Hitting Its Stride The story …